Because you like Stanley Yelnats in Holes

This suave con-man doesn't just want to become rich. Danny Ocean wants to rip off the guy who stole his wife in the biggest Vegas con. See them in Ocean's Eleven.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

Miss Havisham is the creepiest old rich lady in town. See them in Great Expectations.

Sandy Olsen is out of her head, hopelessly devoted to Danny. See them in Grease.

Nemo is a small fish in a vast ocean, but he dreams of seeing it all. See them in Finding Nemo.

Chuckie Finster is a baby afraid of everything from clowns to closets, unless his best friend's by his side. See them in Rugrats.

Moving is hard for Coraline Jones; accidentally moving to a creepy mirror world just makes it harder. See them in Coraline.

Faith balances her adventurous thrill-seeking attitude with a righteous passion for justice. See them in Mirror's Edge.

Neytiri is an accomplished woman with no patience for stupidity. See them in Avatar.

Tidus is upbeat, carefree, and desperate not to become his father. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.

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.