Because you like Evelyn Mulwray in Chinatown
Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Boomerang is equally skilled at tossing boomerangs and tossing back beers. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Michael Moscovitz is a high school student of few words but a lot of heart. See them in The Princess Diaries.
An adventurous dreamer, George Bailey always winds up putting other people's dreams first. See them in It's A Wonderful Life.
Josh Lucas just can't stop hanging around his stepsister's house. See them in Clueless.
Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
Shy and nerdy, Gabriella Montez moved to Albuquerque and quickly became the toast of East High and a darling of the stage. See them in High School Musical.
Cosette is an idealistic woman whose innocence stands in contrast to her harsh childhood. See them in Les Miserables.
Louis de Pointe du Lac is wanting to find a way of living that doesn't make him miserable. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.