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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 Housemaid's Secret movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Brittany Snow
The Housemaid's Secret (2027)

Marybeth Simonds

A focused look at Marybeth Simonds in The Housemaid's Secret.

1 appearance · 2027
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Virginia Woolf's Night & Day movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Lily Allen
Virginia Woolf's Night & Day (2026)

Mary Datchet

A focused look at Mary Datchet in Virginia Woolf's Night & Day.

1 appearance · 2026
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Bridge of Spies movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Amy Ryan
Bridge of Spies (2015)

Mary Donovan

A focused look at Mary Donovan in Bridge of Spies.

1 appearance · 2015
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It's a Wonderful Life movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Donna Reed
It's a Wonderful Life

Mary Hatch

A focused look at Mary Hatch in It's a Wonderful Life.

1 appearance · 1946
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Hidden Figures movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Janelle Monáe
Hidden Figures (2016)

Mary Jackson

A focused look at Mary Jackson in Hidden Figures.

1 appearance · 2016
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Spider-Man movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Kirsten Dunst
3 current MoviHero film mappings

Mary Jane Watson

Follow Mary Jane Watson from Spider-Man across 3 screen appearances.

3 appearances · 2002–2007
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There's Something About Mary movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Cameron Diaz
There's Something About Mary

Mary Jensen

A focused look at Mary Jensen in There's Something About Mary.

1 appearance · 1998
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The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Mariela Garriga
The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One (2027)

Mary Magdalene

A focused look at Mary Magdalene in The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One.

1 appearance · 2027
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The Chosen: Crucifixion movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Elizabeth Tabish
The Chosen: Crucifixion

Mary Magdalene

Follow Mary Magdalene from The Chosen: Crucifixion across 2 screen appearances.

2 appearances · 2027–2028
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wyrdo movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Nicole Gutierrez
wyrdo

Mary Muschietti

A focused look at Mary Muschietti in wyrdo.

1 appearance · 2026
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I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Iryna Mak
I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming

Maryna

A focused look at Maryna in I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming.

1 appearance · 2027
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The Amazing Spider-Man movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Embeth Davidtz
2 current MoviHero film mappings

Mary Parker

Follow Mary Parker from The Amazing Spider-Man across 2 screen appearances.

2 appearances · 2012–2014
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