The Bridges of Madison County
At 51%, The Bridges of Madison County is close to average — but the rounds aren't. It competes well in the middle of a tournament and drops off when the bracket narrows to the best. Eastwood directing himself opposite Streep in a quiet, mature romance — and the result is more emotionally devastating than anyone expected. The pace costs it against flashier opponents, but the depth rewards voters who stay. Voters pick in 2.0s on average — well under the 3.5s platform norm.
Synopsis
Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.
54% opening, 68% semis, 19% finals. The Bridges of Madison County clears the field and then hits a wall — the films still standing at the end are the ones it consistently loses to.
At 54%, the matchup with Out of Africa is the tightest in The Bridges of Madison County's record — close enough to go either way. The extremes tell a clear story — 73% against The Post at one end, 11% against Kramer vs. Kramer at the other.
The path through Meryl Streep: The G.O.A.T always ends the same way for The Bridges of Madison County: a final against Kramer vs. Kramer, a 89% loss rate. So close and so consistent.
#3 of 8 in Meryl Streep: The G.O.A.T.
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