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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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Kraken movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Manon Bresch
Kraken (2026)

Melia

A focused look at Melia in Kraken.

1 appearance · 2026
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Total Recall movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Rachel Ticotin
Total Recall

Melina

A focused look at Melina in Total Recall.

1 appearance · 1990
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ISO: Whore in Law movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Marcela Ruiz Esparza
ISO: Whore in Law

Melina

A focused look at Melina in ISO: Whore in Law.

1 appearance · 2026
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Borderline movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Marissa Arguijo
Borderline

Melina

A focused look at Melina in Borderline.

1 appearance · 2026
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Black Widow movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Rachel Weisz
Black Widow

Melina

A focused look at Melina in Black Widow.

1 appearance · 2021
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Primary Fault movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Gül Melis Gülcan
Primary Fault

Melis

A focused look at Melis in Primary Fault.

1 appearance · 2027
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The Hangover movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Rachael Harris
3 current MoviHero film mappings

Melissa

A focused look at Melissa in The Hangover.

1 appearance · 2009
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Red Ledger movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Kate Hargrave
Red Ledger

Melissa Grant

A focused look at Melissa Grant in Red Ledger.

1 appearance · 2026
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The Martian movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Jessica Chastain
The Martian (2015)

Melissa Lewis

A focused look at Melissa Lewis in The Martian.

1 appearance · 2015
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CANVASES movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Lillian Bornstein
CANVASES

Mel/Jane

A focused look at Mel/Jane in CANVASES.

1 appearance · 2027
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Madagascar movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
David Schwimmer
2 current MoviHero film mappings

Melman

Follow Melman from Madagascar across 3 screen appearances.

3 appearances · 2005–2012
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The Exhibitor movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Keena Ferguson
3 current MoviHero film mappings

Melody

A focused look at Melody in The Exhibitor.

1 appearance · 2026
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