Because you like Gretchen Ross in Donnie Darko
Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.
Oliver Tate is extremely articulate but hopelessly awkward. That's not a recipe for teenage happiness. See them in Submarine.
Max Fischer is the President of every club who's fighting to save Latin at his school and kiss his teacher. See them in Rushmore.
People think Karen Smith is a dumb blonde, but she disagrees and is proud she can predict the weather with her breasts. See them in Mean Girls.
The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.
Privileged young Bruce's childhood was nearly perfect. Now, his life is anything but. See them in Gotham.
Leslie Burke is bold, courageous, and imaginative enough to create a world from scratch. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
Tonya Harding has been shoved around her whole life. She just wants to feel free. See them in I Tonya.
Erlich Bachman is an overconfident wannabe mentor blowing all types of smoke around the tech industry. See them in Silicon Valley.
Short on book smarts but long on compassion, this high school football player secretly has a soulful side. See them in Glee.
Donatello might come off as a tad nerdy, but don't let his geekiness fool you. He's a trained ninja and a skilled fighter. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.