Top 10 Greatest Movie Characters
Ranking the top 10 greatest movie characters of all time. These are the heroes, villains, and comedians that made our favorite movies into the masterpieces they are. Which film character do you think should top the list?
I was voting on the best quote just before this, where I wrote that NO ONE could have played this role better! Such a shame that we've lost Heath Ledger! They should never attempt a Batman with the Joker again - impossible comparison!
Okay, yes, The Joker is a great character, but my god, what a horrendous list. Where's Rick Blaine? Colonel Kurtz? Travis Bickle? Michael Corleone? Henry Hill? Atticus Finch? Norman Bates? Vito Corleone? Ripley?
There have been many great Joker perfomances over the years Jack Nicholson, Mark Hammel but Heath Ledger portrayal of the Dark Knight is one that will forever stand the test of time no one else can ever play this role again.
This is suicides squads photo... also he is a great actor did a real good job playing him well he should not have died, at least he is remembered by his unforgettable role

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Forrest Gump (1994) is an Epic Phenomenon! The Greatest movie Character of All-time tied with Judah Ben Hur of the Legendary Ben Hur (1959).
One of the most 'Fantastic Movies' ever made, and like how 'Forrest' lives such a 'Amazing Life' despite his 'Mental Health Issues' which do not interfere in what he wants to do...
Yep. At least my favourite. A simple lovable man intertwined with some of the biggest moments in the 20th century.
Most likeable character ever created and I cannot imagine anyone better than Tom Hanks to portray him.

The same human as Anakin Skywalker but a completely different person, Darth Vader is one of the most well-known, well-written, badass, and fleshed-out villains of all time.
Darth Vader is arguably the most iconic movie villain of all time. Everyone in the Empire is afraid of him except for the Emperor and Grand Moff Tarkin. James Earl Jones successfully provides the unforgettable voice of Darth Vader. Not to forget the major plot twist "No, I am your father..."
Darth Vader is probably the most iconic movie character ever! He represents evil and he's just kickass in the first three movies, besides, he says one the most famous lines in movie history (No, I am your father).
Easily the greatest villain in film history, Vader is the definition of evil, while still maintaining enough complexity to qualify as a cinematically excellent character.

Ithink vito corleone is one of the greatest and most ionic characters of all time. One thing that impresses me the most is there are a number of Vito especially in Godfather part 1 wheh he is played bu Marlon Brando, but have never actually watched anynof the Godfather films. My final reason for way I believe that Vito Corleone should be higher ia because of the amount of this that hism phrases have copied and used in other films. For example Robert Di Niro nickednamed the GodFocker in meet the fockers and of course the most famous and iconic lines in film history "I'm him an offer he can't refuse" Again how many films have used that line over the year. Even though the Godfather is one of the greatest and most well written stories of all time, I can not help but say I only wish Marlon Brando had a bigger pat to play in the rest the Godfathers. Such a fanastic role but so little of Marlon Brando. Still a Vito Corleno should be number one!
Marlon Brando was a fantastic actor and was perfect in this role. He should be higher, this role was some of the greatest acting in any movie. Actually number should be every characer played by Marlon Brando.
Marlon Brando is such a great actor, especially in gangster/mobster movies. He's a classic.
The picture of him alone is all you need to recognize him and the film.

This character started most of the action that's in films today.
These characters ahead of 007, don't deserve to be here, he could kick there ass any day.
007 is one of the best characters ever, he should be in the top ten ahead of Heath Ledgers joker.
Why isn't connery, moore, or brosnan here! Craig is the stalest bond ever!
Definitely the greatest in all its incarnations.

Nobody plays this guy better than Sir Anthony Hopkins. He's extremely intelligent for a killer and knows how to toy with your mind. In fact, if it wasn't for Dr. Lecter Clarice probably would have never caught Buffalo Bill. He also has that eerie tone of voice which makes him twice as scary.
Are you serious?!?! Why is Hannibal Lecter #24?! Hopkins and Ledger should be rivaling or the top spot. Come on now. Hannibal wasn't even the main antagonist of Silence of the Lambs, yet he stole the spotlight and will forever be the face of that movie.
Dr Hannibal Lecter sports the fact that he is the most cannibal ever. He's complex in the way his character is written and he is so interesting that providing he didn't eat me, I would like to talk with him face to face.
Come on! He's the most famous cannibal of all time! This thriller made him truly a superstar. He's intelligent and also very dangerous. I believe that he, after the joker in the batman series, is the best villain ever.

Indiana Jones is the classic movie hero! OBVIOUSLY he should be number one! The only people that I think could compete with Indiana Jones himself are Vito Corleone and Darth Vader.
This guy should totally be number one with vader right behind him! A real movie icon who will go down in history as a movie character classic!
If adventure had a name... It would be Indiana Jones! Harrison Ford did an amazing job with such an amazing kick-butt character!
He is humorous, smart, brave, and brings the whole personality to the movie! Needs to be higher on the list!

Did you know the 'I have a jar of dirt' moment was completely improvised by Johnny Depp at that moment and the director just went with it, so their reactions are like, 100% legit. Like 'dafaq is he doing? '
Come on now, it's Captain Jack Sparrow, I don't see any characters here outwitting jack or getting the better of him in a conversation.
Jack sparrow played a important role in Pirates of the Caribbean
Johnny depp did a great job playing him
HE IS awesome!
Jack sparrow.Sorry captain jack sparrow has an attitude that no other character has,got great fighting skills,can make great deals,is the only one who can escape from anywhere.Now how much someone wants for a great character.He should be on the top.

Han Solo is the coolest character in Star Wars. He is also the second most impactful Star Wars Character beaten only by Darth Vader. Harrison Ford does a spectacular performance for Han Solo
Cool character. Hero. Smuggler. Earns more than 7th place!
How is Indiana Jones higher, he's better in Star Wars.
We like him because he's poor and he is not mary sue

This is the best character study movie ever created with such a interesting main character. Absolutely amazing and realistically potraied character, he deserves no. 1 more than anyone else here.
Most iconic character ever.
Missing this one is a joke.
Travis Bickle than the boring joker in TDK
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He's need higher rank! He's the Nick Fury in real life! Without him, you'll never see any of good actor such as mark rufalo or other Marvel's reamining actor. Robert Downet Jr. asTony Stark is a great performance. Really fresh and natural! He even did act as Serlock Holmes and He's performance as Serlock is as great either! Honestly he's the best Superhero Actor of all time!
I'm sorry but 59! Tony Stark is the most charismatic, funniest, and best super hero character of ALL time. This guy is just amazing and to see cartoon characters ahead of him is just insulting. Epic character!
I love Tony with all my heart! He is my favorite Marvel (as well as Black Panther) and one of the best movie characters. He's super smart, super funny, and just an amazing character.
Love you, the king of machines
. The genius behind iron man, my and everyone's favorite is anthony Howard stark and will always be a legend through the generations

Michael Corleone should ranked far higher than 18. He is one of the greatest characters in cinematic history. He was the don.

How is The Joker (as amazing and captivating Heath's performance was) above the absolute GREATEST movie criminals ever.
Nothing more awesome than a Cuban Al Pacinobhigh on cocaine mowing baddies down with a machine gun and grenade launcher.
Six words will forever keep his place in cinematic history.
Say hello to my little friend

What? Why is Sarah Connor higher than the Terminator, Sarah's a good character, but come on, it's the Terminator, I think he should be at least in the Top 10
The most 'Frightening Cyborg' ever. It wouldn't cease, until it reached its Target.
T-1000 is metal oil water robot programe dead to John Connor. T-1000 is gread power, his opponent to T-800. T-1000 is not limited power.

Love you Bruce Wayne.. And don't mind this list, because v know you r the best, other than Tony stark
We sure got Batman with an English accent now!
Only one who can challenge joker

How can people forget Andy the central character of most rated movie..he taught us the value of hop and patience...20 years in prison and the legendary prison break oh that's so cool..a man who has patience and positive attitude can do anything..thanks to Tim Robbins he made this character great..I miss Marty mcfly in the list.
How number 17 he is one of the most iconic characters of all time in the best film ever
The absolute greatest, clever character
Best character in the best movie!

Norman bates was based off a real life serial killer named Ed Gein, who was also the inspiration for leatherface in the Texas chainsaw massacre, and buffalo bill in the silence of the lambs. although, ed gein never wore a body suit out of people's skin, he did wear a mask out of leather which was the inspiration for leatherface.
Norman made you hate, emphasize, and fear all the nerds guys.
The character is sick, but the actor is such a hottie!
One of the scariest characters in cinema history.

This scruffy, plucky loser scoundrel, who can go from deadly to adorable in the blink of an eye, makes me laugh harder than any character in a straight-up comedy ever could. Despite all the crimes he's committed, we also sympathise with his plight and are so fascinated by how much he can endure that he end up kind of wanting him to win in the end. He's very easy to empathise with.
If you're likewise feisty and a bit awkward, then he's probably the character in a Spaghetti Western you'll end up relating to the most.
Furthermore, he redefined the Mexican Bandito character for a new generation as a sympathetic figure rather than merely a Malicious one.
Hot-headed, temperamental, manipulative, cunning, desperate, animalistic, yet tenacious, goofy, charming, absurdly energetic, absolutely hilarious, and with sort of a warm and welcoming aura about him, this is one of the most interesting movie characters you'll ever see.
Tuco always bounces back. He will always find a way. That is why we love him.!
Furthermore, all the greatest movie characters are tough and they're winners. I think that the likeable, relatable losers deserve their place on the top instead.
In fact, without Tuco, the movie would not be the cinematic masterpiece it is. He gave the movie a soul.

The original man with no name, brought to life by Toshiro Mifune's hyperactive and electrifying performance.
Unrelenting emotion and vigor in rags.

Homer Simpson will forever be the King of Cartoons. He is absolutely hilarious, and he can manage that without being super inappropriate or sex jokes. (We're looking at you, Family Guy. ) The Joker wasn't that great. He did an above average job on the character, besides The Joker isn't supposed to creep you out and give you nightmares, he's supposed to have a cartoony feel.
He's animated, for crying out loud! At least the five ahead of him are real roles that required acting and not just a voice over. Hannibal Lecter not in the top five is just wrong. Watch Silence of the Lambs and then just try to forget him!
He is the funniest guy going around. Long live the Simpsons movie and may there be a sequel.
Spider pig, spider pig does whatever a spider pig does

15 that is way too high for her I found this series and the character overrated There are characters way better than her: Hermione Granger, Finnick Odair,Clove, Cato, Harry Potter, Severus Snape, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Legolas, Gandalf, and much more. Let me guess I am getting hate for offending your precious character and book just go read Battle Royal which The Hunger Games just ripped off
You really feel what she's going through, yet you can't help but cheer when she makes it. What a spirit! What an incredible character!
No, No, No and no, why the hell she is the best female character on the list? Beatrix Kiddo (kill Bill) And Ellen Ripley (Alien) are more badass than this girl
She should be higher than this she is an inspirational character and always tries to do the right thing.

He's basically a philosopher. Everything he say takes some time to process, but once it sinks in, it really changes you. Also, he's not just a character but a figment of "Jack's" imagination.
I'm a huge joker fan, but surely this character must be in top5... Brad Pitt at his best
This is the psycho side of each one that show us the thrut but that we hold inside
This guy deserves to be in the top 5. Brad pitt at his best.
Noble and strong-willed, a good example of Kurosawa's feminism.
A noble and strong-willed princess who sort of acts like a female Toshiro Mifune.

You know the difference between you and me? I make this look good.