Because you like Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator

Aldo Raine is in the killing Nazi business. And as he says, business is a-boomin'. See them in Inglourious Basterds.

Vivian Ward is a no-nonsense working girl with fairy-tale dreams. See them in Pretty Woman.

Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.

Sterling Archer is a fun-loving, car-driving spy extraordinaire. But one can tell his mother didn't hug him as a child. See them in Archer.

A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.

Alien insists on taking the party with him wherever he goes. And if you're lucky, you'll get to see his gun collection. See them in Spring Breakers.

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

Meat Boy tenaciously throws himself into danger, and when he fails, he immediately gets back up and tries again. See them in Super Meat Boy.

His name is Olaf, he's a snowman, and he likes warm hugs. See them in Frozen.

Rayon is kinder to the world than the world is to her. See them in Dallas Buyers Club.

When the going gets tough, Rick Grimes gets tougher. It's a very useful trait when the world goes to hell. See them in The Walking Dead.

John Tyree has survived heavy gunfire and aggressive enemy soldiers. But can he handle a girl? See them in Dear John.