Because you like Lightning McQueen in Cars

Tempestuous and talented, Claire Randall is a woman with a passionate heart and a quick mind. See them in Outlander.

A Silurian lizard woman, Madame Vastra has a penchant for puzzles and interspecies romance. See them in Doctor Who.

Chuck Bartowski is a sweet, laid-back electronics store/top secret government employee. See them in Chuck.

Jessica Rabbit isn't bad. She's just drawn that way. See them in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.

Faith has a chip on her shoulder and a stake in her hand to slay vampires in her town. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Remy could be a five star Michelin chef, the only problem is that he is quite literally a rat. See them in Ratatouille.

The seasoned detectives in River Heights have got nothing on amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. See them in Nancy Drew.

Egon Spengler prefers collecting spores, molds, and fungus to interacting with people. See them in Ghostbusters.

A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.

As Marlena Rosenbluth is finding out, confidence in the limelight doesn't always translate to power at home. See them in Water for Elephants.

Alex Russo desperately wants to keep her magic – after all, things are so much easier when you can just wave a wand. See them in Wizards of Waverly Place.