Because you like Ava in Ex Machina

Leonidas is not the kind of king who merely gives orders; rather, he's out on the battlefield fighting alongside his men. See them in 300.

With an A.I. as loyal and witty as Cortana, who needs humans? See them in Halo.

Xena's a warrior on a redemptive quest who excels in extreme sports and uses a whip to block axes in mid-air. See them in Xena Warrior Princess.

A champion of chivalry, Don Quixote is dutifully bringing good to the world—even when others think he's out of his mind. See them in Don Quixote.

For Louie C.K., comedy is tough but fatherhood is even tougher. See them in Louie.

Blunt, petty, neurotic, Larry David can never live and let live. See them in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Jim Raynor is a decent man in an indecent universe. See them in StarCraft.

Whether he’s hacking or dodging a bullet, Neo has a poker face that never drops. And it doesn’t hurt that he’s prophesied to be "The One" to save humanity. See them in The Matrix.

Father to a murdered son and husband to a murdered wife, Maximus Decimus Meridius will have his vengeance. See them in Gladiator.

Just because Dracula wants to suck your blood doesn't mean he's not a gentleman. See them in Dracula.

There must be quite a lot of fellows who haven't got anybody to bring them tea in the morning. Bertie Wooster is lucky to have his valet, Jeeves. See them in Jeeves and Wooster.

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.