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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 Wizard of Oz movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Frank Morgan
The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Professor Marvel

A focused look at Professor Marvel in The Wizard of Oz.

1 appearance · 1939
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Lucy movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Morgan Freeman
Lucy (2014)

Professor Norman

A focused look at Professor Norman in Lucy.

1 appearance · 2014
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Onwards and Sideways movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Rory Kinnear
Onwards and Sideways

Professor Ridge

A focused look at Professor Ridge in Onwards and Sideways.

1 appearance · 2026
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Jumanji: Open World movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Jack Black
Jumanji: Open World (2026)

Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon

Follow Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon from Jumanji: The Next Level across 2 screen appearances.

2 appearances · 2019–2026
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X-Men: Days of Future Past movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMERS
Patrick StewartJames McAvoy
X-Men Collection

Professor X

A focused look at Professor X in X-Men: Days of Future Past.

2 appearances · 2014–2019
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Identitti movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Stephanie Eidt
Identitti

Prof. Saraswati

A focused look at Prof. Saraswati in Identitti.

1 appearance · 2026
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Jesaja movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Jenni Luhta
Jesaja

Prophet Isaiah (voiceover)

A focused look at Prophet Isaiah (voiceover) in Jesaja.

1 appearance · 2026
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Toy Story 2 movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Kelsey Grammer
Toy Story 2 (1999)

Prospector

A focused look at Prospector in Toy Story 2.

1 appearance · 1999
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No Other Choice movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Ari Krishnan
No Other Choice

Protagonist

A focused look at Protagonist in No Other Choice.

1 appearance · 2026
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The Hiding Man movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
HS Musson
The Hiding Man

Protagonist

A focused look at Protagonist in The Hiding Man.

1 appearance · 2026
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Tenet movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
John David Washington
Tenet

Protagonist

A focused look at Protagonist in Tenet.

1 appearance · 2020
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Gladiator movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Oliver Reed
Gladiator (2000)

Proximo

A focused look at Proximo in Gladiator.

1 appearance · 2000
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