HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#4
#1
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#1
27
31
1
26
38.0
6.4
52
45
Iron Man $318.6 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$2.0 Billion
Box Office
$1.8 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Robert Downey Jr.
52 theatrical releases • $2.0 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Iron Man 2 | $312.4 Million |
| 2010 | Due Date | $100.5 Million |
| 2009 | The Soloist | $31.7 Million |
| 2009 | Sherlock Holmes | $209.0 Million |
| 2008 | Tropic Thunder | $110.5 Million |
Meryl Streep
45 theatrical releases • $1.8 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Fantastic Mr. Fox | $21.0 Million |
| 2009 | Julie & Julia | $94.1 Million |
| 2009 | It's Complicated | $112.7 Million |
| 2008 | Mamma Mia | $144.1 Million |
| 2008 | Doubt | $33.4 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
The 2010 comparison presents Robert Downey Jr. and Meryl Streep through the ranking data available at that point in time. Elite Top 10 presence favors Meryl Streep, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Meryl Streep as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Meryl Streep and remains tied to the selected ranking season.