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* ''Franchise/JohnWick'':
** ''Film/JohnWick'': Winston and Charon are fairly secondary to the plot, but their [[AffablyEvil impeccably polite]] yet [[EnigmaticMinion enigmatic]] personalities made them fan favorites. Unsurprisingly, they appropriately became {{Breakout Character}}s and were given much larger roles in the sequels.
** ''Film/JohnWickChapter2'':
*** The Bowery King, played by Creator/LaurenceFishburne. Despite [[OneSceneWonder his limited screen time]], he's a pretty memorable character thanks to his hamminess and being one of the few people to not be intimidated by John, particularly since he's apparently homeless. Like Winston and Charon above, he was given a much larger role in the sequels.
*** The Sommelier played by Creator/PeterSerafinowicz, who is noticeably prim, posh, and proud of his job, which is to sell implements of murder. The amount of class and sophistication he oozes while recommending weaponry to John with all the detail and care of the finest of wines instantly made him a fan-favorite.
*** Gianna is almost literally a OneSceneWonder, but she nonetheless makes a big impression on audiences; her character is a ruthless criminal mastermind but also sympathetic, charismatic, and with a nigh-unshakeable composure.
*** The [[QuirkyMinibossSquad random collection of assassins]] that go after John when he's trying to flee. Some of them are just mooks that John kills in passing and don't serve much of a narrative purpose unlike Cassian and Ares, but there's also the memorable ones, such as the [[MadeOfIron unbelievably tough]] [[GiantMook sumo assassin]], the DarkActionGirl violinist, and the pair in the bar that serve to demonstrate John's [[ThePenIsMightier writing skills]].
** ''Film/JohnWickChapter3Parabellum''
*** Sofia's two pet Belgian Malinois. They're adorable, loyal, great fighters and the concept of armored dogs taking down dangerous gunmen just works so well in the ''John Wick'' universe.
*** The two Shinobi who are Zero's apprentices. Their actors are ''Film/TheRaid'' alumni, and their fight with John is considered among the best in this film, which already had a high bar.
** ''Film/JohnWickChapter4'':
** Killa is the most minor of the film's antagonists, but he's well-liked amongst the fanbase for being a hilariously over-the-top LargeHam and [[CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass putting up a surprisingly good fight against John]] in spite of being overweight and asthmatic. Being played by action movie favorite Creator/ScottAdkins also helps.
** Akira Shimazu, portrayed by the popular Music/RinaSawayama in her debut film, is also extremely popular for being a badass ActionGirl who's able to keep up with John Wick and make a stunning first impression despite the fact that she's only in the movie's first act [[spoiler:and in TheStinger]]. Many fans have expressed hope to see a spin-off work featuring her in the future.
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* ''Film/IronEagle'':
** The five Russians from the second movie (especially Yuri) are better liked than most of their American counterparts for being more professional and dignified while still having their own NotSoAboveItAll RagtagBunchOfMisfits traits.
** Stockman from the third movie never gets any action scenes but is still a pretty popular supporting character for being a BenevolentBoss and CoolOldGuy whose actor plays his role convincingly.
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* Creator/DoraBryan's Auntie Cora is considered by many of ''Film/UpTheFront'''s haters to be the best part of the film, despite only having two scenes.
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* ''Film/WereNoAngels'': Adolphe is a TeamPet who is never even seen outside of his cage, but is still a very popular character.
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* ''Film/ShallWeDance2004'': Link, the CampStraight dancer played by Creator/StanleyTucci and BunnyEarsLawyer private detectives Devine and Scotty all make the most of their supporting roles and get some of the most complimentary comments from fans.

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* ''Film/{{Knightriders}}''
** LipstickLesbian ActionGirl Dame Rocky and BunnyEarsLawyer camp doctor Merlin may not have their own subplots, but are two of the film's best-liked characters.
** The mysterious Native American challenger turned troupe member takes a while to show up and has no name or dialogue, but is still a very popular character.
** Bagman TheStoner may mostly get overshadowed by other members of the troupe for much of the film, but when he does get a couple of powerful {{Rousing Speech}}es, they make him stand a lot higher in the eyes of the fans.
** Friar Tuck may not be much more than the PluckyComicRelief, but few people have anything bad to say about how well he handles that role.
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* ''Film/MiracleAtMidnight'':
** Brave young student resistance fighter and [[spoiler:SacrificialLion]] Jorgen is a big favorite despite his secondary role.
** Georg Duckwitz, TheMole undermining the plans to deport the Jews, may not appear too often, but provides some of the most powerful scenes in the movie.
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* ''Film/LatePhases'':
** The gunsmith Ambrose hires to make his silver bullets and the mail carrier whom Ambrose enlists to help follow the blood trail after the first werewolf attack are both only on screen for a minute or two but make strong impressions with their helpfulness and the nuances they give their characters.
** Father Roger is a secondary character but feels like he could have carried the movie himself whenever he has a touching conversation with Ambrose that also teases him as a werewolf suspect.
** Clarissa isn't the most prominent of the three MauveShirt welcoming committee ladies but is easily the most popular of them due to getting some nuanced, compassionate moments and being played by Tina Louise of ''Series/GilligansIsland''.
** HeroicDog Shadow doesn't survive the first act, but effortlessly melts fans' hearts.
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* * ''Film/TheNiceGuys'': Amelia only gets four or five scenes with dialogue and is never the smartest or most likable person in the room. Nonetheless, she is considered a compelling and integral part of the movie for her status as a mysterious ActionSurvivor who wears a striking yellow dress and ultimately turns out to be hilariously kooky and self-righteous (albeit still making valid points).
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* ''Film/CityHall'': AffablyEvil show tunes-loving CorruptPolitician Frank Anselmo and the Mayor’s GoodIsNotDumb Chief of Staff Abe Goodman tend to be at least as well-remembered as the lead players.
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* Creator/MNightShyamalan put a [[StrawCritic film critic]] in ''Film/LadyInTheWater'' mainly so he could [[TakeThatCritics bash film critics]] for not liking ''Film/TheVillage''. A great many viewers felt this critic was the only likeable character in the film.

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* Creator/MNightShyamalan put a [[StrawCritic film critic]] in ''Film/LadyInTheWater'' mainly so he could [[TakeThatCritics bash film critics]] for not liking ''Film/TheVillage''.''Film/TheVillage2004''. A great many viewers felt this critic was the only likeable character in the film.
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* ''Film/StuckOnYou'': Secondary character April Mercedes, the twins' bubbly neighbor, is a big fan favorite for being played by Creator/EvaMendes at her loveliest and being the first person to help and befriend the twins (including with some SmarterThanTheyLook advice) after their move.
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** [[TheGhost Felix Steiner never appears in the film]], but he's frequently mentioned by Hitler and the bunker staff as the general that will turn the tide of the war with a counterattack that will save Berlin from the Red Army. This delusional HopeSpot leads to Hitler's iconic VillainousBreakdown scene when he's informed that Steiner did not attack due to a shortage of troops. Because Steiner is frequently mentioned in many scenes parodied by ''WebVideo/HitlerRants'' videos, he is designated in the videos as Hitler's errand boy constantly failing his tasks, leading to Hitler ranting mad. The parodies, along with the original film itself, gave Steiner the ignominious reputation among fans and historian buffs as the man who could have won World War II for Hitler, making him both a MemeticLoser and MemeticBadass status depending on who you ask.

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** [[TheGhost Felix Steiner never appears in the film]], but he's frequently mentioned by Hitler and the bunker staff as the general that will turn the tide of the war with a counterattack that will save Berlin from the Red Army. This delusional HopeSpot leads to Hitler's iconic VillainousBreakdown scene when he's informed that Steiner did not attack due to a shortage of troops. Because Steiner is frequently mentioned in many scenes parodied by ''WebVideo/HitlerRants'' videos, he is designated in the videos as Hitler's errand boy constantly failing his tasks, leading to Hitler ranting mad. The parodies, along with the original film itself, gave Steiner the ignominious reputation among fans and historian buffs as the man who could have won World War II for Hitler, making him both a MemeticLoser and MemeticBadass status depending on who you ask.
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** [[TheGhost Felix Steiner never appears in the film]], but he's frequently mentioned by Hitler and the bunker staff as the general that will turn the tide of the war with a counterattack that will save Berlin from the Red Army. This delusional HopeSpot leads to Hitler's iconic VillainousBreakdown scene when he's informed that Steiner did not attack due to a shortage of troops. Because Steiner is frequently mentioned in many scenes parodied by ''WebVideo/HitlerRants'' videos, he is designated in the videos as Hitler's errand boy constantly failing his tasks, leading to Hitler ranting mad. The parodies, along with the original film itself, gave Steiner the ignominious reputation among fans and historian buffs as the man who could have won World War II for Hitler, which gave him both a MemeticLoser and MemeticBadass status depending on who you ask.

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** [[TheGhost Felix Steiner never appears in the film]], but he's frequently mentioned by Hitler and the bunker staff as the general that will turn the tide of the war with a counterattack that will save Berlin from the Red Army. This delusional HopeSpot leads to Hitler's iconic VillainousBreakdown scene when he's informed that Steiner did not attack due to a shortage of troops. Because Steiner is frequently mentioned in many scenes parodied by ''WebVideo/HitlerRants'' videos, he is designated in the videos as Hitler's errand boy constantly failing his tasks, leading to Hitler ranting mad. The parodies, along with the original film itself, gave Steiner the ignominious reputation among fans and historian buffs as the man who could have won World War II for Hitler, which gave making him both a MemeticLoser and MemeticBadass status depending on who you ask.
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* Agent Stone from ''Film/SonicTheHedgehog'' has proven quite popular for how completely unphased he is by [[BigBad Dr. Robotnik's]] complete and utter batshit insanity, his [[UndyingLoyalty loyalty]] and [[VillainousFriendship genuine concern]] for the doctor, and for just how [[StraightMan hilariously normal]] he is when put up against the MadScientist's [[ChewingTheScenery scenery chewing]].

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* Agent Stone from ''Film/SonicTheHedgehog'' ''Film/SonicTheHedgehog2020'' has proven quite popular for how completely unphased he is by [[BigBad Dr. Robotnik's]] complete and utter batshit insanity, his [[UndyingLoyalty loyalty]] and [[VillainousFriendship genuine concern]] for the doctor, and for just how [[StraightMan hilariously normal]] he is when put up against the MadScientist's [[ChewingTheScenery scenery chewing]].
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* ''Film/TwoHeadedSharkAttack'': Kirsten, Ethan, Liza, and Kristen are all at least six places from the top of the closing credits but get almost as much love as FinalGirl Kate from some fans due to Kirsten being a BrainyBrunette and TheReliableOne when it comes to thinking about how to survive the shark, Ethan having a good HoldTheLine moment, Liza having some good DeadpanSnarker moments, and Kristen showing some AmbiguouslyGay protectiveness of her friend Dana. All four of them being among the more photogenic cast members also helps.

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* Hermann Fegelein from ''Film/{{Downfall}}'', as while he's not really any more personally likeable than his Nazi comrades, he consistently shows more situational awareness and is clearly only in it for the [[AmbitionIsEvil sake of his career]], rather than fanaticism. He's so popular among fans that he's rountinely a major character in all the [[WebVideo/HitlerRants Hitler parodies]] the film spawned, usually playing the part of ThePrankster.

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Hermann Fegelein from ''Film/{{Downfall}}'', as Fegelein, while he's not really any more personally likeable than his Nazi comrades, he [[OnlySaneMan consistently shows more situational awareness awareness]] and is clearly only in it for the [[AmbitionIsEvil sake of his career]], rather than fanaticism. He's so This, combined with [[MemeticMutation the scene of Hitler screaming his name out]], made him popular among fans fans, so much so that he's rountinely routinely a major character in all the [[WebVideo/HitlerRants Hitler parodies]] the film spawned, usually playing the part of ThePrankster.ThePrankster. It also helps that he's played by Creator/ThomasKretschmann.
** [[TheGhost Felix Steiner never appears in the film]], but he's frequently mentioned by Hitler and the bunker staff as the general that will turn the tide of the war with a counterattack that will save Berlin from the Red Army. This delusional HopeSpot leads to Hitler's iconic VillainousBreakdown scene when he's informed that Steiner did not attack due to a shortage of troops. Because Steiner is frequently mentioned in many scenes parodied by ''WebVideo/HitlerRants'' videos, he is designated in the videos as Hitler's errand boy constantly failing his tasks, leading to Hitler ranting mad. The parodies, along with the original film itself, gave Steiner the ignominious reputation among fans and historian buffs as the man who could have won World War II for Hitler, which gave him both a MemeticLoser and MemeticBadass status depending on who you ask.
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* ''Film/GhostDogTheWayOfTheSamurai'':
** Secondary characters Louise (for being a polite but enigmatic and troubled MafiaPrincess who gets some SmarterThanTheyLook and BewareTheQuietOnes hints) and Raymond (for being the biggest NiceGuy in the movie and having some funny moments due to the LanguageBarrier between him and his friend Ghost Dog) are two of the most popular characters for most fans.
**The man building an ark on his rooftop, the kung fu expert, and the camouflage-wearing man who is implied to be another hitman/modern samurai all only appear for a few seconds but are widely praised for adding a lot of color to the film.
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* ''Film/TheNightOfTheDemons2'': CrazyIsCool MamaBear Sister Gloria and Terri (a BetaBitch who is played by Creator/ChristineTaylor and has some good PluckyComicRelief and EveryoneHasStandards moments) are both quite popular despite their arguably secondary roles.
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* ''Film/TwoHands'': Supporting characters Deirdre (whose performer won an Australian Film Institute award for best supporting actress), Wooza, and Craig are among the best-liked parts of the movie for their roles in the iconic scenes setting up and carrying out the BankRobbery.
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* While ''Film/RimOfTheWorld'' is considered a [[SoBadItsGood mediocre movie]], [[AllLovingHero Gabriel]] is a character that even detractors tend to like. From his first appearance he is shown to be a genuine NiceGuy by having BigBrotherInstinct towards [[ShrinkingViolet Alex]] and repeatedly calls out [[SpoiledBrat Dariush]] for his jerkass behavior, but he became a fan favorite once his status as a TheWoobie is revealed due his [[DelayedDiagnosis Dyscalculia]] and ParentalAbandonment. It's also not bad that Gabriel is the only PrettyBoy in the cast, being played by the handsome Italian actor, [[https://www.instagram.com/p/CaMJEGULZaj/ Alessio Scalzotto]].

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* While ''Film/RimOfTheWorld'' is considered a [[SoBadItsGood mediocre movie]], [[AllLovingHero Gabriel]] is a character that even detractors tend to like. From his first appearance he is shown to be a genuine NiceGuy by having BigBrotherInstinct towards [[ShrinkingViolet Alex]] and repeatedly calls out [[SpoiledBrat Dariush]] for his jerkass behavior, but he became a fan favorite once his status as a TheWoobie is revealed due his [[DelayedDiagnosis Dyscalculia]] and ParentalAbandonment. It's also not bad that Gabriel is the only PrettyBoy in the cast, being played by the handsome Italian actor, [[https://www.instagram.com/p/CaMJEGULZaj/ beverlyhillsmagazine.com/rising-hollywood-stars-alessio-scalzotto/ Alessio Scalzotto]].
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* While ''Film/RimOfTheWorld'' is considered a [[SoBadItsGood mediocre movie]], [[AllLovingHero Gabriel]]] is a character that even detractors tend to like. From his first appearance he is shown to be a genuine NiceGuy by having BigBrotherInstinct towards [[ShrinkingViolet Alex]] and repeatedly calls out [[SpoiledBrat Dariush]] for his jerkass behavior, but he became a fan favorite once his status as a TheWoobie is revealed due his [[DelayedDiagnosis Dyscalculia]] and ParentalAbandonment. It's also not bad that Gabriel is the only PrettyBoy in the cast, being played by the handsome Italian actor, [[https://www.instagram.com/p/CaMJEGULZaj/ Alessio Scalzotto]].

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* While ''Film/RimOfTheWorld'' is considered a [[SoBadItsGood mediocre movie]], [[AllLovingHero Gabriel]]] Gabriel]] is a character that even detractors tend to like. From his first appearance he is shown to be a genuine NiceGuy by having BigBrotherInstinct towards [[ShrinkingViolet Alex]] and repeatedly calls out [[SpoiledBrat Dariush]] for his jerkass behavior, but he became a fan favorite once his status as a TheWoobie is revealed due his [[DelayedDiagnosis Dyscalculia]] and ParentalAbandonment. It's also not bad that Gabriel is the only PrettyBoy in the cast, being played by the handsome Italian actor, [[https://www.instagram.com/p/CaMJEGULZaj/ Alessio Scalzotto]].
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* While ''Film/RimOfTheWorld'' is considered a [[SoBadItsGood mediocre movie]], [[AllLovingHero Gabriel]]] is a character that even detractors tend to like. From his first appearance he is shown to be a genuine NiceGuy by having BigBrotherInstinct towards [[ShrinkingViolet Alex]] and repeatedly calls out [[SpoiledBrat Dariush]] for his jerkass behavior, but he became a fan favorite once his status as a TheWoobie is revealed due his [[DelayedDiagnosis Dyscalculia]] and ParentalAbandonment. It's also not bad that Gabriel is the only PrettyBoy in the cast, being played by the handsome Italian actor, [[https://www.instagram.com/p/CaMJEGULZaj/ Alessio Scalzotto]].

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* ''Film/{{Scream 4}}'' was the least successful film of the series by far, but just about everyone who's seen it declared Creator/HaydenPanettiere as Kirby the ''real'' FinalGirl. [[spoiler: It turns out they were right - ''Film/ScreamVI'' brings Kirby back... she's revealed to be he ''only'' character introduced in ''Scream 4'' to still be alive.]]

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* ''Film/{{Scream 4}}'' was the least successful film of the series by far, but just about everyone who's seen it declared Creator/HaydenPanettiere as Kirby the ''real'' FinalGirl. [[spoiler: It turns out they were right - ''Film/ScreamVI'' brings Kirby back... she's revealed to be he the ''only'' character introduced in ''Scream 4'' to still be alive.alive. Oh yeah, she kills one of the Ghostfaces as well - she definitely TookALevelInBadass.]]
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* ''Film/{{Scream 4}}'' was the least successful film of the series by far, but just about everyone who's seen it declared Creator/HaydenPanettiere as Kirby the ''real'' FinalGirl.

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* The ''Franchise/{{Saw}}'' fanbase is very character-focused, and pretty much everyone in it loves Adam; despite only being in two out of nine movies [[spoiler: (alive, that is -- he's [[MercyKill mercy killed]] by Amanda in his second appearance and then his corpse is in the bathroom at the end of the second and seventh films)]] and only speaking in one of them, he is a ''clear'' fan favorite. One of the fanbase's running jokes/theories is that he's [[spoiler: not actually dead]], which goes to show just how cherished he is, and the vast majority of fanfiction includes if not centers around him. Speaking of fanfiction, a lot of it is FixFic for him in which he [[spoiler: gets out of the bathroom with Lawrence.]]

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* The ''Franchise/{{Saw}}'' fanbase is very character-focused, and pretty much everyone in it loves Adam; despite only being in two out of nine movies [[spoiler: (alive, that is -- he's [[MercyKill mercy killed]] by Amanda in his second appearance and then his corpse is in the bathroom at the end of the second and seventh films)]] and only speaking in one of them, he is a ''clear'' fan favorite. One of the fanbase's running jokes/theories is that he's [[spoiler: not actually dead]], which goes to show just how cherished he is, and the vast majority much of the fanfiction includes if not centers around him. Speaking of fanfiction, a lot of it is FixFic for him in which he [[spoiler: gets out of the bathroom with Lawrence.]]

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