Because you like Miss Havisham in Great Expectations

Think you grew up fast? At 12, Mathilda is an aspiring assassin eager to avenge her family's murder. See them in Leon: The Professional.

A beacon of positivity with a brilliant legal mind to boot, Elle Woods breaks down stereotypes about what girls can and can't do. See them in Legally Blonde.

James T. Kirk is more than ready to face the final frontier. See them in Star Trek.

Just like half of L.A., Mia Dolan is working a dead end job until she hits the big screens. See them in La La Land.

Ex-adviser to the king and most powerful sorceress, Yennefer is determined to be even stronger to attain her freedom in a war-torn world. See them in The Witcher.

Gene Belcher dreams of a future in the limelight, and he doesn't let his lack of talent hold him back. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Though the weight of a secret robs her of her voice, Melinda is nevertheless artistic, intelligent, and empathetic. See them in Speak .

Susanna Kaysen is an aspiring writer, despairing young woman who struggles with suicidal thoughts. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

This bite-sized, power-hungry plankton is determined to uncover the secret recipe for the Krusty Krab burger. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

A free-spirited artist, Marjane Satrapi is living under the shadow of an oppressive society. See them in Persepolis.

Most kids hope for a car for their 16th birthday, but Mia Thermopolis' present is a country to rule. See them in The Princess Diaries.