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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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Cape Fear movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Nick Nolte
Cape Fear

Sam Bowden

A focused look at Sam Bowden in Cape Fear.

1 appearance · 1991
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The Magnificent Seven movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Denzel Washington
The Magnificent Seven

Sam Chisolm

A focused look at Sam Chisolm in The Magnificent Seven.

1 appearance · 2016
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TRON: Legacy movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Garrett Hedlund
TRON: Legacy

Sam Flynn

A focused look at Sam Flynn in TRON: Legacy.

1 appearance · 2010
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Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Regina King
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous

Sam Fuller

A focused look at Sam Fuller in Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous.

1 appearance · 2005
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The Nameless Ballad movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Jamie Ward
The Nameless Ballad

Sam Gallo

A focused look at Sam Gallo in The Nameless Ballad.

1 appearance · 2026
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Linka Linka movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Tsering Yangkyi
Linka Linka

Samgyi (adult)

A focused look at Samgyi (adult) in Linka Linka.

1 appearance · 2026
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Linka Linka movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Tsekyi Metok
Linka Linka

Samgyi (young & teen)

A focused look at Samgyi (young & teen) in Linka Linka.

1 appearance · 2026
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Blue Is the Warmest Colour movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Salim Kéchiouche
Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013)

Samir

A focused look at Samir in Blue Is the Warmest Colour.

1 appearance · 2013
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Ish movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Joy Crookes
Ish (2026)

Samira

A focused look at Samira in Ish.

1 appearance · 2026
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Koschka movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Ilkay Yalcin
Koschka

Sami Urban

A focused look at Sami Urban in Koschka.

1 appearance · 2027
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Amateur Hour movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Luke Busemeyer
Amateur Hour

Sam Jones

A focused look at Sam Jones in Amateur Hour.

1 appearance · 2026
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Snowbound for the Holidays movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Ron Lea
Snowbound for the Holidays (2026)

Sam Linden

A focused look at Sam Linden in Snowbound for the Holidays.

1 appearance · 2026
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