Because you like Nicholas Angel in Hot Fuzz

A hardboiled 1940s detective, Cole Phelps is haunted by his past in World War II. See them in L.A. Noire.

Krusty The Clown somehow makes life sillier and more somber at the same time. See them in The Simpsons.

Shawn Hunter may be a bit of a rebellious bad boy, but he has a heart that's pure gold. See them in Boy Meets World.

One of the best in the magical world, Mad-Eye has the battle scars to prove his dedication to such a dangerous job. See them in Harry Potter Series.

R2-D2 has been in the galaxy saving business for decades. Not bad for somebody whose vocabulary is limited to "beep-boop." See them in Star Wars Series.

The Kid doesn't talk. He just acts with determination. See them in Bastion.

Barry Egan has too many anger issues to list here. See them in Punch Drunk Love.

After years of living vicariously through other people's heroic stories, Wade Watts is about to become a hero himself. See them in Ready Player One.

A working class janitor with a world-class mind, Will Hunting is cocky, brash, and combative about his future. See them in Good Will Hunting.

Aladdin is a street-thief who is on his way up. Way, way up! See them in Aladdin.

Peter Pevensie shows as much courage as a child king as he did under The Blitz of London. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Esmeralda's street wisdom is unparalleled. See them in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.