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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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Maharaja Hostel movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Sandheep SP
Maharaja Hostel (2026)

Shambu

A focused look at Shambu in Maharaja Hostel.

1 appearance · 2026
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The Lament of Spice Island movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Ahmed Samir
The Lament of Spice Island

Shams

A focused look at Shams in The Lament of Spice Island.

1 appearance · 2026
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The Daughters of Abraham movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Gabrielle Cohen
The Daughters of Abraham

Shana Benkemoun

A focused look at Shana Benkemoun in The Daughters of Abraham.

1 appearance · 2026
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Mermaid Beach movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Jack Taruschio Thomas
Mermaid Beach (2026)

Shane

A focused look at Shane in Mermaid Beach.

1 appearance · 2026
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Christmas at the Zoo movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Matt Cohen
Christmas at the Zoo (2026)

Shane Turner

A focused look at Shane Turner in Christmas at the Zoo.

1 appearance · 2026
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Mulan movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
BD Wong
Mulan Collection

Shang

A focused look at Shang in Mulan.

1 appearance · 1998
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Gangs of New York movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Stephen Graham
2 current MoviHero film mappings

Shang

A focused look at Shang in Gangs of New York.

1 appearance · 2002
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Simu Liu
2 current MoviHero film mappings

Shang-Chi

Follow Shang-Chi from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings across 2 screen appearances.

2 appearances · 2021–2026
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Ice Age: Collision Course movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Ice Age: Collision Course (2016)

Shangri Llama

A focused look at Shangri Llama in Ice Age: Collision Course.

1 appearance · 2016
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Ralph Breaks the Internet movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Gal Gadot
Ralph Breaks the Internet

Shank

A focused look at Shank in Ralph Breaks the Internet.

1 appearance · 2018
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Drive movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Bryan Cranston
Drive

Shannon

A focused look at Shannon in Drive.

1 appearance · 2011
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Ei Shohorer Gaan movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Anirban Chakrabarti
Ei Shohorer Gaan

Shantanu

A focused look at Shantanu in Ei Shohorer Gaan.

1 appearance · 2026
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