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Monster Movies

We all know that Godzilla is the king of the monsters but it doesn&rsquo;t hurt to see what other monsters are out there. This list has every monster that Godzilla has ever locked talons with or destroyed a city with while fighting. You won&rsquo;t find Godzilla on this list because it is just the monsters that appear in his movies as either enemies or allies. There are well-known monsters on this list like King Ghidorah, Mothra, and even King Kong (yes, they have faced off before). But which of these titans is the best Godzilla monster out there?&nbsp;You get to help decide with your votes.

Vote up your favorite Godzilla monsters, regardless if they are allies or enemies. You can also vote down the monsters you don&#39;t like and don&#39;t want to see again.&nbsp;This will help determine which of these monsters is the best from the Godzilla movie franchise.

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It&#39;s time to vote for your favorite female assassins from film&nbsp;and TV. There have been many over the years, and some of them have made an indelible impact on pop culture. It&#39;s no wonder that actresses want to play female assassin characters. Such roles allow them to do a lot of things. Typically, these characters have some kind of troubled backstory that impacts them in the present. That provides an opportunity to portray someone with multiple dimensions, rather than the stereotypical&nbsp;&quot;wife&quot; or &quot;girlfriend&quot; roles that many actresses rightfully complain is all they&#39;re offered. Of course, the chance to engage in thrilling&nbsp;action sequences is another draw. Why should the guys have all the fun?

The greatest female assassin&nbsp;characters even have softer sides. Few, if any,&nbsp;of the individuals on this list are cold-blooded elimination machines. There&#39;s great humanity inside of them, which makes us empathize&nbsp;with whatever situation they&#39;re enduring. Household name&nbsp;actresses as diverse as Jennifer Lawrence, Angelina Jolie, Uma Thurman, and Taraji P. Henson have played such characters, in several cases earning some of the best reviews and biggest successes&nbsp;of their careers. They are listed with the names of their characters and the movie or television show where they make an appearance.

Vote up&nbsp;your favorite fictional women assassins from the list below, regardless of whether they appear on television or in movies.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Lists about the robots, androids, cyborgs, and artificial intelligence that will soon rise up against humanity and take charge of the universe. Will you welcome them?

Our Robot Overlords

Cute

We&rsquo;re ranking the cutest robots in TV and movies. With a rise in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/scifi" target="_blank">sci-fi</a> and futuristic films, it&rsquo;s no surprise our robotic buddies have taken over the silver screen and captured the hearts and imaginations of viewers around the world. More than simply aiding their human masters in times of need, these robots have taken on a life of their own.

Robots serve a host of different functions, and they come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. C-3PO, for instance, is modeled after a human and was thus programmed for human-like tasks. Wall-E, on the other hand, is built more like a pint-sized trash compactor and was designed to be a worker robot. And we can&#39;t forget the loveable Johnny 5, the cute 80s robot who came to life after being struck by lightning.

Which robots do you think are the cutest? Vote up the cutest <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-robot-and-android-movies/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">robots in movies</a> and TV, and vote down the ones you don&#39;t like. And be sure to check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-robots-of-all-time" target="_blank">Greatest Robots of All Time</a>&nbsp;list once you&#39;re done.

The Cutest Robots In Movies And TV, Ranked

The 40+ Cutest Robots In Movies And TV, Ranked

Animals

In the Harry Potter world, the wand chooses you, the Sorting Hat chooses your house, and <a href="https://my.pottermore.com/patronus" target="_blank">Pottermore chooses your Patronus</a>.

A Patronus, conjured using the Patronus Charm, is a silvery-white guardian animal (or in a few cases, a magical creature) that protects a witch or wizard against Dementors, and also serves as a messenger. To produce a Patronus, spell casters must summon their happiest memories. Whatever form the Patronus takes has some affiliation with the one casting the spell.

On Pottermore (the digital publishing home of the Potter franchise), users take an online quiz, answering a series of somewhat cryptic questions to determine&nbsp;their Patronus. But perhaps you aren&rsquo;t sure why you got shrew (a real potential Patronus), and might be wishing you had some other options.

So what Patronus do you wish was yours? Not the Patronus you think you&rsquo;d end up with, but the one you aspire to. Perhaps you want to follow in the Patronus hooves of Harry (stag),&nbsp;the paws of Ron (Jack Russell terrier), or the flippers of Hermione (otter). Or what about J.K. Rowling&rsquo;s Patronus (heron)? Or maybe you want it to be a Fantastic Beast like an erumpet.

Vote up the Patronuses you wish were yours. Don&rsquo;t see yours on this list? Add it - no wand needed!

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Fun facts, fan theories, and rankings of Disney's most memorable human and creature characters.

The Characters of Disney

As wonderful and inspiring a Disney hero or heroine may be, their tale&nbsp;would not hold up without the assistance of their memorable sidekicks. What makes for the best Disney animated sidekick? Never shy on advice or one-liners, these&nbsp;companion characters&nbsp;provide charisma and humor to what would otherwise just be retellings of old fairytales and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-modernized-versions-of-shakespeare-plays/ranker-film">Hamlet</a>.&nbsp;Without a sidekick&#39;s help, the Huns would have taken China,&nbsp;Mount Olympus would belong to Hades, and Mowgli would not have survived&nbsp;The Jungle Book.

They may not get the main storyline, but <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-disney-animal-sidekicks/jessica-bedewi" target="_blank">sidekick characters from Disney movies</a>&nbsp;get the best songs, proving their worth as more than just a noble steed, an animated dish, or a fairy godmother. In many cases, they&#39;re what moves a just okay film into <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-disney-animated-movies/ranker-film">best animated Disney movie</a>&nbsp;status.&nbsp;So be sure to show them the love they deserve, and know you&#39;ll never have a friend quite like them.

Sebastian

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Military veterans have incredible stories to share. Perhaps that's why these real-life figures continue to inspire Hollywood filmmakers. These are the greatest veteran characters in the movies, as ranked by film buffs like you. The best veteran movie characters come in many forms. Some veterans in films are actively serving, while other fictional veterans are adjusting to life back at home. A few of the all-time greatest veteran characters in film are even based on real-life soldiers.Who are some of the best veteran characters in film? Full Metal Jacket features a collection of amazing veteran characters, but Sergeant James T. “Joker” Davis – played by Matthew Modine – steals the show. Tom Cruise has also been known to play captivating veteran characters, including Ron Kovic in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/full-cast-of-born-on-the-fourth-of-july-actors-and-actresses/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Born on the Fourth</a> of July and Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg in Valkyrie. Robert De Niro was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Sgt. Michael Vronsky in The Deer Hunter. Other great veteran characters include Captain Miller from Saving Private Ryan and Lt. Aldo Raine from Inglourious Basterds.Which veteran character is your favorite? Give the greatest roles a thumbs up to move them towards the number-one spot on the list, and please add any notable characters that are missing.

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Imagine for a moment that the end has arrived. It's the apocalypse, and only the strong have survived. Who do you want standing with you? Chances are, you thought of one of these fictional survivor characters. Films champion these rugged individuals, who overcome life-threatening obstacles ranging from the natural to the man-made to the extraterrestrial.&nbsp;Some good survivor movie characters made it through natural disasters, while other fictional survivor roles find brave people escaping serial killers. Some of the best movie survivors have even beaten deadly illnesses.What roles will you find on this list of the best survivor characters in film? Ellen Ripley from the Alien series is one of the most resourceful characters to ever hit the big screen. Played to perfection by Sigourney Weaver, Ripley used everything at her disposal to escape her alien enemies. The Road&nbsp;finds a Man and his Boy struggling to survive in a dangerous, post-apocalyptic world. John McClane from the Die Hard series&nbsp;is another one of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/memorable-oscar-moments/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most memorable</a> survivor characters in movies.It's up to you to determine the greatest survivor character of them all. Vote your favorite roles to the top of this list and add any great cinematic survivors that are missing.

Matt Hooper

The Greatest Survivor Characters in Film

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Whether they're successful authors or beginners struggling to complete their first manuscripts, fictional novelists have captivated movie-goers for decades. These writers are found in films of all genres, from heart-pumping thrillers to screwball comedies.&nbsp;Some good novelist characters become swept up in mysteries while other writer characters are so consumed by writer's block that they can't write at all. A few of the most memorable novelist characters were even based on real authors.What roles will you find on this list of the best novelist characters in the movies? Throughout Wonder Boys, Professor Grady Tripp struggles to write – and keep – the highly-anticipated follow-up to his most successful novel. Paul Sheldon, played by James Caan in Misery, is another iconic writer character who finds himself plunged into a terrifying hostage situation.Johnny Depp has played several novelist characters. He brought Stephen King's Mort Rainey to life&nbsp;in Secret Window, and played Raoul Duke, the protagonist of Hunter S. Thomson's Fear &amp; Loathing in Las Vegas,&nbsp;in the movie of the same name.You hold creative control as you decide which fictional novelist should top this list. Vote your favorite roles up and add any great roles that are missing.

Professsor Grady Tripp

The Greatest Novelist Characters in Film

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Lists about what to expect when you're expecting, funny memes, movies to watch, delicious snacks to try, and much more to get you through these 40 magical weeks of pregnancy.

A Bun in the Oven

Pregnancy

Parenthood is a favorite theme in movies. It makes sense, then, that some of the most memorable film characters are pregnant. But while all of these fictional women are expectant mothers, the circumstances surrounding their pregnancies couldn&#39;t be more different. Some of the best pregnant movie characters carefully planned to welcome a child into their lives, while others were surprised by an unexpected pregnancy. And one of these pregnant characters isn&#39;t a woman at all &ndash; rather, it&#39;s the male scientist played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in Junior.

What other roles will you find on this list of the best pregnant characters in films? Rosemary Woodhouse, played by Mia Farrow, was thrilled when she first found out that she was pregnant in the 1968 film&nbsp;Rosemary&#39;s Baby. But as her belly grows, Rosemary begins to fear that something sinister may be behind her good fortune. Marge Gunderson from Fargo&nbsp;unravels a darkly comic conspiracy in the snowy Midwest, all while anticipating the birth of her child.

Snappy banter and a teen pregnancy made Juno MacGuff, played by Ellen Page, an iconic fictional pregnant woman when Juno was released in 2007. Other great roles that are featured on this top pregnant characters in film list include Kee from Children of Men and Ashley Johnsten from Junebug.

Which <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-pregnancy-movies/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">pregnant movie</a> character should top the list? Give your favorites a thumbs up and please add any expecting movie mothers that are missing.

Sally Jackson

The Greatest Pregnant Characters in Film

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Acting School

Actors seem to fascinate screenwriters. Not just the talented thespians who bring their creations to life&nbsp;on film, but the fictional figures that populate writers' screenplays as well. Movies feature multitudes of actor characters, some based on real people, some entirely made up. Several acclaimed stars have even been nominated for Academy Awards for their ability to play aspiring actors in films.The roles included on this list of the greatest actor characters in film are shining showcases for the Hollywood elite. Take Robert Downey, Jr., for example, who has played actors on several occasions. He portrayed the legendary silent film star Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin and, later, he generated lots of laughs as the too-method method actor Kirk Lazarus in Tropic Thunder. Norma Desmond, played by Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard, is another one of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/memorable-oscar-moments/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most memorable</a> on-screen actresses. But few roles are memorable as Dustin Hoffman's award-winning turn in Tootsie.&nbsp;Hoffman played the struggling actor Michael Dorsey, who finally found success by pretending to be a woman named Dorothy Michaels.Which actor character do you think should top this list? Vote your favorite roles up towards the number-one spot and add any great characters that are missing.

Baby Jane Hudson

The Greatest Actor Characters in Film

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They pillage and plunder; they rifle and loot. Drink up, ye 'earties. Yo ho!

A Pirate's Life for Me

They're swashbuckling. They're bold. And they're always on the wrong side of the law. The greatest pirate characters in movies are memorable figures that audiences love – or love to hate. Some good pirate characters search for treasure on the high seas, while other fictional pirates call space their home. A few of the best pirate roles even earned Oscar nominations for the actors who played them.What roles will you find on this list of the best pirate characters in films? Without a doubt, Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the most popular pirates to ever hit the silver screen. The actor even earned an Oscar nomination for his instantly iconic performance. His Pirates of the Caribbean co-stars Will Turner and Hector Barbossa are also fan favorites. Captain Hook and Smee keep Never Never Land on alert in all of the Peter Pan movies.Not all pirates appear in period films. In the 2013 movie&nbsp;Captain Phillips, Abduwali Muse commandeered the MV Maersk Alabama and its crew. Other great roles featured on this top pirate characters in film list include Yondu from <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-gotg-moments-changed-for-the-movies/stephanroget?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Guardians of the Galaxy</a> and Morgan Adams from Cutthroat Island.You decide which pirate character deserves the treasured number-one position on this list. Vote your favorite fictional pirates up to the top and add any good pirate movie roles that are missing.

Morgan Adams

The Greatest Pirate Characters in Film

The Best Pirate Characters in Film, Ranked by Votes

"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old." -George Burns

Age Is Just a Number

As the saying goes, age is just a number. That's definitely the case for these fictional old men from the movies. The best old man characters in films display wit, guts, and heart that may seem at odds with their advanced phase of life. Some of these characters are optimistic about the future while others are downright grumpy. Many of these old man movie characters are played by the greatest actors of all time – performers who have only gotten better with age themselves.Which role should top this list of the best old man characters in film?&nbsp;Clint Eastwood has brought many iconic figures to life, thanks to his distinctive growling voice and imposing presence. But perhaps his best old man movie character was Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino. Woody Grant, played by Bruce Dern in the 2013 film Nebraska, is another one of the best fictional old man characters.Jack Nicholson appears on this list several times. He's played captivating old men like Warren Schmidt in About Schmidt and Melvin Udall in As Good As It Gets. Other memorable roles that appear on this top old man characters in film list include Joe Cabot from Reservoir Dogs and Bob Harris from Lost in Translation.Which old man character is your favorite? Vote your picks up the list and add any great roles that are missing.

Woody Grant

The Greatest Old Man Characters in Film

The 19 Greatest Old Man Characters in Movie History

In films as well as in real life, people with disabilities face unique challenges. Disabled characters in film often must overcome prejudices about their abilities, or struggle against health conditions. Whether these handicapped movie characters suffer from physical disabilities or genetic disorders that affect their minds, their stories capture audiences&#39; imaginations. With such rich roles, it&#39;s no wonder that many famous <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> have won Oscars after playing disabled characters in movies.

What fictional figure should top the list of the greatest disabled characters in film? Both mental and physical disabilities were showcased in the 1994 film, Forrest Gump. The title character excelled despite having below average intelligence. As a child, Gump wore leg braces and later in life, he was able to help his friend Lt. Dan cope with the loss of his legs. The real-life Ray Charles was memorably played by Jamie Foxx in the biopic&nbsp;Ray, demonstrating that conditions such as blindness can&#39;t limit talent. In 1990, Daniel Day Lewis won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Christy Brown in My Left Foot. Other memorable disabled characters that appear on this list include Jeffery &ldquo;Big&rdquo; Lebowski from <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/big-lebowski-trivia-facts/coy-jandreau?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The Big Lebowski</a> and Ron Kovic from Born on the Forth of July.

Which <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-disability-movies-list/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">disabled movie</a> character do you think deserves to be number one on this list? Let your voice be heard by voting your favorite roles up to the top and add any characters that are missing.

Jeffrey "The Big" Lebowski

The Greatest Disabled Characters in Film

The 20+ Best Disabled Characters in Film History

They're bold. They're cocky. And sometimes they're flat-out funny. These are the greatest pilot characters in movies, as determined by you. The best pilot characters in film are a diverse bunch. Some pilot movie characters proudly serve the military&nbsp;while other brave pilots in film explore the far reaches of outer space. And who could forget the many memorable pilots populating that galaxy far, far away?The Star Wars films have featured a number of iconic pilot characters over the years. The roguish Han Solo is one of the few people with the skills to keep the Millennium Falcon airborne. Aspiring Jedi Luke Skywalker is a talented pilot himself, and Poe Dameron led the Rebellion's fleet of X-wings in The Force Awakens.Closer to home, Top Gun gave audiences more pilots to root for. Lt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise, is a popular character. Denzel Washington's Whip Whitaker pulled off an eye-popping maneuver in Flight. Other good roles featured on this top pilot characters in film list include Captain Mack from Soul Plane and Jim Lovell from Apollo 13.It's time for you to take the controls and decide which role deserves the number-one spot on this list. Give your favorite fictional pilots a thumbs up to move them towards the top, and add any notable roles that are missing.

The Greatest Pilot Characters in Film

The 18 Greatest Pilot Characters in Movie History

Ageism is a long-standing issue in Hollywood. Luckily, that hasn't stopped actresses from bringing some memorable old ladies to life in the movies. Some of these fictional old ladies are cast in the grandmotherly mode&nbsp;and seem optimistic about the future. A few old lady characters, though, are downright resentful of their age and circumstances. These imaginary women are often brought to life by&nbsp;the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-actresses-in-film-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest actresses of all time</a>, and have only gotten better with age.What memorable roles will you find on this list of the greatest old lady characters in films? Gloria Swanson earned <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/child-actors-nominated-for-oscars/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">an Academy Award</a> for her portrayal of the aging actress Norma Desmond in the classic film&nbsp;Sunset Boulevard. The film itself mirrors the way that Hollywood disregards its elder actresses in favor of youth. Dina Byrnes, played by Blythe Danner in the Meet the Parents movies, is another great fictional older woman.Judi Dench is the go-to actress for old women roles. She has played audience-favorite parts including M in the James&nbsp;Bond series and Philomena Lee in Philomena. Other good roles that are featured on this list include Margo Channing from All About Eve and Ninny Threadgoode in Fried Green Tomatoes.Which fictional old lady do you think is the best? Vote <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-ultimate-favorites-list/stevo200?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">your favorites</a> up to the top of this list and add any roles that are missing.

Julia Lambert

The Greatest Old Lady Characters in Film

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Whether you were a straight-A student or spent more time in the principal&#39;s office, chances are you had a memorable teacher. And if you didn&#39;t have one in your own life, you almost certainly did through the movies. The greatest teacher characters in film inspired their students &ndash; and sometimes intimidated them. These fictional teachers made audiences laugh, cry, and maybe even learn.

Read through this list of the best teacher characters in film, and you&#39;ll notice a wide range of scholastic specialties. The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, as seen in the Harry Potter films,&nbsp;boasted one of the most magically gifted faculties around. Professors Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape both appear on this list. Less magical, but no less inspiring, is Robin Williams&#39;s role as John Keating from Dead Poets Society. The iconic actor appears on this list again, as Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting.

Some teachers are most memorable as strict disciplinarians. Take Terence Fletcher, the temperamental music teacher from 2014&#39;s Whiplash. He&#39;s the kind of teacher most students would be happy to avoid.

Now it&#39;s your turn to determine who makes the honor roll. Vote up your favorite fictional teachers, and add any characters that are missing. And if you like these characters, be sure to check out our list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-teacher-movies/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">inspirational teacher movies</a>.

Melvin B. Tolson

The Greatest Teacher Characters in Film

The 30+ Best Movie Teacher Characters in Film History

When it comes to movies, few characters are cooler than the con man. True, some of the most memorable con artist characters are frightening and violent. But many fictional con artists are downright delightful, winning devoted fan bases and sparking their own franchises. And it's not just audiences who respond to these law-breakers – many of the most memorable con artist characters have been played by Oscar-winning actors.Just who exactly stands as the greatest con artist character in film is up for debate.&nbsp;Danny Ocean was memorably played by both Frank Sinatra and George Clooney. This charming con man appeared in four films, becoming one of the most popular swindlers to ever hit the silver screen. Roger “Verbal” Kint, played by Kevin Spacey, surprised investigators and movie-goers in The Usual Suspects.Leonardo DiCaprio seems to love playing con men. First, he scammed Tom Hanks in Catch Me If You Can as Frank Abagnale Jr. Next, he scammed America as Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street. Other great roles that appear on this list include Tom Ripley from The Talented Mr. Ripley and Freddy Benson from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.Which movie con artist is your favorite? Vote up the fictional figures that are the most charming, crafty, or just plain entertaining, and add anyone who's missing. Just be sure to check your wallet when you're finished.

Clifford Irving

The Greatest Con Artist Characters in Film

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They're rich, powerful, influential – and did we mention rich? Billionaires are popular characters in films, whether these ultra-wealthy people are playing heroes or villains. After all, money means power, and power corrupts, so it follows that some billionaire movie characters are selfish and greedy. But other fictional rich characters use their fortunes for good. As a matter of fact, many of the best billionaire characters in film moonlight as superheroes.What mega-rich fictional figure will win the top spot on this list of the best billionaire characters in movies? Maybe the honor will go to Bruce Wayne.&nbsp;By using his money to fund his alter-ego, Batman, Wayne has kept Gotham City safe for several film franchises. Batman isn't the only superhero with deep pockets. Tony Stark from The Avengers series is also a do-gooding billionaire.Outside the realm of comics, you'll find memorable fictional billionaires including newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane, played by Orson Welles in Citizen Kane. Other roles that are featured on this top billionaire characters in film list include supervillain Auric Goldfinger from Goldfinger and sleazy producer Les Grossman from Tropic Thunder.These characters may have money, but the power to determine their ranking is in your hands. Vote up your favorite fictional billionaires, and add roles that are missing from the list.

S.R. Hadden

The Greatest Billionaire Characters in Film

The 15+ Greatest Movie Billionaire Characters of All Time 

Some demons just want to watch the world burn.

The Devil in the Details

The idea of someone – or something – controlling your thoughts and actions is one of the oldest horror stories ever told. From ancient religious manuscripts to contemporary Hollywood films, that idea has sparked nightmares for generations. Many of the greatest possessed characters are found in the movies, whether they have been overtaken by evil spirits or are under the influence of the devil. The scariest possessed people in movies often go on murderous, bloody rampages before the credits roll.Which fictional figure deserves the top spot on this list of the greatest possessed characters in film? Jack Torrance from The Shining&nbsp;is certainly one of the most iconic possessed roles. As memorably played by Jack &quot;Here's Johnny!&quot; Nicholson, this feverish writer will stop at nothing to kill his unsuspecting family. And in the realm of demonic possession, few characters can match Regan MacNeil from The Exorcist.While these characters are usually found in horror flicks, this list also includes a few comedic roles as well. Jonah Hill became possessed for laughs while playing a fictionalized version of himself in the 2013 comedy&nbsp;This is the End. Dana Barrett from Ghostbusters was taken over by the demonic spirit Zuul, with often hilarious results.It's time to decide the all-time greatest possessed character in film. Vote up your favorites, and add any roles that are missing. Act now...while you're still in control.

Frankie Paige

The Greatest Possessed Characters in Film

The Best Movie Characters Possessed by Demons or the Devil

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High Times

Whether they're crime thrillers about drug kingpins or stoner comedies following hapless friends, some movies just need a drug dealer. These fictional criminals often steal scenes in their films with witty quips and bursts of violence. Characters that are drug dealers have been everything from violent and scary to downright delightful – and many of the most memorable drug dealer characters have been played by Oscar-winning actors.Which figure deserves the top spot on this list of the greatest drug dealer characters in film? It doesn't get much more iconic than Al Pacino's portrayal of the drug kingpin Tony Montana in the 1983 film, Scarface. Greed ended up being this movie drug dealer's deadliest vice. Drexl Spivey – played by the incomparable Gary Oldman – in True Romance is one of the most unforgettable fictional drug dealers.Of course, drug dealers aren't limited to appearing in dramas. James Franco dealt out the laughs as the friendly drug dealer Saul Silver in Pineapple Express. Other classic roles featured on this list of the top drug dealer characters in film linclude Big Worm from Friday and Rahad Jackson from Boogie Nights.Which drug dealer character is your favorite? Vote up the roles that are the most memorable, frightening, or just plain fun, and add any characters that are missing.

Ralph Wiley

The Greatest Drug Dealer Characters in Film

The 20+ Best Drug Dealer Characters in Movie History

Looking closer at the heroes, villains, and supporting characters of sci-fi.

Science Fictional Characters

Some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-fictional-character-from-each-state/matthew-lavelle?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous fictional characters</a> in movies aren't human at all – but they might appear to be. Over the years, the best android characters in film have captured the imagination of audiences, whether they are intelligent bots seeking to gain a soul or unstoppable killers made of metal.&nbsp;It should come as no surprise that many of the greatest android movie characters exist in a galaxy far, far away.What humanoid robots will top this list? One of the all-time greatest android characters is, without a doubt, The Terminator. The now-iconic machine played by Arnold Schwarzenegger morphs from foe to friend and back again, depending on which of its films you're watching. The nonverbal, but expressive WALL-E, the animated creation of Pixar, is another beloved character featured on this list. The Star Wars franchise has brought fans some of the best android – or simply droid –characters in the history of movies, including R2-D2, C3PO, and BB-8. Other great robots that appear on this top android characters in film list include Chappie, Optimus Prime, and the T-1000.You, human user, are tasked with determining the greatest android character in movie history. Vote up your favorites, and add any great humanoid robots that are missing.

David

The Greatest Android Characters in Film

The Best Android or Humanoid Characters in Movie History

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Whether you grew up with these characters or caught them on reruns, the best Black animated characters are all here, from Fat Albert to Carl Carlson. Some have funny stories to tell; others, tales of mishaps and adversity. They all, however, have personalities that have earned them each a spot among the greatest Black characters in animation.

&nbsp;Black <a href="/tags/animated-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">animated characters</a> have filled many roles over the years, and some have even made history. Disney, for example, made headlines in 2009 with the movie&nbsp;The Princess and the Frog. It was the first animated Disney film to feature an African American princess. Of course, animated <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-african-american-characters-in-film/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">African American characters</a> were popular long before Disney decided to create one. Children of the late &#39;60s and early &#39;70s perhaps remember watching a few of the best Black animated characters on Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids.

&nbsp;Not all Black animated characters are for children, though. A few of the greatest <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-black-characters-in-film-history/ranker-film" target="_blank">Black characters</a> can be found on shows with decidedly grown-up humor. There&#39;s no doubt that Chef from South Park and Cleveland from both Family Guy and The Cleveland Show are proof that the best Black animated characters can be lewd, raucous, and funny.&nbsp;

This list comprises the names of top animated Black characters of all time. You&rsquo;ll find animated <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/african-american-heroes-who-replaced-white-ones/eric-diaz" target="_blank">Black superheroes</a>, including boys and girls, babies, and regular Joe-type people. You&rsquo;ll find Black characters from all eras of television, as well. If you have a favorite Black animated people, vote for them below!&nbsp;

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List of the best female anime characters. These are some of the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-powerful-anime-character/ranker-anime">powerful anime characters</a> who are attractive, intelligent, or simply formidable. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-tv-shows-that-feminists-love/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Feminists will love </a>these strong anime characters. From ferocious females to lovely vampire anime&nbsp;ladies, they’re all here in this list of the best female anime characters found on TV and in film. Along with all of the anime girl names, you'll see which TV show or film they appeared in, their powers and abilities and the illustrator who created them.&nbsp;You'll find plenty of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-red-hair-anime-characters/ranker-anime">anime&nbsp;girls&nbsp;with&nbsp;red&nbsp;hair</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/anime-characters-with-blond-hair/ranker-anime">blonde anime girls</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/anime-characters-with-black-hair/ranker-anime">raven-haired</a>, and even <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/anime-characters-with-blue-hair/ranker-anime">blue-haired&nbsp;anime girls</a>.Did you know that anime is a relatively old medium? It has, cool anime characters have been around since the early 1900s, although anime as viewers enjoy it today didn’t begin to hit the mainstream until around the 1980s. Some of the original anime programs, including “Dragon Ball” (which began airing in 1986), had more male leads than female, but they paved the way for the best anime women that you know and love today. One of the most popular anime programs, “Sailor Moon,” began airing in 1995, and it featured female anime leads almost exclusively.Today’s great female anime characters are known as such for a variety of reasons. Some, including C.C. from “Code Geass,” are mysterious and humorous. Others, such as Motoko Kusanagi from “Ghost in the Shell,” are powerful yet sexual. In fact, many of the sexiest anime characters are so hot because they are powerful. Whatever characteristics these best female anime characters have, however, they’re always one thing -- memorable.This list includes the best female anime characters in history. From the strong to the cool and the sweet, these anime female characters have earned their places on the list thanks to their long-lasting popularity. Which one of these popular anime characters are your favorite?&nbsp;&nbsp;

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List of the best female <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book characters</a>, be they superhero or villain. These are the women characters comic book enthusiasts continue to adore for a range of reasons. The list includes great women in comics from any period, from classic characters (such as Wonder Woman) to characters who were introduced in the 21st century.Did you know that Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, holds the official Guinness World Record of being the first <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-female-characters-in-literature?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female character</a> to act as the main heroine in her own comic series? The first issue of Sheena Queen of the Jungle was published in the U.S. in 1942. Fans of female comic book characters might know that Wonder Woman first appeared in that same year, but according to Guinness, Sheena was published earlier in the year, thus earning her the title.The top females in comic books today don’t necessarily resemble these forerunners of the genre. As of 2013, there are female comic book characters, best or otherwise, of different nationalities, allegiances, and abilities. Comic book readers might note one similarity amongst female comic book characters from <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/which-era-would-you-want-to-live-in/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">all time periods</a>, though: The best female comic book characters, heroines and villains, are usually dressed to turn men’s heads. This list contains the best female comic book characters of all time, including famous female superheroes and villainesses. You might prefer the villains. You might prefer the superheroes. You might choose <a href="/list/the-ultimate-favorites-list/stevo200?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">your favorites</a> based on abilities, clothing, or personality. However you choose your favorites, though, the greatest women in comics are all right here.Check out these amazing comic book heroines and other girl comic book characters!

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In fiction, masks are often used to disguise secret identities. These masks usually become as iconic, if not more so, than the characters who wear them - even if they often look <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-comic-book-masks/brent-sprecher" target="_blank">pretty uncomfortable</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-disguises-in-movies/jessica-bedewi" target="_blank">embarrassingly&nbsp;bad</a>. Often times characters will don a mask in order to protect their identity while living their secret life. Other fictional characters use masks to cover up disfigurement.

Horror movies often use masks as a way to hide the identity of the killer, especially since it&rsquo;s more terrifying to wonder what sort of face is so scary that it needs to be hidden away. The masks in Friday the 13th&nbsp;and Scream have become far more well-known than the killers that wore them and are often worn as Halloween costumes.

The fictional characters on this list wear masks for a myriad of reasons, from hiding secret identities to scaring potential murder victims. Who is your <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-your-favorite-fictional-character-says-about-you/nathan-gibson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">favorite fictional character</a> to ever don a mask?

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List of the best female movie characters of all time, whether young or old. This list includes the best female movie characters to have graced the silver screen, from the beautiful yet willful Scarlett O&rsquo;Hara to the tirelessly valiant Erin Brockovich. You have laughed with these iconic female characters and empathized with their plights, so now is your chance to vote for your favorites on this, the list of the best female characters in movies.

The greatest female movie characters can be broadly sorted into two categories: those based on real women and those created by authors and filmmakers. Perhaps one of the most famous of the first category is Erin Brockovich, who stood up for the health of her community. Fictional great female characters can be just as engaging, however. Can you forget the grit of Trinity (The Matrix)?

Top female characters in movies might also be classed according to their morals. Some, such as Annie Wilkes from Misery, have no problem harming helpless people, while others, including Evelyn Couch from Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, are the very pictures of worthy womanhood. Although viewers might pass judgement on the so-called &lsquo;bad&rsquo; or &lsquo;evil&rsquo; female characters, there&rsquo;s no doubt that female movie characters of either morality can land among the greatest female characters of all time. From &#39;80s and &#39;90s icons to cool action heroes, this list of female film characters features both role models and villains alike.&nbsp;

This list includes popular&nbsp;female movie characters, old and young, whom film fans continually name as favorites. Viewers identify with these characters&rsquo; struggles and lives, and it is this identification that makes female movie characters truly great. You may not agree with the best female movie characters&rsquo; choices, but chances are, you enjoy watching these leading characters&rsquo; films again and again.

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