Because you like Harold Chasen in Harold & Maude
Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
He's a troubled insomniac in search of a moment to rest and a meaning to his existence. See them in Fight Club.
This android may not have emotions, but Lt. Commander Data's curiosity about humanity is endless. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Danny Zuko's car is auto-matic. Its system-matic. Its hyyyyydro-matic. Why, its greased lightning! See them in Grease.
Foggy Nelson is a principled small-time lawyer fighting for fellow little guys. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
From secret organizations to alien attacks, Kyon's life has been one weird, unexplainable thing happening after another. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
Steve Stifler is more than just a dude with a hot mom. He's also rude, profane, and obnoxious. See them in American Pie.
Milo Thatch is an enthusiastic researcher without cynicism. See them in Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
Louis de Pointe du Lac is wanting to find a way of living that doesn't make him miserable. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
Daria Morgendorffer is so defensive that she actively works to make people dislike her so that she don't feel bad when they do. See them in Daria.