HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#18
#1
#2
#1
29
31
22
26
8.2
6.4
34
45
War of the Worlds $234.3 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$3.3 Billion
Box Office
$1.8 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Tom Cruise
34 theatrical releases • $3.3 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Knight and Day | $76.4 Million |
| 2008 | Valkyrie | $83.1 Million |
| 2008 | Tropic Thunder | $110.5 Million |
| 2007 | Lions for Lambs | $15.0 Million |
| 2006 | Mission: Impossible III | $134.0 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.
At this point in the rankings, Tom Cruise versus Meryl Streep is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Meryl Streep holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
The category score gives Meryl Streep the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Meryl Streep and remains tied to the selected ranking season.