Apollo 13 currently beats Big 57–43
Hanks in crisis edges out Hanks at play — the same actor, different registers.
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The Verdict
Hanks in Apollo 13 is doing the kind of work that wins Oscars — the controlled fear, the leadership under pressure, the moment he realizes they might not make it home and buries it for his crew. Hanks in Big is doing the kind of work that makes you love movies — the wonder at a paycheck, the confusion at an office, the absolute commitment to playing a child without condescension. Both performances are career-defining. The dramatic register leads the comic one, which is what tends to happen in head-to-head voting. Drama reads as more serious. Comedy reads as more enjoyable. Seriousness wins close matchups.
The Numbers
| Apollo 13 | Big | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 57% | 43% |
| Overall Win Rate | 51% | 40% |
| Championships | 8 | 7 |
| Avg Decision | 1.7s | 2.0s |
| Budget | $52M | $18M |
| Box Office | $355M | $152M |
Where This Matchup Sits
Against other opponents, one pattern stands out: Cast Away beats both of them. It's the one film that sits above this entire matchup.
Apollo 13 grossed $355M to Big's $152M. On BingeBracket, the result runs the same direction — commercial success and bracket preference align here.
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