A former filmmaker who now runs a toy booth in the train station, Georges is protective of his goddaughter and harbors secrets about his own illustrious history in cinema.

The curious and adventurous goddaughter of Georges Méliès, who loves books and movies, and becomes determined to assist Hugo in uncovering his secrets.

A clockmaker and part-time caretaker of museum clocks who shares his fascination with invention and magic with Hugo, deeply influencing Hugo's interests and motivations.

The neglectful and abusive guardian of Hugo after his father’s death, who worked as the Timekeeper of the train station, fundamentally shaping Hugo’s life circumstances.

A lively young man and film enthusiast who sneaks Hugo and Isabelle into movies and shares a passion for cinema and magic.

A film scholar and teacher who reveres Georges Méliès's work and aids in revealing the hidden past of the famed filmmaker.