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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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I Want Your Sex movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Mason Gooding
I Want Your Sex (2026)

Zap

A focused look at Zap in I Want Your Sex.

1 appearance · 2026
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Zoo Break Out movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Sophie-Jo Beman
Zoo Break Out

Zara

A focused look at Zara in Zoo Break Out.

1 appearance · 2026
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Sally and The Girls Next Door movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Jacquelyn Chandra
Sally and The Girls Next Door

Zara Angdika

A focused look at Zara Angdika in Sally and The Girls Next Door.

1 appearance · 2026
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Outlaws movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Chechu Salgado
Outlaws (2021)

Zarco

A focused look at Zarco in Outlaws.

1 appearance · 2021
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Nexus: 3001 movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Zain Sajid
Nexus: 3001

Zayin

A focused look at Zayin in Nexus: 3001.

1 appearance · 2027
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The Lion King movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
John Oliver
The Lion King

Zazu

A focused look at Zazu in The Lion King.

1 appearance · 2019
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Lucy Lost movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Keanu Peyran
Lucy Lost (2026)

Zeb

A focused look at Zeb in Lucy Lost.

1 appearance · 2026
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Terra Firme movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Lisandro di Prospero
Terra Firme

Zé Cangulo

A focused look at Zé Cangulo in Terra Firme.

1 appearance · 2026
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Jack Reacher movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Werner Herzog
Jack Reacher (2012)

Zec Chelovek

A focused look at Zec Chelovek in Jack Reacher.

1 appearance · 2012
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Men in Black II movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Rip Torn
Men in Black II

Zed

A focused look at Zed in Men in Black II.

1 appearance · 2002
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Artificial movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Jason Schwartzman
Artificial

Zeke

A focused look at Zeke in Artificial.

1 appearance · 2026
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The Wizard of Oz movie posterFILM POSTER
PERFORMER
Bert Lahr
The Wizard of Oz

Zeke

A focused look at Zeke in The Wizard of Oz.

1 appearance · 1939
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