Apollo 13 currently edges Big 53–47
Two Tom Hanks showcases, two genres — the audience splits on which Hanks they prefer.
The Verdict
Apollo 13 needs Hanks to be steady — the leader who holds the mission together through quiet competence. Big needs Hanks to be unsteady — the child who bumbles through adulthood with infectious wonder. Both are peak Hanks, but they're peak on different instruments. The tie says voters can't choose between his gravity and his lightness, which is a testament to range more than anything about the films around him. Howard's direction in Apollo 13 is invisible in the best way. Marshall's direction in Big is warm in the best way. Neither film outshines its star, and the star is the same person.
The Numbers
| Apollo 13 | Big | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 53% | 47% |
| Overall Win Rate | 52% | 43% |
| Championships | 7 | 6 |
| Avg Decision | 1.3s | 1.3s |
| Budget | $52M | $18M |
| Box Office | $355M | $152M |
Where This Matchup Sits
Against shared opponents, The Green Mile splits them: Apollo 13 wins that matchup comfortably, while Big can't get past it.
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