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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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The Incredibles movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMERS
Eli FucileMaeve Andrews
The Incredibles Collection

Jack-Jack Parr

Follow Jack-Jack Parr from The Incredibles across 2 screen appearances.

3 appearances · 2004–2018
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Milk movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Diego Luna
Milk (2008)

Jack Lira

A focused look at Jack Lira in Milk.

1 appearance · 2008
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Argo movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Bryan Cranston
Argo (2012)

Jack O'Donnell

A focused look at Jack O'Donnell in Argo.

1 appearance · 2012
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Jack Reacher movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Tom Cruise
Jack Reacher (2012)

Jack Reacher

Follow Jack Reacher from Jack Reacher across 2 screen appearances.

2 appearances · 2012–2016
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November 1963 movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Robert Carlyle
November 1963 (2026)

Jack Ruby

A focused look at Jack Ruby in November 1963.

1 appearance · 2026
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The Nightmare Before Christmas movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Chris Sarandon
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Jack Skellington

A focused look at Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas.

1 appearance · 1993
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The Nightmare Before Christmas movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Danny Elfman
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face

A focused look at Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face in The Nightmare Before Christmas.

1 appearance · 1993
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Pure Scum movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Declan Harrison
5 current MoviHero film mappings

Jackson

A focused look at Jackson in Pure Scum.

1 appearance · 2026
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40 Dates and 40 Nights movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Jack Schumacher
40 Dates and 40 Nights

Jackson

A focused look at Jackson in 40 Dates and 40 Nights.

1 appearance · 2026
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Hand Me Downs movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Leo Jones
Hand Me Downs

Jackson James

A focused look at Jackson James in Hand Me Downs.

1 appearance · 2027
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A Star Is Born movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Bradley Cooper
A Star Is Born

Jackson Maine

A focused look at Jackson Maine in A Star Is Born.

1 appearance · 2018
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Break Out movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Carson Queen
Break Out

Jackson Pickering

A focused look at Jackson Pickering in Break Out.

1 appearance · 2026
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