MBTI: Which Wes Anderson Film Character Are You?

Wes Anderson’s characters are known for being endearing and quirky. Through his expansive filmography, the director from Austin, Texas, has developed quite a trove of rich characters to choose from. From the struggles of the Tenenbaums in The Royal Tenenbaums to the love affair between Suzy and Sam in Moonrise Kingdom, Anderson’s characters are full of life and motivated by complex, yet relatable, desires. Even Anderson’s animated characters are imbued with deep, resonant human emotions.

The Meyers-Briggs Personality Indicator test gauges a test taker’s personality based on four cognitive spectra: extraversion/introversion, sensing/intuition, thinking/feeling, and judging/perceiving. There are many free tests available online to help you locate your type. Once you know your type, scroll below to see which of the dozens and dozens of Wes Anderson characters your type encapsulates.

16 ISTJ (Inspector): Chas Tenenbaum (The Royal Tenenbaums)

Chas Tenenbaum is the quintessential Inspector, relying on his intellect and his own fine-tuned sense of personal judgment to become a successful businessman at a young age. ISTJ’s are responsible and law-abiding planners who are supremely organized. Reeling from the death of his wife, Chas moves back into his childhood home with his two sons, and his tendency to blame others for his troubles affects the rest of the Tenenbaums.

15 ISTP (The Crafter): Mr. Fox (The Fantastic Mr. Fox)

Who’s craftier than a fox? The protagonist of Anderson’s beloved aminated adaption of the Roahl Dahl novel exhibits all the ISTP characteristics: action-oriented, self-confident, and easily bored. Mr. Fox’s propensity for risk-taking gets him in some serious trouble.

14 ISFJ (The Protector): Scout Master Ward (Moonrise Kingdom)

“Jiminy cricket, he flew the coop!” Leader of the Khaki Scouts, Scout Master Ward, like other ISFJs, is detail-oriented, practical, and non-confrontational. This passive leader leans toward introversion, meaning he prefers to remain in his own sphere where life is guided by the rules of the scouts. Social harmony and personal considerations mean a great deal to Protectors.

13 ISFP (The Artist): Margot Tenenbaum (The Royal Tenenbaums)

Brilliant, beautiful, and misunderstood, Margot Tenenbaum is the definition of the Artist.

This playwright is observant, quiet, and values her alone time. She spends a good deal of the movie locked in her bathroom, avoiding the husband she doesn’t love, Raleigh St. Clair, and bemoaning her lack of creative energy.

12 INFJ (The Advocate): Agatha (The Grand Budapest Hotel)

A sweet and caring pastry chef, Agatha is Zero’s girlfriend in The Grand Budapest Hotel. An idealistic, sensitive companion, she is the backbone that supports Zero and M. Gustave as they journey to save the latter from false accusations of murder. INFJs harness close, personal relationships, value the future and have high expectations for those around them.

11 INFP (The Mediator): Zero (The Grand Budapest Hotel)

An INFP to Agatha’s INFJ, Zero compliments his lady love through his loyalty, ability to see the big picture and sensitivity to feelings. While he initially wavers overs his feelings for Agatha, a testament to the fact that INFJs are sometimes overwhelmed by details, he ultimately makes himself vulnerable and confesses his life to her.

10 INTJ (The Architect): Max Fisher (Rushmore)

INTJs use their intellectual capacities to think abstractly, yet their unique perspectives make them come across as callous or aloof.

Max Fisher, the eccentric high school student in Rushmore, has a hard time making friends his own age because of his singular interests, but he proves himself to be an Architect when he plots against his new friend Herman to win the affections of elementary school teacher Rosemary Cross.

9 INTP (The Thinker): Steve Zissou (The Life Aquatic)

Quirky oceanographer Steve Zissou is obsessed with tracking jaguar sharks at the start of the film. Like other INTPs, Zissou proves to be a sensitive, yet logical, science who marches to the beat of his own drum. He has a hard time with his personal relationships because he struggles to express his feelings. Plagued by self-doubt, Steve’s tendency toward overanalysis makes him a Thinker.

8 ESTP (The Persuader): Royal Tenenbaum (The Royal Tenenbaums)

Conniving and manipulative, Royal Tenenbaum does whatever he can to win back his family after he’s estranged from them, even faking illness. ESTPs are extraverted types whose adaptability and resourcefulness give them the ability to think on their feet. Impulsive, competitive, and action-oriented, Persuaders are always a good time, but they are never the most reliable people.

7 ESTJ (The Director): Chief (Isle Of Dogs)

“Nobody’s giving up around here.” As the alpha dog in Isle of Dogs, Chief stands tall as a Director. He’s dependable, hard-working, and possesses solid leadership skills.

Secluded on a trash-filled island, Chief does his best to rally other dogs in order to improve their circumstances. Like other ESTJs, Chief is guided by practicality and realism when conceiving of ways to protect his pack.

6 ESFP (The Performer): Eli Cash (The Royal Tenenbaums)

A published novelist with substance abuse issues, Eli is a spontaneous, gregarious wannabe cowboy who lives by impulse. This ESFP has been in love with his family friend Margot Tenenbaum since he was a child, and he’s secretly aspired to be a member of the family. Eli has a hard time focusing on the future, which gets him in trouble. However, as a Performer, Eli employs his theatrical, problem-solving skills to think outside the box.

5 ESFJ (The Caregiver): Rosemary Cross (Rushmore)

As the kind, creative elementary school teacher with multiple admirers in Rushmore, Rosemary Cross is a real Caregiver. ESFJs are ethical and community-oriented, but they can also be needy and desirous of approval. They are at their best when they are part of efforts bigger than them, like teaching or activism.

4 ENFP (The Champion): Suzy Bishop (Moonrise Kingdom)

Champions love being around people, and they crave communication and spontaneous adventures. Suzy Bishop, the female lead in Moonrise Kingdom, brings ENFPs to life on the bring screen with her creative, fun personality. Her love for Sam is what drives her, and she disavows all rules in order to be with him, engaging in some amazing adventures along the way.

3 ENFJ (The Giver): Richie Tenenbaum (The Royal Tenenbaums)

The emotional foundation of his family, tennis star Richie Tenenbaum has an emotional breakdown because he gives too much of himself to others. As the Giver, this encouraging and warm-hearted soul prioritizes helping others over all else.

ENFJs are the most self-sacrificing of the MBTIs, and while they are very social, they struggle to balance their own needs with those of others.

2 ENTP (The Debater): Peter Whitman (The Darjeeling Limited)

Clever and smart, ENTPs love a good argument, hence their name. As the middle Whitman son, Peter is pitched between his brothers on their trip through India. Prone to outbursts and highly secretive, it takes Peter a long time to reconnect with his siblings. Debaters don’t like to be controlled, and they usually don’t do well with schedules or routines.

1 ENTJ (The Commander): M. Gustave H. (The Grand Budapest Hotel)

As the head concierge of the Grand Budapest Hotel, M. Gustave H. is the Commander of his domain. Refined and experienced, he takes Zero under his wing, displaying classic ENTJ tendencies: impeccable organization, stellar public speaking skills, and endless self-confidence. While they can struggle with being aggressive or impatient, ENTJs are forward-thinking and unafraid of change.

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