Have you ever wanted to dress up like someone from your favorite film but don’t know where to begin? Well, we compiled a list of 74 movie character costumes that are not only super recognizable, but they’re also extremely easy to recreate at home for Halloween. (Because crafty activities and spooky cupcakes can only take you so far.)
From Hocus Pocus to The Matrix, keep reading for the best movie character costumes.
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1. Gal Gadot In Wonder Woman
Warner Bros.
Character: Wonder Woman
So you can fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
Get the look: Wonder Woman costume set (from $69); superhero shield ($15)
2. Constance Wu In Crazy Rich Asians
Warner Bros. Pictures
Character: Rachel Chu
Mother-in-law approved.
Get the look: iEFiEL chiffon dress (from $35); Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace In Rock Crystal ($100); Unisa Carcin Sandal ($60)
3. Uma Thurman In Pulp Fiction
Miramax
Character: Mia Wallace
You may already have these pieces in your closet—save for the iconic bob.
Get the look: Missufe T-shirt dress ($30); ASOS stilettos ($30); Justinstones necklace ($7.50); eNilecor short bob wig ($22)
4. Tom Hanks In Forrest Gump
Paramount Pictures
Character: Forrest Gump
Box of chocolates not included.
Get the look: Lululemon Hotty Hot High-Rise Shorts (from $68); Aeropostale polo shirt ($10); Trucker hat ($10); Pareberry tube socks ($10)
5. Lucy Liu In Charlie's Angels
Columbia Pictures
Character: Alex Munday
Shh…don’t tell Charlie.
Get the look: Wild Fable leggings ($7); Lace Up Front Tank Top ($8); Delhia Boot ($40)
6. Margot Robbie In Suicide Squad
Warner Bros.
Character: Harley Quinn
Because everyone deserves a walk on the wild side.
Get the look: “Daddy’s Little Monster” T-shirt ($28); CosInStyle bomber jacket ($46); Large Fishnet Tights ($33); Suicide Squad Adult Harley Quinn Wig ($50)
7. Tyra Banks In Life-Size
Buena Vista Television
Character: Eve
Hi, I’m Eve. And you’re my special friend.
Get the look: HDE latex mini dress (from $19); Didder silver crystal tiara ($10); Pear Shaped Drop Lariat Necklace ($17); Barbie doll ($10)
8. Kate Hudson In Almost Famous
Columbia Pictures
Character: Penny Lane
Dressing like famous people is just more interesting, amirite?
Get the look: Plus Borg Collar Belted Faux Suede Coat ($53); Bluetime lace shirt (from $7); Express high waisted jeans ($20)
9. Robin Williams In Mrs. Doubtfire
20th Century-Fox/Getty Images
Character: Mrs. Doubtfire
Who needs prosthetics?
Get the look: Mrs. Doubtfire Halloween Costume ($45)
10. Lupita Nyong'o In Black Panther
Marvel studios
Character: Nakia
In Wakanda we trust.
Get the look: Yandy African warrior costume ($72); Suede Pointed Knee-High boots ($50)
11. Reese Witherspoon In Legally Blonde
Tracy Bennett/MGM Pictures
Character: Elle Woods
What, like it’s hard?
Get the look: Star Vixen ballerina wrap dress (from $14); Lulu’s lace-up heels ($42); Wild Fable sunglasses ($12)
12. Kirsten Dunst In Bring It On
Beacon Pictures
Character: Torrance Shipman
There must be some Torros in the atmosphere.
Get the look: Cheer Fantastic uniform (from $40); Lunea-Wo canvas sneakers ($15); PUZINE cheerleading pom poms ($10)
13. Gabrielle Union In Bring It On
Beacon Pictures
Character: Isis
Or the Clovers, if that’s your thing.
Get the look: Katamy Clovers cheerleader uniform ($100); Adokoo canvas sneakers ($24); PUZINE cheerleading pom poms ($11)
14. Jennifer Hudson In Dreamgirls
Dreamworks Studios
Character: Effie White
Flawless vocals not required.
Get the look: Dreamgirls dress ($70); Toy microphone ($8.50); Dream Paris stilettos (from $23)
15. Christina Ricci In The Addams Family
Paramount Pictures
Character: Wednesday Addams
Simple, yet recognizable.
Get the look: Melynnco Womens casual dress (from $20); Rubie’s Store wig ($20)
16. Laurence Fishburne In The Matrix
Getty Images
Character: Morpheus
Ideal for long jacket lovers.
Get the look: Retro Gothic Victorian Frock Coat ($30); Royal Girl oval sunglasses ($13)
17. Gwyneth Paltrow In The Royal Tenenbaums
Touchstone Pictures
Character: Margot Tenenbaum
It’s the closest thing to actual royalty.
Get the look: Aofur faux fur parka ($77); BABEYOND Satin Gloves ($12); Pink crystal hair clip ($9)
18. Molly Ringwald In Pretty In Pink
Paramount Pictures
Character: Andie Walsh
Cue Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark’s “If You Leave.”
Get the look: Polka Dot Belted Round Neck Midi Dresses ($19)
19. Liu Yifei In Mulan
Walt Disney Studios
Character: Mulan
You know, to defeat the Huns.
Get the look: Mulan Women's Deluxe Hero Red Costume ($53)
20. Michael J. Fox In Back To The Future
Universal Pictures
Character: Marty McFly
It’s Doc approved.
Get the look: Flannel Easy Shirt ($30); BDG jeans (from $49); Levi Strauss & Co. denim jacket ($40); J+S aviator sunglasses ($19)
21. Nick Castle In Halloween
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Character: Michael Myers
Everyone’s entitled to one good scare.
Get the look: Walls Store coverall (from $39); COSMOVIE Michael Myers mask ($15)
22. Amanda Seyfried In Mean Girls
Paramount Pictures
Character: Karen Smith
“K” is for Karen…right?
Get the look: Misfay spaghetti strap dress ($21); Jiasly blonde wig ($22); Finov self adhesive rhinestones ($10)
23. Natalie Portman In Black Swan
Searchlight Pictures
Character: Nina Sayers
Can also double as a ballerina.
Get the look: Lace Up Black corset ($19); v28 tutu skirt ($13); Floral Fall crown ($13); Capezio ballet tights ($17)
24. Bill Murray In Ghostbusters
Columbia Pictures/Getty Images
Character: Peter Venkman
Who you gonna call?
Get the look: Rubie's Store costume with inflatable backpack ($45)
25. Judy Garland In The Wizard Of Oz
Silver Screen Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Character: Dorothy Gale
There’s no place like home.
Get the look: Fun Costumes Store Dorothy dress ($40); Rubie's Adult Dorothy Sequin Shoes ($27)
26. Audrey Hepburn In Breakfast At Tiffany's
Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Character: Holly Golightly
Chic and timeless. Just add a croissant.
Get the look: Grace Karin vintage tea dress (from $30); Zivyes Holly Golightly accessory set ($25)
27. Lana Condor In To All The Boys I've Loved Before
Courtesy of Netflix
Character: Lara Jean
Peter Kavinsky…need we say more?
Get the look: Ecowish swing dress ($37); Zeagoo quilted jacket (from $28); Large scrunchie ($7)
28. Emma Stone In La La Land
Summit Entertainment
Character: Mia
“The City of Stars” is already stuck in our head.
Get the look: Allegra K floral dress (from $26); Capezio tap shoe (from $30)
29. Alicia Silverstone In Clueless
Paramount Pictures/Getty Images
Character: Cher Horowitz
As if!
Get the look: Fun Costumes Store Clueless costume ($60); Sinwere retro cellular phone ($10)
30. Antonio Banderas In The Mask Of Zorro
Sony Pictures
Character: Zorro
Toy sword FTW.
Get the look: Goldstitch cape ($19); Tigerdoe Zorro accessories ($17); Deluxe Zorro sword ($49)
31. Marilyn Monroe In The Seven Year Itch
Sunset Boulevard/Corbis/Getty Images
Character: The girl
A portable fan is a must.
Get the look: California Costumes Marilyn dress (from $16); Dream Pairs White heels ($41)
32. Olivia Newton-john In Grease
Paramount Pictures/Fotos International/Getty Images
Character: Sandy Olsson
Hopelessly devoted to nailing this costume.
Get the look: Everbellus leggings ($21); Sarin Mathews blouse (from $10); Minimalist Point Toe Court Pumps ($22)
33. John Travolta In Grease
Paramount Pictures/Fotos International/Getty Images
Character: Danny Zuko
We’ve got chills, they’re multiplying.
Get the look: Perry Ellis suit (from $22); Diig dress shirt ($25)
34. Minion In Despicable Me
Universal Pictures
Character: Minion
Bello!
Get the look: Adult Inflatable Minion costume ($100)
35. Emma Watson In Beauty And The Beast
Walt Disney Pictures
Character: Belle
Tale as old as time.
Get the look: Disguise Store blue dress (from $40); Amazon Essentials black flat ($12)
36. Bette Midler In Hocus Pocus
Walt Disney Pictures
Character: Winifred Sanderson
Another glorious morning. Makes me sick.
Get the look: Spirit Halloween Hocus Pocus costume (from $100); Anogol red queen wig ($32)
37. Natalie Portman In Jackie
Fox Searchlight
Character: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
First lady vibes.
Get the look: Forum Novelties First Lady Costume ($30)
38. Elaine Hendrix In The Parent Trap
Walt Disney Pictures
Character: Meredith Blake
An Evian bottle prop = a must.
Get the look: Longyuan T-shirt dress (from $17); Furtalk summer hat ($26)
39. Rachel Mcadams In The Notebook
New Line Cinema
Character: Allie Hamilton
Noah won’t be able to resist.
Get the look: Angashion skater dress ($20); Kosmos pearl jewelry set ($15)
40. Ryan Gosling In The Notebook
New Line Cinema
Character: Noah, Jr.
If he’s a bird, we’re a bird.
Get the look: Men's Skinny Khaki pant (from $14); Izod button-down shirt ($16); Russell Athletic tank top (from $9)
41. Hilary Swank In Million Dollar Baby
Warner Bros. Pictures
Character: Maggie Fitzgerald
Fists up!
Get the look: Sioro bathrobe (from $14); Sanabul punching bag gloves ($28)
42. Anne Hathaway In The Princess Diaries
Buena Vista Pictures
Character: Mia Thermopolis
Shut. Up.
Get the look: French Toast pleated skirt (from $9); Beninos simple shirt ($22); Patiky criss-cross bowtie ($9)
43. Carrie Fisher In Star Wars
20th Century Fox
Character: Princess Leia
May the force be with you.
Get the look: Rubie's deluxe costume (from $74); Rubie's Princess Leia headband ($30)
44. Julia Roberts In Pretty Woman
Buena Vista/Getty Images
Character: Vivian Ward
If you don’t wear it, it’ll be a big mistake. HUGE!
Get the look: Simple favor vintage dress (from $24); Furtalk sun hat ($26)
45. Julie Andrews In Mary Poppins
Donaldson Collection/Getty Images
Character: Mary Poppins
Add a spoonful of sugar for even more fun.
Get the look: Smiffys nanny costume (from $42); Elope Mary Poppins hat ($25)
46. Keira Knightley In Anna Karenina
Universal Pictures
Character: Anna Karenina
A stunning costume, to say the least.
Get the look: Miusol formal dress ($64); Ingemark statement necklace ($10)
47. Gwyneth Paltrow In Shakespeare In Love
Miramax Films
Character: Viola De Lesseps
Renaissance fashion at its finest.
Get the look: Auscosplay victorian dress ($168)
48. Anika Noni Rose In Princess And The Frog
Walt Disney Studios
Character: Princess Tiana
A true classic.
Get the look: CosWigShop princess costume ($70); Didder crystal tiara ($10)
49. Lily James In Cinderella
walt Disney Studios
Character: Cinderella
Just don’t forget the glass slippers.
Get the look: Leg Avenue princess costume (from $57); Clear Heels Pointed Toe Ankle Buckle Dressy Pumps ($50)
50. Uma Thurman In Kill Bill: Volume 1
Miramax Films
Character: The Bride
Practically any yellow jumper will suffice.
Get the look: Fun Costumes Store motorcycle suit ($65); Marc Joseph New York ankle boot ($143)
51. Rita Moreno In West Side Story
Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images
Character: Anita
Her wardrobe is as retro as it gets, but this pink number takes the cake.
Get the look: 1950s Retro Rockabilly Prom Dress (from $19); Calvin Klein pumps (from $60); Medium Hoop Earring ($62)
52. Emma Stone In Battle Of The Sexes
Fox Searchlight
Character: Billie Jean King
You can’t go wrong with a classic tennis outfit.
Get the look: Adidas Women's Club Tennis Dress (from $70); Fashion Round Glasses ($15)
53. Margot Robbie In Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Warner Bros.
Character: Sharon Tate
Sharon Tate, at your service.
Get the look: Zengjo Long Sleeve Turtleneck ($17); Afibi Stretchy Flared Mini Skirt ($18)
54. Florence Pugh In Little Women
Wilson Webb/Sony Pictures
Character: Amy March
Or any of the March sisters, for that matter.
Get the look: I-Youth Womens Victorian Costume Dress (from $80)
55. Saoirse Ronan In Lady Bird
A24
Character: Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson
School uniform and a cast? Simplicity at its finest.
Get the look: French Toast Pleated Scooter Skirt ($11); Double Plus Open collared shirt ($20); CastCoverz! arm cast cover ($20)
56. Dakota Johnson In Fifty Shades Darker
Universal Pictures
Character: Anastasia Steele
Bonus points for a Christian Grey accessory.
Get the look: Amazon Essentials Long-Sleeve Oxford Shirt (from $21)
57. Drew Barrymore In Never Been Kissed
20th Century Fox
Character: Josie Geller
The ’90s nostalgia is aplenty.
Get the look: Marabou feather robe (from $43); Gloria Vanderbilt white jeans (from $12); Hanes T-shirt (from $6)
58. Kelly Macdonald In Brave
Disney
Character: Merida
Being brave never felt so good.
Get the look: Miccostumes Women's Merida Adult Cosplay Costume with Quiver ($59), Yuehong Long Curly Orange Wig ($26)
59. Rachel McAdams In Mean Girls
Lorne Michaels Productions
Character: Regina George
Because you can totally make “fetch” happen.
Get the look: Purple bra (from $7); St. John's Bay Womens Scoop Neck Sleeveless Tank Top ($5); Black pleated skirt ($13)
60. Jodie Turner Smith In Queen & Slim
Universal Pictures
Character: Queen
Double animal prints? Yes, please.
Get the look: Tiger Stripes Print Mini Cami Dress ($10), Lou Boot ($128)
61. Halle Berry In B*a*p*s
New Line Cinema
Character: Nisi
The gold teeth are 100 percent optional.
Get the look: Amilia Spaghetti Strap Bodycon Jumpsuit ($21); Yellow Crop Denim Jacket (from $17); Clear Vinyl Dress Sandals ($80); Blonde wig ($11); Skinny metallic Italian leather belt ($40)
62. Scarlett Johansson In Black Widow
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Character: Black Widow
Killer combat skills not required.
Get the look: Party City Adult Black Widow Costume ($38)
63. Lisa Kudrow In Romy And Michele's High School Reunion
Touchstone Pictures
Character: Michele
Find the Romy to your Michele, and you’ve got an epic BFF costume.
Get the look: Women’s Pink Reunion Dress (from $45)
64. Diana Ross In Mahogany
Character: Tracy Chambers
Take a trip back to the ’70s with this classy ensemble.
Get the look: Wide Brim Floppy Hat ($22); Seamless Merino V-Neck Sweater ($80); Business Essential Ivory Wide Slacks ($40)
65. Janet Jackson In Poetic Justice
Columbia Pictures
Character: Justice
Add some box braids for the full effect.
Get the look: Women's Lightweight Newsboy Cap ($20); VETIOR Women's V Neck Crop Top (from $17); H&M 90s Baggy High Jeans ($21)
66. Jasmine Guy In Harlem Nights
Paramount Pictures
Character: Dominique La Rue
You’ll feel like you just stepped out of the 1830s.
Get the look: Satin Asymmetrical Dress ($26); Demure and Dreamy Blush Pink Faux Fur Stole ($48)
67. Kirsten Storms In Zenon: Girl Of The 21st Century
de Passe Entertainment
Character: Zenon
Zetus lupetus!
Get the look: Speerise Adult Full Body Leotard ($28), DayStar Apparel Unisex Uniform Vest ($30); EXCHIC Women's Metallic Flared Mini Skater Skirt ($17)
68. Elizabeth Taylor In Cleopatra
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
Character: Cleopatra
Well, who could pass up the chance to dress like royalty?
Get the look: Dreamgirl Cleopatra Egyptian Queen Adult Costume Wig ($18), V-Neck green dress ($338)
69. Jennifer Lawrence In The Hunger Games
Lionsgate Films
Character: Katniss Everdeen
As Effie Trinket would say, the odds are definitely in your favor.
Get the look: Rubie's Costume Co The Hunger Games Deluxe Katniss Costume ($55)
70. Sandra Bullock In The Lost City
Kimberley French/Paramount Pictures
Character: Loretta Sage
It's not the best choice for a jungle adventure, but it'll turn heads at your next party.
Get the look: Wide Leg Sequin Slip Jumpsuit ($16)
71. Dakota Johnson In Persuasion
NICK WALL/NETFLIX
Character: Anne Elliot
We can't say no to a stunning period costume.
Get the look: Birch Silk Dress ($378); White Gold Plated Shape Necklace ($13)
72. Billy Crystal In Monsters Inc.
Disney/Pixar
Character: Mike Wazowski
Prepare to feel like an awkward teen again.
Get the look: Adult Mike costume ($60)
73. Emma Watson in Harry Potter
Warner Bros. Pictures
Character: Hermione Granger
It's wingardium leviosa, not leviosaaa!
Get the look: Adult Hermione Costume ($100)
74. Meryl Streep In The Devil Wears Prada
20th Century Fox
Character: Miranda Priestly
Bonus points if you actually wear Prada with this look.
Get the look: Chocolate Katia Skirt ($118); Leopard V-Neck Top ($74)
