Because you like Jean Valjean in Les Miserables

Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

John Bender's interests include marijuana, fighting, and breaking the rules. See them in The Breakfast Club.

With his own ship, Peter Quill calls his own shots, and gets to fly from planet to planet blasting '70s pop hits and picking up alien chicks. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A 100-plus-year-old who looks like a dreamy teenager, Edward Cullen warns girls to avoid him, which makes them want him even more. See them in Twilight.

A good guy who's made some bad choices, Scott Lang is driven in his quest for redemption. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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

Peppy and optimistic, Joy is totally lost when it comes to dealing with Sadness. See them in Inside Out.

With her mastery of martial arts and her prodigious building skills, Wyldstyle projects an air of invincibility. But she's not bulletproof. See them in The Lego Movie.

Mike Lane is magnetic, beefy, and street-smart, but how long can he keep up with the red-light scene? See them in Magic Mike.

Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.

Few can match this dwarf when it comes to self-confidence. Gimli is as eager for a good time as he is for a fight. See them in The Lord of the Rings.