HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#21
#1
#18
#1
4
6
0
6
21.3
1.0
6
20
Risky Business $63.5 Million
On Golden Pond $119.3 Million
$174.8 Million
Box Office
$591.3 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Tom Cruise
6 theatrical releases • $174.8 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | The Outsiders | $25.7 Million |
| 1983 | Risky Business | $63.5 Million |
| 1983 | Losin' It | $1.2 Million |
| 1983 | All the Right Moves | $17.2 Million |
| 1981 | Taps | $35.9 Million |
Jane Fonda
20 theatrical releases • $591.3 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Agnes of God | $25.6 Million |
| 1981 | Rollover | $10.9 Million |
| 1981 | On Golden Pond | $119.3 Million |
| 1980 | Nine to Five | $103.3 Million |
| 1979 | The Electric Horseman | $61.8 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Tom Cruise versus Jane Fonda is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Jane Fonda as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons.
Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jane Fonda holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Overall, the head-to-head score leans leans toward Jane Fonda, but the strongest context comes from the categories where the gap is clearest.