Jessica Lange

Best known as an Actress based on credits in that role in 36 films, with $1,094,312,643 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #3,316)
Best-known acting roles: Rita Thornton (The Vow), Old Sandy Bloom (Big Fish), Julie Nichols (Tootsie), Roberta (The Gambler), Leigh Bowden (Cape Fear)
Best-known technical roles: Country (Producer)
Most productive collaborators: Rachel McAdams, Michael Sucsy, Channing Tatum, Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein
Born: April 20, 1949 (74 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorLeading7$132,607,580$103,674,721$236,282,301
Supporting5$402,768,682$139,355,451$542,124,133
Lead Ensemble Member3$10,933,605$1,406,516$12,340,121
Inverviewee1$43,169$0$43,169
(Unclassified)20$203,954,986$99,567,933$303,522,919
In Technical RolesProducer1$8,400,000$0$8,400,000

Career Trend

This graph shows Jessica Lange’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


Featured DVD Review: In Secret

May 18th, 2014

In Secret is a film based on the novel Thérèse Raquin, which was written nearly 150 years ago. The novel has been adopted into a few theatrical releases, a few TV movies, a few TV mini-series, etc. over the years, but it never really became something that entered the mainstream awareness like Pride and Prejudice did. For instance, this version opened well below the Mendoza Line before quickly disappearing from theaters. Is this film as bad as its box office numbers would indicate? Or would it have thrived had it opened in just a few theaters and expanded with its word-of-mouth? More...

Limited Releases Are What They Are

September 27th, 2013

There are a lot of limited releases on this week's list, including a few earning stellar reviews. There are also a few with weak reviews or that are the wrong genre to thrive in limited release. One film fits into both ends of the spectrum, We Are What We Are, which is earning great reviews, but as a horror film, likely won't find an audience till the home market. Hopefully I am wrong. Inequality for All is earning even better reviews, but it is a documentary, so it have very little chance to expand. On the Job has the best reviews of the week, but it is a foreign-language action film, so it will likely not earn breakout success. More...

All Acting Credits



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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Feb 15, 2023Marlowe Dorothy Cavendish $4,350,243$1,384,525$5,734,768
Sep 14, 2018Antonio Lopez 1970: Se… Herself $43,169$43,169
Sep 16, 2016Wild Oats Maddie $40,598$222,673$263,271
Dec 10, 2014The Gambler Roberta $33,680,992$5,037,039$38,718,031
Feb 21, 2014In Secret Madame Raquin $444,179$252,048$696,227
Feb 10, 2012The Vow Rita Thornton $125,014,030$72,604,130$197,618,160
Mar 29, 2011A Streetcar Named Desire
UnknownGrey Gardens 'Big' Edith Bouvi…
Feb 29, 2008Bonneville Arvilla $488,393$488,393
Mar 17, 2006Don’t Come Knocking Doreen $440,793$4,192,564$4,633,357
UnknownNeverwas Katherine Pierson
Aug 5, 2005Broken Flowers Carmen $13,744,960$27,000,000$40,744,960
Dec 10, 2003Big Fish Old Sandy Bloom $66,432,867$57,521,456$123,954,323
Jul 24, 2003Masked and Anonymous Nina Veronica $533,344$21,991$555,335
Dec 24, 1999Titus Tamora $1,921,350$999,266$2,920,616
Jun 12, 1998Cousin Bette Bette Fisher $1,161,063$1,161,063
Mar 6, 1998Hush Martha Baring $13,587,246$13,587,246
Sep 19, 1997A Thousand Acres Ginny Cook Smith $7,928,412$1,568,667$9,497,079
Apr 7, 1995Rob Roy Mary $31,390,587$31,390,587
Mar 17, 1995Losing Isaiah Margaret Lewin $7,564,608$7,564,608
Sep 16, 1994Blue Sky Carly Marshall $3,281,813$3,281,813
Oct 16, 1992Night and the City Helen Nasseros $6,202,756$6,202,756
Nov 15, 1991Cape Fear Leigh Bowden $79,091,969$103,200,000$182,291,969
Feb 2, 1990Men Don't Leave Beth Macauley $6,050,018$6,050,018
Dec 25, 1989Music Box Ann Talbot $6,263,883$6,263,883
Nov 4, 1988Everybody’s All-Americ… Babs Rogers Grey $12,638,294$12,638,294
1988Far North Kate $147,234$147,234
Dec 12, 1986Crimes of the Heart Margeret "Mag" Ma… $22,905,000$22,905,000
Oct 2, 1985Sweet Dreams Patsy Cline $9,100,000$9,100,000
Sep 29, 1984Country Jewell Ivy $8,400,000$8,400,000
Dec 17, 1982Tootsie Julie Nichols $177,200,000$262$177,200,262
Dec 17, 1982Frances Frances Farmer $122,100$122,100
Mar 20, 1981The Postman Always Rin… Cora Papadakis $12,200,000$32,000,000$44,200,000
Jan 1, 1980How to Beat the High C… Louise $7,500,000$7,500,000
Dec 20, 1979All That Jazz Angelique $37,823,676$37,823,676
Dec 17, 1976King Kong Dwan $52,614,445$38,000,000$90,614,445
 
Averages $22,736,607$22,933,641$33,160,989
Totals 36 $750,308,022$344,004,621$1,094,312,643


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Feb 15, 2023Marlowe $1,811,5492,281$4,350,243$5,734,76875.9%
Sep 16, 2016Wild Oats $21,554100$40,598$263,27115.4%
Feb 21, 2014In Secret $265,586266$444,179$696,22763.8%
Feb 29, 2008Bonneville $174,571101$488,393$488,393100.0%
Jul 24, 2003Masked and Anonymous $30,78323$533,344$555,33596.0%
Mar 6, 1998Hush $5,742,4311,966$13,587,246$13,587,246100.0%
Apr 7, 1995Rob Roy $2,023,2721,885$31,390,587$31,390,587100.0%
Mar 17, 1995Losing Isaiah $2,520,972912$7,564,608$7,564,608100.0%
Nov 15, 1991Cape Fear $10,261,0251,707$79,091,969$182,291,96943.4%
Feb 2, 1990Men Don't Leave 802$6,050,018$6,050,018100.0%
 
Averages $2,539,0831,004$14,354,119$24,862,24279.5%
Totals 10 $143,541,185$248,622,422


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Dec 10, 2014The Gambler 2,494$33,680,992$38,718,03187.0%
Feb 10, 2012The Vow $41,202,4583,038$125,014,030$197,618,16063.3%
Mar 17, 2006Don’t Come Knocking $30,63032$440,793$4,633,3579.5%
Dec 10, 2003Big Fish $207,3772,514$66,432,867$123,954,32353.6%
Dec 17, 1982Tootsie $5,540,4701,222$177,200,000$177,200,262100.0%
 
Averages $11,745,2341,860$80,553,736$108,424,82762.7%
Totals 5 $402,768,682$542,124,133

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,259 $143,541,185
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,171 $402,768,682
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,452 $750,308,022
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 966 $545,821,474
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 59,801-59,900) 59,866 $43,169
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,759 $750,308,022
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,642 $105,081,237
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 15,101-15,200) 15,118 $139,355,451
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,095 $344,004,621
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,222 $244,436,688
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 7,001-7,100) 7,084 $344,004,621
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,438 $248,622,422
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,909 $542,124,133
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,769 $1,094,312,643
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,475 $790,258,162
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 62,501-62,600) 62,547 $43,169
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,316 $1,094,312,643
Highest Grossing Stars of 1991 at the Domestic Box Office 90 89
Highest Grossing Stars of 1992 at the Domestic Box Office 87 89
Highest Grossing Stars of 1993 at the Domestic Box Office 89 89
Highest Grossing Stars of 1995 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 187 43
Highest Grossing Stars of 1996 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 170 43
Highest Grossing Stars of 1997 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 187 43
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,296 $14,649,581
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,201 $12,359,030
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 201-300) 230 $31,390,587
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Remake Movies (Rank 101-200) 115 $85,141,987
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,320 $244,664
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,277 $1,636,573
Top International Leading Stars for Remake Movies 87 $103,200,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,928 $14,894,245
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,365 $13,995,603
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 301-400) 340 $31,390,587
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Remake Movies 99 $188,341,987
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 922 $143,541,185
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,200 $105,081,237
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,055 $248,622,422
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 734 $107,356,176
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,037 $4,794,422
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 301-400) 335 $31,390,587
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 718 $103,444,664
Top International Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,074 $1,636,573
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 711 $210,800,840
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,276 $6,430,995
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 401-500) 432 $31,390,587
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,460 $40,598
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 401-500) 489 $46,026,950
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 147 $97,473,637
Top International Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,749 $222,673
Top International Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,174 $21,991
Top International Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 149 $104,836,573
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,512 $263,271
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 701-800) 777 $46,048,941
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 147 $202,310,210
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,785 $14,161,188
Top Domestic Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 435 $122,841,586
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,792 $488,393
Top International Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,178 $244,664
Top International Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 516 $104,836,573
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,996 $14,405,852
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 479 $227,678,159
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,926 $488,393
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,058 $6,050,018
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) 354 $79,091,969
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 701-800) 753 $14,120,590
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 701-800) 783 $7,564,608
Top Domestic Leading Stars for MGM Movies 100 $31,390,587
Top International Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 201-300) 290 $103,200,000
Top International Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 701-800) 743 $21,991
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,075 $6,050,018
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) 323 $182,291,969
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 701-800) 799 $14,142,581
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 701-800) 796 $7,564,608
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for MGM Movies (Rank 101-200) 138 $31,390,587

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Sep 29, 1984Country Producer $8,400,000$8,400,000
 
Averages $8,400,000n/a$8,400,000
Totals 1 $8,400,000n/a$8,400,000

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,312 $8,400,000
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,358 $8,400,000