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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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Single Black Tenant movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Gigi Saul Guerrero
Single Black Tenant

Lydia

A focused look at Lydia in Single Black Tenant.

1 appearance · 2026
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Soulm8te movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Lily Sullivan
Soulm8te

Lydia

A focused look at Lydia in Soulm8te.

1 appearance · 2026
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Beetlejuice movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Winona Ryder
Beetlejuice

Lydia

A focused look at Lydia in Beetlejuice.

1 appearance · 1988
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The Birds movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Jessica Tandy
The Birds

Lydia Brenner

A focused look at Lydia Brenner in The Birds.

1 appearance · 1963
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Meet Me in the Margins movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Marisa Brown
Meet Me in the Margins (2026)

Lyla Brant

A focused look at Lyla Brant in Meet Me in the Margins.

1 appearance · 2026
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Halloween movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
P. J. Soles
Halloween (1978)

Lynda

A focused look at Lynda in Halloween.

1 appearance · 1978
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Dire Dryer movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Jonna-Lynn Alonso
Dire Dryer (2027)

Lynn N.

A focused look at Lynn N. in Dire Dryer.

1 appearance · 2027
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The Sixth Sense movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Toni Collette
The Sixth Sense (1999)

Lynn Sear

A focused look at Lynn Sear in The Sixth Sense.

1 appearance · 1999
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A Neglected Wife movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Ashley Chatman
A Neglected Wife (2026)

Lynx Moon

A focused look at Lynx Moon in A Neglected Wife.

1 appearance · 2026
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Those Who Whistle at Night movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Abbi Stevenson
Those Who Whistle at Night

Lyra

A focused look at Lyra in Those Who Whistle at Night.

1 appearance · 2027
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The Golden Compass movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Dakota Blue Richards
The Golden Compass (2007)

Lyra Belacqua

A focused look at Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass.

1 appearance · 2007
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DOUEN movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Candice Lela
DOUEN (2026)

Lystra

A focused look at Lystra in DOUEN.

1 appearance · 2026
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