Because you like Oliver Barrett IV in Love Story

A soulful bass player, Nick O'Leary can't stop sending breakup CDs to his ex. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.

Hank McCoy is a quintessential nerdy scientist but with a few rather unconventional physical attributes. See them in X-Men Series.

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.

Simon Spier has long known that he's gay, but he doesn't know how to open up about that – even to his closest friends See them in Love, Simon.

Matt Flamhaff is not too concerned about being part of the popular crowd. Too bad his best friend is. See them in 13 Going on 30 .

Summer Roberts is privileged and preppy but also surprisingly open-minded and fiercely loyal. See them in The O.C..

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.

Keeping your cool is just as useful in the underworld as in war, and Michael Corleone is stone-cold. See them in The Godfather.

Riley Blue is trying to outrun her bad luck, but she might not be fast enough. See them in Sense8.

Blunt, petty, neurotic, Larry David can never live and let live. See them in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Audrey Horne may seem inquisitive and charming, but she can turn on a dime. See them in Twin Peaks.