Because you like Joel Barish in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The biggest nerd in high school, Bill Haverchuck is the biggest target for bullies. See them in Freaks and Geeks.
Tom Hansen is a full-fledged romantic impatiently waiting for his love story. See them in (500) Days of Summer.
Blunt but anxious, Gretchen Ross bonds most easily with those who have lived tough lives like she has. See them in Donnie Darko.
Evan is a sensible kid, but being sensible isn't going to help him lose his virginity. See them in Superbad.
Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
Oliver Tate is extremely articulate but hopelessly awkward. That's not a recipe for teenage happiness. See them in Submarine.
Holland March is known to wake up hungover in full bathtubs. See them in The Nice Guys.
In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.
A suave manipulator, Sebastian Valmont is valiantly fighting off a developing conscience. See them in Cruel Intentions.
Talking to a stranger on a train is the best decision Jesse Wallace ever made. See them in Before Sunrise.
Introspective Theodore Twombly would rather observe life than participate in it. See them in Her.
Warm and caring, Kitty Forman acts like a mom towards all of her kids' friends. See them in That '70s Show.