The Devil Wears Prada currently beats Sophie's Choice 63–37
The fashion boss edges out the Holocaust survivor — same actress, different legacy.
The Verdict Decade Duel
The cerulean monologue — Streep cataloguing the journey of a color from runway to bargain bin, making Hathaway feel like an idiot for thinking her sweater choice was casual — is three minutes of screen time that defined a generation's understanding of how power works in creative industries. Pakula's Sophie's Choice gives Streep a performance that's more technically accomplished: the Polish accent, the flashback structure, the physical transformation. But technical accomplishment and cultural imprint measure different things. The lead says the imprint matters more. Miranda Priestly became a reference point. Sophie Zawistowski became an Oscar clip. The reference point outlasts the clip.
The Numbers
| The Devil Wears Prada | Sophie's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 63% | 37% |
| Overall Win Rate | 63% | 54% |
| Championships | 8 | 7 |
| Avg Decision | 1.3s | 1.1s |
| Budget | $35M | $12M |
| Return | 9.3x | 2.5x |
Where This Matchup Sits
In Drama on BingeBracket: The Devil Wears Prada at #7 and Sophie's Choice is in the top quarter, out of 88 films.
Against other opponents on BingeBracket, the picture shifts. Sophie's Choice beats Kramer vs. Kramer, but The Devil Wears Prada loses to it — the same opponent produces opposite results.
Despite the lopsided head-to-head, the tournament records are competitive: The Devil Wears Prada with 8 titles, Sophie's Choice with 7. The broader record is tighter than this specific matchup.
The Devil Wears Prada earned 9.3x its budget; Sophie's Choice returned 2.5x. The bigger commercial overperformer also wins the head-to-head.
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