The Bridges of Madison County currently dominates The Post 77–23
The Verdict Decade Duel
This matchup has 13 votes. The picture may shift as more people weigh in.
Old vs. new: The Bridges of Madison County (1995) brings legacy and reputation; The Post (2017) brings recency and modern craft. Voters decide which currency matters more. The Bridges of Madison County takes this one. After 13 votes, the split sits at 77%–23% and the trend has been consistent.
The Bridges of Madison County comes from Clint Eastwood's filmography and The Post from Steven Spielberg's. Different directorial sensibilities, different reasons to love them, and voters are choosing between those visions.
The Post at 23% isn't a bad number against most opponents. Against The Bridges of Madison County, it's not enough.
The Numbers
| The Bridges of Madison County | The Post | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 77% | 23% |
| Overall Win Rate | 53% | 52% |
| Championships | 5 | 9 |
| Budget | $24M | $50M |
| Return | 7.6x | 3.6x |
Where This Matchup Sits
Among 104 Drama films on BingeBracket, neither stands out — both land in similar territory.
Elsewhere on the platform, Kramer vs. Kramer reveals where they differ: The Post wins that matchup easily, while The Bridges of Madison County struggles with it.
Both films have real tournament credentials: The Bridges of Madison County with 5 titles and The Post with 9. The championship pedigree is closer than the head-to-head suggests.
Across 22 years, raw box office numbers don't compare fairly. On return-on-budget, The Bridges of Madison County earned 7.6x while The Post returned 3.6x. The Bridges of Madison County also takes the head-to-head on BingeBracket.
Choosing The Bridges of Madison County takes 1.1s on average. Choosing The Post takes 2.8s. That gap suggests they're doing different things for their voters.
Think The Post deserves better?
You're in the 23%.
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