10 iconic movie characters and where to watch them on streaming

An antihero is a character who does not have the qualities that are usually found in a hero, such as compassion and respect for the law. However, even if it is to satisfy his own interests, he ends up doing justice and often saving the planet. He can appear in comics, films and series

In cinema, there are already several antiheroes as prominent characters in films. Below, get to know some of them.

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Who are the most iconic screen antiheroes?

In films, there are several iconic antiheroes, who are greatly adored and remembered by the public. How about diving into this world of entertainment and taking advantage of everything these characters have to offer in the productions they star in? Next, see 10 antiheroes and where to watch them on streaming.

1 – Dominic Toretto

The main character of the Fast & Furious franchise, a film that first hit theaters in 2001, Dominic Toretto, played by actor Vin Diesel, is an outlaw leader of a gang of thieves in Los Angeles. His main motivation is the adrenaline of street racing and he has the characteristic of being extremely loyal to his friends and family.

Throughout the 11 productions of the franchise, Toretto gained great prominence as an anti-hero. This is because he became involved, together with his team, in a series of missions against terrorists and even government espionage. In the latest feature films released, for example, he can now be seen as a true defender of justice, combating global threats.

Where to watch: The films are available in different streamings. The Fast and the Furious (2001), for example, can be found on Amazon Prime Video (Premium subscription) and for rent on Apple TV, YouTube and Google Play Movies and TV. Check out where to watch the others.

2 – Punisher

At the beginning of the story, the character Punisher appears as an enemy of Spider-Man in the 1970s. He was a war veteran who lost his family after the mafia murdered them.

To take justice into his own hands, the Punisher began to fight criminals violently, which places him as an anti-hero. To face evil, he relies on his combat skills and large arsenal of weapons, in addition to the use of lethal force.

Where to watch: Sony One (Sony Pictures Entertainment streaming channel available on Amazon Prime Video).

3 – Venom

In the film, Venom is initially an alien symbiote that has been used by Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed), the creator of the Vida Foundation, to carry out tests on humans, who even died as guinea pigs. In the midst of this, Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy), an investigative journalist, begins researching the case, ends up having contact with the symbiote and transforms into Venom, a parasitic anti-hero.

Perverse, dark and fueled by anger, he is shaped by Eddie and becomes a good creature, helping to fight crime and save the planet.

• Where to watch Venom (2028): Sony One; is also available to rent and buy on Amazon Prime Video.
• Where to watch Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021): Available to Netflix subscribers

4 – Gru

Villain and protagonist in the animated film franchise “Despicable Me”, Gru is a clumsy character with no social tact. Their main objective is to steal the Moon.

However, even though he is a great villain, throughout the story, he starts to demonstrate his good side when he approaches three adorable orphans who want to have him as a father. Furthermore, there are the minions, which are your faithful companions. Despicable Me has three films.

Where to watch: Globoplay, Prime Video, Claro Vídeo and Apple TV+.

5 – Harley Quinn

Harleen Quinzel, known as Harley Quinn, first appeared in the series “Batman: The Animated Series”. At first she was just a secondary character who helped the Joker, but she soon gained a legion of fans, which made her gain more prominence in her role.

Originally, Harley Quinn appears as the psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum and falls in love with the Joker during her therapy sessions. In theaters, she made her debut in the film Suicide Squad (2016) and later participated in the feature film Birds of Prey (2020).

• Where to watch Suicide Squad (2016): MAX and Apple TV
• Where to watch Birds of Prey (2020): MAX, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV

6 – Ghost Rider

Anti-hero who is part of the darker side of Marvel, Ghost Rider, played by actor Nicolas Cage, tells the story of motorcycle racer and stuntman Johnny Blaze, who after making a pact with the devil receives a curse in which he becomes transforms into the personification of the Spirit of Vengeance.

However, instead of becoming an evil being, he has only one goal: revenge against people who harm the world. There are two films about the character.

• Where to watch Ghost Rider – Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+
• Where to watch Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance – Amazon Prime Video

7 – Captain Nascimento

This list also could not be missing one of the most striking anti-heroes in Brazilian cinema, Captain Nascimento, protagonist of the films “Tropa de Elite” (2007) and “Tropa de Elite: O Enimigo Agora é Outro” (2010).

Captain Nascimento is seen as an anti-hero because of his behavior. He does not follow the law in the most correct way, taking very violent attitudes to combat crime. For example, instead of carrying out an interrogation according to the law, he prefers to use radical methods, such as suffocating the suspect by placing a bag over his head.

• Where to watch Elite Squad (2007): Amazon Prime Video, Globoplay and Apple TV
• Where to watch Elite Squad: The Enemy is Now Another (2010): Globoplay and Amazon Prime Video

8 – John Wick

John Wick, played by Keanu Reeves, is considered the best assassin in the world, in an environment full of criminal organizations. However, he was already retired, until in the first film, “John Wick: Back to the Game” (2014), the character returns to active duty after a personal issue.

As he was retired and started killing only people involved in crime, he became a great standout as an anti-hero.

• Where to watch John Wick – Back to the Game: Amazon Prime Video, Claro TV+, Globoplay (Telecine), Max and Netflix
• Where to watch John Wick 2: A New Day to Kill – Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Globoplay (Telecine) and Netflix
• Where to watch John Wick 3: Parabellum – Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Globoplay (Telecine), Netflix and UOL Play
• Where to watch John Wick 4: Baba Yaga – Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+

9 – Deadpool

Deadpool first appeared in theaters in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)”, with actor Ryan Reynolds playing Wade Wilson. But his consecration as an anti-hero came in 2016, when he starred in his own film.

It was very well accepted by fans and critics, as it had a fresh and uncompromising approach to superhero films. He became established in cinemas, so much so that he even starred in the films “Deadpool 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine”.

Where to watch: “X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)”, “Deadpool”, “Deadpool 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine” on Disney+

10 – Catwoman

Originally a villain, Catwoman is an antihero with her own code of honor and no respect for the law. However, she acts as a protector of the weakest, as long as it does not affect her personal interests.

The character has appeared in the films “Batman” (1966), “Batman Returns” (1992), “Catwoman” (2004), “Batman: The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) and “The Batman ” (2022).

Where to watch:

• Batman – The Batman (1966): Disney+
• Batman Returns (1992): Max, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies and Apple TV
• Catwoman (2004): Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV
• Batman – The Dark Knight Rises (2012): Max, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies and Apple TV
• The Batman (2022): Max, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies and Apple TV