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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Daniel Radcliffe
Harry Potter film series

Harry Potter

An eight-film coming-of-age journey built on friendship, courage and difficult choices.

8 appearances · 2001–2011
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John Wick movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Keanu Reeves
John Wick film series

John Wick

Precision, restraint and consequence drive one of modern action cinema’s defining characters.

4 appearances · 2014–20233 movie guides available
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The Matrix movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Keanu Reeves
The Matrix film series

Neo

A sci-fi character journey where every new answer creates a harder question.

4 appearances · 1999–20213 movie guides available
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Johnny Depp
Pirates of the Caribbean film series

Jack Sparrow

Five films of swagger, improvisation and pirate trouble with Johnny Depp at the center.

5 appearances · 2003–2017
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Michael Gambon
Harry Potter Collection

Albus Dumbledore

Follow Albus Dumbledore from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban across 5 screen appearances.

5 appearances · 2004–2011
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The Dark Knight film poster used as an artwork treatment for The Dark Knight JokerFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Heath Ledger
The Dark Knight (2008) — Heath Ledger portrayal

The Dark Knight Joker

One film, one unforgettable performance, and a villain built to test everyone around him.

1 appearance · 2008
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Surviving Hurricane Otis movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Kristyan Ferrer
Surviving Hurricane Otis

Candi

A focused look at Candi in Surviving Hurricane Otis.

1 appearance · 2026
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Pecadora movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Fabiana Gugli
Pecadora (2026)

Cândida

A focused look at Cândida in Pecadora.

1 appearance · 2026
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We'll Keep It Down movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Emma Hooper
We'll Keep It Down

Candlehead

A focused look at Candlehead in We'll Keep It Down.

1 appearance · 2026
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Wreck-It Ralph movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Katie Lowes
2 current MoviHero film mappings

Candlehead

A focused look at Candlehead in Wreck-It Ralph.

1 appearance · 2012
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Her Private Hell movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Elin Rebecka Jivarp
Her Private Hell (2026)

Candyfloss Girl

A focused look at Candyfloss Girl in Her Private Hell.

1 appearance · 2026
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Dunhuang Warriors movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Shawn Dou
Dunhuang Warriors (2026)

Cao Guangzong

A focused look at Cao Guangzong in Dunhuang Warriors.

1 appearance · 2026
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Home movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Steve Martin
Home

Capitain Smek

A focused look at Capitain Smek in Home.

1 appearance · 2015
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Pan's Labyrinth movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Sergi López
Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

Capitán Vidal

A focused look at Capitán Vidal in Pan's Labyrinth.

1 appearance · 2006
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Herminia movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
David Popa
Herminia

Captain

A focused look at Captain in Herminia.

1 appearance · 2026
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The Hoodoos movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
B. Dave Walters
The Hoodoos

Captain

A focused look at Captain in The Hoodoos.

1 appearance · 2026
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A Long Winter movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Geoff Gustafson
6 current MoviHero film mappings

Captain

A focused look at Captain in A Long Winter.

1 appearance · 2027
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WALL·E movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Jeff Garlin
WALL·E

Captain

A focused look at Captain in WALL·E.

1 appearance · 2008
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