Top 10 Greatest Wes Anderson Characters

[@dudette0911]

My favourite Wes Anderson film by far is The Royal Tenenbaums; probably one of my favourite films of all time. The story is simple but so well executed and each character was given so much depth. My favourite Wes Anderson characters are the Tenenbaum children (Richie being my favourite), Dignan, Francis Whitman, Ned Plimpton, Suzy Bishop, Sam Shukusky, and Gustave H. I mainly miss the days of heavy collaboration with Owen Wilson.

[@summerjonz]

I still can't believe several frat pack members are also Wes Anderson veterans, it's so hilarious!

[@BronsonFan111]

M. Gustave is my favorite.

[@teheyepatch]

+BronsonFan111 Biggest Oscar snub of 2014 for sure!

[@BronsonFan111]

+teheyepatch He AND Jake Gyllenhaal for Nightcrawler. I don't even think the Academy mentioned it whatsoever.

[@Adishollywood]

"Take your hands off my lobby boy!"

[@PublicEnemyMinusOne]

+BronsonFan111 Nightcrawler was awesome! idk what makeup they used on Jake but man!! His eyes looked ridiculously disturbing!

[@zjapp]

+BronsonFan111 interstellar too

[@chloefletcher4614]

I'm a huge Wes Anderson fan. he is so unique and truly underrated.

[@tatehildyard5332]

Chloe Fletcher If you like his stuff, you should check out the films of Francois Truffaut.

[@anthonyismyname1341]

He’s not underrated

[@tgg213]

Wes Anderson is a contender for my favorite director. I love his style, especially the simetric shots and the quirky dialogue

[@groberti]

+Tiago Goulart Quirky yet somehow still down to earth and raw.

[@eminemlikeme]

Wes Anderson is such an underrated director.

[@nickperry3255]

+Ali Titssucker ummm hes pretty popular

[@YourBrother84]

He is far from popular sadly, when people hear director they instantly think steven spielberg or micheal bay or someone like that

[@Boomer7654]

+dank memer spielberg is a known producer, not director

[@YourBrother84]

Same difference

[@LockeWick]

+dank memer That is because he makes different films so the general public wouldn't know him. He is very popular with film lovers, actors, directors, ect.

[@richmahogany1]

Adrian Brody's guy from Budapest Hotel was so goddamn funny.

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

WHAT MEANING OF THIS SHIT ?

[@malcolmraphael6677]

pro trick: you can watch series on Flixzone. I've been using it for watching lots of of movies lately.

[@piercenikolai4551]

@Malcolm Raphael yea, have been watching on Flixzone for years myself =)

[@SDuce3]

"that fucking f****t!"

[@koizumiayumu4946]

I'm happy there are three Tenenbaums on this list. By far his best movie.

[@jsmithsua]

Wes Anderson and Quinten Tarantino are the best directors of our time . Love their work

[@lucazacforever]

Yes, and In my opinion coen bros too.

[@khalidhenry8252]

jonah john smith sua Agree 100%!!!

[@joantovar5711]

Man, they are my favorite directors as well. Their movies are as fantastic as Mr. Fox.

[@Creepjacker]

I think in terms of style Wes Anderson is to comedy as Tarantino is to action/drama

[@NewStorkProductions]

jonah john smith sua don't forget Christopher Nolan

[@michaeljohnson5720]

How in the hell is Gustave H. not #1?

[@lynchstan9745]

+Michael Johnson Because Max Fischer saved Latin.

[@michaeljohnson5720]

Lynch Stan still haven't seen rushmore actually. trying to get around to it but just haven't had time

[@harrisondowns3009]

+Phil Leotardo Rushmore is, in my opinion, Anderson's greatest piece of art. My all-time favorite movie. Max Fischer is amazing. Gustave is a great GREAT 2nd though.

[@lynchstan9745]

Phil Leotardo DO IT! it's Wes' best film in my opinion

[@desertvalleyfilms9136]

The shah of iran over here

[@philyates7670]

If you ever want proof as to why the Oscars are over rated bullshit, then the failure to even nominate Ralph Fiennes is your proof. Grand Budapest Hotel is a magnificent film but wouldn't have been the same without his outstanding acting.

[@mistahwat]

What about Jake Gyllenhal from Nightcrawler? That is the same year

[@2001mark]

1. Steve Zissou 2. Dignan 3. Captain Sharp 4. Max Fischer 5. Klaus Daimler 6. Herman Blume 7. Margaret Yang 8. Eleanor Zissou 9. Gustave H. 10.Ned Plimpton

[@bananajoe3053]

I feel so bad for Ed Nortons character in moonrise kingdom

[@TheWes301201]

At least he ended up with that cute phone operator.

[@TheSportsfan1000]

No Sam from Moonrise Kingdom?!?!

[@nancylee5902]

;-(((

[@tatehildyard5332]

TheSportsfan1000 You should see "Patterson" with Adam Driver. Jim Jarmusch paired the actors who played Sam and Suzy together in cameos.

[@bretditty7142]

Not even an honorable mention!!

[@Sneewitchen1]

Sam deserves much more recognition!Dimitri too

[@dracko307]

I just watched the entire Wes Anderson series of movies like 30 mins ago, I'm really shocked that this came out immediately after I finished tho

[@Dethclaus]

The Iluminati are working in mysterious ways.

[@Rubberfooted]

You finished all the movies in 30 minutes??

[@sandraschenk603]

Where can you watch his movies?

[@jerrygil1965]

That's really strange

[@jimvargaco.6344]

Steve Zissou honestly is my favorite of Anderson's characters

[@bluepolarbear]

He somehow managed to make a scene in which he talks to a shark a tear jerker.

[@maximilian6830]

this made me realize that Wes Anderson really likes bill murray

[@JonSmith-cx7gr]

As well he might.

[@kradz3667]

Bill Murray has been asked about his relationship with Wes Anderson. He said if Anderson says he has a role for him in a movie he does it without thinking about it because of his respect for the way Anderson directs and writes his films.

[@fahimahmedchowdhury1420]

And Owen Wilson too.

[@brandocalrissian3294]

​@@fahimahmedchowdhury1420Wes and the Wilson brothers all grew up together.

[@Jordan-ts6tn]

I'm gonna guess right now #1 is either M. Gustave or Max Fischer.

[@lorenzozaccagnini5255]

Absolutely agree! Max Fisher forever! Also, Jack Whitman deserved to be mentioned.

[@fs55261]

It seems we have a fan of Schwartzman :)

[@OfLegionReal]

Thank you I loved the character Jack and I am Schwartzman fan

[@vincentadultman8527]

Pagoda didn't even get an honorable mention?

[@tatehildyard5332]

Vincent Adultman Eh. Mr.Littlejeans was better.

[@bird42069]

@@tatehildyard5332 no, pagoda had more lines

[@jackcrow9736]

for me it's definitely Zissou and a close 2ND is Gustave

[@jackcrow9736]

and like Wes Anderson, I too am a born and raised Texan so I know what I'm talking about.

[@hollismills2671]

I lost my mind when I found out he was a Houston native. Texas bleeds talent I say!

[@jackcrow9736]

Hollis Mills Oh yes ma'am it does. Hell I was born in, grew up in, and still live in Houston. The Wilson brothers are from Texas as well, I believe the Austin area but don't quote me on that. Even Jamie Foxx is from La Grange.

[@Martel4]

+Jack Crow Klaus is great too.

[@jackcrow9736]

Daniel Ramirez IKR

[@zariproductions5304]

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[@HipHopMovieNews]

The Grand Budapest Hotel was such an awesome movie, so was Moonrise kingdom. I'll have to check out some of the other films.

[@rainyday4970]

Please watch them ALL, including Fantastic Mr Fox. You will LOVE them!! I think The Royal Tenenbaums is my favorite, followed closely by The Life Aquatic (Steve Zissou), but I love them ALL so it's a close call.

[@vincentvancraig]

Rushmore is a must

[@jerrygil1965]

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a must

[@wallacerigby4393]

It's like reading a book in movie form!

[@hank1972]

Wes' characters are all flawed but lovable.

[@samlou3665]

yeah, makes me love them more

[@lightscameronreaction6860]

Grand Budapest Hotel is by far Wes Anderson's best movie.

[@nicejob6601]

I would say Rushmore

[@mitchelgreen9083]

+Cameron French His best probably, but not by far.

[@moosemush]

+Cameron French My favorite is Fantastic Mr. Fox. It's where his style is the most effective imo

[@Martel4]

+Left Shark How do I choose between Rushmore, Life Aquatic, Royal Tenenbaums or Fantastic Mr. Fox? I really need to see Grand Budapest.

[@szcsaba1994]

+Cameron French The best Wes Anderson movie is what u saw firstly. For me, its the Moonrise Kingdom, that movie mad me happy and sad at the same time

[@JustMe-zo7fx]

Yay! Max Fisher is my all time favourite Wes Anderson Character.

[@94Trish]

Me too. No one else can come close.

[@mohohato]

seems like Owen Wilson and Bill Murry are in almost all of these movies or is it just me

[@neutrallynonsensical3477]

nathan rabalais yep there are in practically all of them. Jason Schwartzman too !

[@michaelschlifke7526]

Yup wes Anderson goes with Murray on all even Isle of Dogs

[@theorothchild7946]

Bill Murray is in all of them, except Bottle Rocket. Owen Wilson is in all, except Moonrise Kingdom and Isle of Dogs, including writing Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, and Royal Tannenbaums. Jason Schwartzman, all though he didn't act in Isle of Dogs, co-wrote it with Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, and Kunich Komura. Meaning, he was in all, except Bottle Rocket, Royal Tannebaums, and Life Aquatic.

[@dankit2548]

Edward Norton is also in the vast majority

[@HorrorKid101VampiresLive]

Norton has only appeared in three as of now.

[@SilentLulamoon]

TOP 8 - My favorite Anderson movies 8- The Darjeeling Limited 7- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 6- Bottle Rocket 5- The Royal Tenenbaums 4- The Grand Budapest Hotel 3- Moonrise Kingdom 2- Fantastic Mr. Fox 1- Rushmore

[@AdventurousJourneys]

Every Wes Anderson film is beautiful done and every year I hope to get closer to one of his movies to be released. His work is like one last light in this slaughterhouse we call humanity.

[@rainyday4970]

WELL SAID.

[@lorenzoamer8456]

With the release of The French Dispatch, a new addition to my list of favorite Wes Anderson characters is Roebuck Wright

[@aemckee6079]

This could have been extended to a top 15. This list pretty much warrants a top 15.

[@automaticchic]

I remember watching the darjeeling limited when i was younger.loved it.must watch again

[@MegaBleedman]

I'm just regular movie watcher but I have never seen any of this movies in cinema theaters. Why is that?

[@bptnmrphy3991]

they're indie films, as in almost no publicity is done for the movie and are played in smaller theatres.

[@sawyerhill7937]

grand budapest won multiple oscars! are you kidding me!

[@rainyday4970]

I strongly recommend that you watch ALL of this director's magnificent, quirky, endearing, HILARIOUS and thoughtful, intelligent films.

[@loganbryan5311]

Because the unthinking American masses want explosions

[@EzraDair]

Just the thought of seeing the Wilsons in many Wes Anderson movies makes smile ..

[@fs55261]

I respect that you mentioned it at all, but Darjeeling need more attention! I've got a incredible soft spot for Peter and Jack :)

[@robbiepena6240]

completely agree with #1!!!

[@firstnamesurname2210]

Wes Anderson and Quentin Tarantino are my favorite directors

[@trentdumon9054]

Tarantino, Spielberg, Fincher, Scorsesse, Nolan, Anderson

[@firstnamesurname2210]

+trd 12 agree with u those are good directors

[@lewiscranston881]

For me it's Kubrick, The Coen Brothers, Paul Thomas Anderson, Orson Welles, Scorsese, Spielberg and probably WA.

[@JoJoJoker]

Same. They have a consistent vision within their own universe.

[@tangyspy]

Don't tell the spoilers -_- I planned on watching Darjeeling Ltd.

[@sawyerhill7937]

its a rather odd film

[@petermacdonough9077]

Ive always loved Richie!! Ive been in love with someone I cant have and I am an athlete. Although sometimes I feel like taking my life, there is always a silver lining to life and things get eventually better. Ive always admired his secret that he's held all his life and is not afraid to speak the truth about his love, even when other people think its wrong!!

[@URKKfdf]

Brobably the best list of 2016 so far!

[@shlokk7810]

Finally a list I know all entries! Thanks so much for making it!

[@DragonFlopp]

I love all these characters so much that I don't care what order they're in.

[@LiviotheDoubleFang]

I thought the ending clip was gonna be Pagoda opening his swiss army knife and stabbing Royal. "You son of a bitch!"

[@bluepolarbear]

"That is the last time you stab me!"

[@melucoyoy6398]

Totally agree, Max Fischer is such a great character!

[@Sneewitchen1]

Love this films!They are all GREATand SPECIAL.But Hotel the Grand Budapest with all his caracters is#1 to me"Get your hands off my lobby boy !" :D

[@brandocalrissian3294]

I am genuinely surprised to see the life aquatic get some serious love. Most people hate that movie and consider it one of, if not his worst. Personally, it's probably my 3rd all time favorite movie, so it is nice to see it get some credit it deserves. Life aquatic, grand Budapest and then darjeeling and tenenbaums are tied for 3rd.

[@Jacob-hw9bo]

This video is probably in my top seven favorite videos of KZbin, and that's saying something.

[@Pluckyy3]

Its so interesting to see how many of the same actors he uses throughout his films

[@bananajoe3053]

1. Dignan 2. Scout Master Ward 3. Max Fischer 4. Royal Tenenbaum 5. Herman Blume

[@DreDaDon16]

Coen Brother characters

[@trentdumon9054]

agreed

[@TheSMLIFfilms]

That ideas dumber than a bag of hammers.

[@josehurtado5584]

min 3:18 just suzy?? It should be suzy and sam, it should be a tie, there cant be one without the other and their love proves it. One could even argue that it should be just sam, he is the one who introduces suzy to the story since he started their friendship, he can carry on his own, he has no parents, he deserved something here, enough said

[@13IanDemons]

I fell in love with Wes Anderson when The Fantastic Mr. Fox first came out then I watched all his movies and fell in love even more but lately a bunch of hipster/trendy fucks represent him as something gay as shit for their cause. But I still love his movies and can't wait for his next film!

[@kuzon2094]

I literally kept on refreshing the page to wait till they posted a video

[@scopex2749]

Oooh i havent seen this one, how have i missed this? I love Wes Andersons movies! I love how he uses a load of the same actors in every film! Gustaf H is the ULTIMATE character. Ralph Fiennes is SUPERB...........TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF MY LOBBY BOY.........SMACK! Interesting how many times a tent features in the movies!

[@BertiePendergast]

Definitely right as Max Fischer for #1, however a shame there's no Sam Shakusky (Moonrise Kingdom)

[@keithngugi6391]

The thumbnail looks like Logic's The Incredible True Story album cover.

[@alexdback1331]

I know right

[@808BAMFasian]

I was just about to say that lol

[@IMJDI]

+Keith Ngugi it was an inspiration to Logic making the cover

[@ryanco2232]

+Keith Ngugi Haha ikr

[@cris.r.d]

+LeDrake James pretty sure it's just a coincidence.

[@lolalea5245]

I love wes Anderson, he's amazing! this is amazing!

[@mikemelina9607]

Steve Zissou. Period.

[@brandocalrissian3294]

You get it. That movie is perfection.

[@HarrySharry18]

Woah, I had no idea Wes worked with some of the same actors that much :) thats awesome, never knew that

[@MRptwrench]

Holy Cow! I thought Max was going to be passed over, right up until I didn't see him in the "Honorable Mentions". That's when I knew that Max would be #1, deservedly so! Yay!

[@robbieclark7828]

10. Zero Moustafa 9. Scout Master Ward 8. Burt Fischer 7. Agatha 6. Max Fischer 5. Richie Tenenbaum 4. Herman Blume 3. Mr Gusteau 2. Steve Zissou 1. Royal Tenenbaum

[@benanderson8240]

I’m really really really happy with the top 2. I absolutely called it.

[@dustbusta]

This list has just reminded me how much I love The Life Aquatic and The Grand Budapest. But also Jane Winslett-Richardson should have been on this list. "Why don't you just curse like other people?" "Because I'm trying to get out of the habit before I have my fucking baby."

[@smoothALOE]

Wow, I’m so glad that Max Fischer got the top spot! I think Klaus, from The Life Aquatic, should’ve still cracked the Top 10, though... maybe Chaz should’ve at least been an honorable mention, too. I thought that was the most-interesting character in The Royal Tenenbaums.

[@jeffreya.decker7705]

I COULDN’T AGREE MORE!…As “Rushmore” IS MY FAVORITE OF ALL MOVIES!…WONDERFUL NEWS, WATCHING THIS!…

[@michaelbrasso]

finally. a Wes Anderson list. :D

[@kris242]

I always found it interesting how Francis could be such a genuinely annoying person, and yet you just can’t not like him. Anderson perfectly manages to portray his humanity where you’re forced to look through his incredibly intrusive behavior and kind of respect everything he does.

[@hateroftherightyeah8325]

All amazingly well thought out characters...Salinger-esque. But Max was my fave.

[@kevinhanrahan2984]

It's really good to see this list, Wes Anderson is such an underrated writer and director

[@Holupakaidoo]

I love his camera work

[@depressedcubsfan214]

To be honest I wasn't in love with Richie Tenenbaum but I thought Luke Wilson did a good job playing him. other than that incredible list

[@katarinakrnjevic8183]

Wes is one of most underated directors.Hes direction style infueced on so many other movies like new adaption of Emma , and also The Royal Tennbaum influced Arrested develepment tv show.

[@channelname1562]

Dignan deserves to be higher than an honorable mention. Easily one of his more lovable characters. He is just so childlike and naive. Hilarious too.

[@christianmakesfilms]

More people need to watch Moonrise Kingdom

[@charliemarkham5573]

Dignan is the best character by far, Anderson's other characters are all quite similar and eccentric but Dignans sincerity and innocence is something not found in any other Anderson character I can think of. Not that his other characters aren't incredible, but Dignan is just so unique and special. (Also I don't think Margot loves Richie at all and never will but that's just my interpretation of the Royal Tenenbaums)

[@mantistoboggan5171]

steve, royal and gustav are by far my favourites.

[@K1NGDANG3R]

Outstanding list.

[@thekidsareradioactive7136]

my wife: "the fact that no one has even mentioned Angelica Houston is a little bit disappointing..."

[@batgurrl]

Great list guys

[@blurryface5287]

Wes Anderson is one of my favorite directors. Watch his short that he made for H & M "Come together". 😄

[@ynnaborda936]

Xavier Castiel it was awesome!! it was like the darjeeling limited and the aquatic life combined

[@gabrielemme]

I can't believe Dignan did not make it to the top 10!

[@nicobyrne2774]

or fox

[@heraholden]

I was so md through this whole video because not one character played by Jason Schwartzman was on it (like, come on, he's the best!!!) but then I was super happy because Max is the best character.....

[@ObiWanCannoli]

As soon as I saw the life aquatic I clicked.

[@MachiavellisThePrince]

Narrators should probably know how to pronounce words like 'plethora' and 'posthumously'.

[@MrZop16]

Awesome list!

[@Gruppetstudios]

Yo WatchMojo, Imma let ya finish, but Royal Tennanbaum is one of the best written movie characters of all time!

[@Dragondude2525]

Why not even mention Social Services? Loved her!

[@beansandrice1710]

Dignan is my favorite, but agreed that Max is definitely the best character. Royal is number 3.

[@ffsemonty2460]

Correction:Margot was always in love with Richie.

[@KizaruB]

How does Wes Anderson always manage to have such an insane amount of well-known actors in his ensembles?

[@theconradmcCormick]

This should have been at least a top 30 list.

[@Cunningcrow]

swap #5 Gustave with #2 Zissou and this list is pretty good

[@leobergmiller873]

Definitely switch #2 and #4. Aside from Max, Gustave is the best character Anderson's created

[@harris7915]

I am in love with Margo Tennanbum.

[@nicobyrne2774]

now i gotta watch one its 12am

[@JonSmith-cx7gr]

Team Zissou are all #1. Jeff Goldblum too.

[@anderstimmerman7319]

I really like and agree with most of the list but still think Fantastic Mr Fox should have been included

[@georg_couch]

There are at least a dozen or so wonderful choices, but, in all honesty, how can Monsieur Gustave not be number one? He is so much more than simply a character, just like the Grand Budapest is so much more than simply a hotel.

[@ilanptahia4651]

could only agree with #1 and 2.

[@TaNdy88tJiSmE]

Top 10 Cate Blachett performances. *Note: Galadriel should be honorably mentioned as she was not a major character.