Because you like Clementine Kruczynski in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Will Byers is just like any other twelve year old, except he's stuck in another dimension. See them in Stranger Things.
Talos is a mysterious military commander skilled in the art of deception. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Chris Chambers is from a family of social outcasts and criminals, and he wants more than anything to avoid ending up like them. See them in Stand By Me.
The Hastings family is old and powerful, and Spencer will do anything to continue excelling. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
Howl puts the "tortured" in tortured artist. He just wants to be recognized for his work, but no one wants to trust a boy that sorta looks like a bird. See them in Howl's Moving Castle.
Lucius Malfoy is a judgmental social climber who has a bigoted superiority complex. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Lorelai Gilmore loves coffee, talking fast, flirting, movie marathons, and her daughter. See them in Gilmore Girls.
Member of the student council, captain of the fencing team, and part-time model, Juri Arisugawa is idolized by everyone around her. See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.
You won't like him when Bruce Banner is angry. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
An adventurous dreamer, George Bailey always winds up putting other people's dreams first. See them in It's A Wonderful Life.