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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 Big Short movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Christian Bale
The Big Short (2015)

Michael Burry

A focused look at Michael Burry in The Big Short.

1 appearance · 2015
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Heat movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Tom Sizemore
Heat (1995)

Michael Cheritto

A focused look at Michael Cheritto in Heat.

1 appearance · 1995
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Man of War movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
LaMonica Garrett
Man of War (2026)

Michael Connor

A focused look at Michael Connor in Man of War.

1 appearance · 2026
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The Godfather movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Al Pacino
The Godfather (1972)

Michael Corleone

Follow Michael Corleone from The Godfather across 2 screen appearances.

2 appearances · 1972–1990
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Slayground movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Cory Michael Smith
Slayground

Michael Graves

A focused look at Michael Graves in Slayground.

1 appearance · 2027
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The Iris Protocol movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Toby Pardoe
The Iris Protocol

Michael Hale

A focused look at Michael Hale in The Iris Protocol.

1 appearance · 2026
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The Measure of a Man movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Reginald Haskins Jr.
The Measure of a Man (2026)

Michael Hamilton

A focused look at Michael Hamilton in The Measure of a Man.

1 appearance · 2026
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The Evaluation movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Simon Freitas
The Evaluation

Michael Hayes

A focused look at Michael Hayes in The Evaluation.

1 appearance · 2026
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Best Of Joy: Chapter 2 - History movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Xen Marvel
Best Of Joy: Chapter 2 - History

Michael Jackson

A focused look at Michael Jackson in Best Of Joy: Chapter 2 - History.

1 appearance · 2026
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Contact movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
James Woods
Contact

Michael Kitz

A focused look at Michael Kitz in Contact.

1 appearance · 1997
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Click movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Adam Sandler
Click

Michael Newman

A focused look at Michael Newman in Click.

1 appearance · 2006
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The Blind Side movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Quinton Aaron
The Blind Side

Michael Oher

A focused look at Michael Oher in The Blind Side.

1 appearance · 2009
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