Because you like Matilda Wormwood in Matilda

Nicholas Angel is super-dedicated to his job as a police officer. Maybe a little too dedicated. See them in Hot Fuzz.

Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.

Even with the world on the line, Bayonetta is an Umbra Witch who maintains a biting sense of humor. See them in Bayonetta.

Wise beyond his years, Ashitaka is a dutiful young prince who respects the balance of life. See them in Princess Mononoke.

The cutest kitty this side of the galaxy, Nepeta Leijon is mischievous, caring, and obsessed with romance. See them in Homestuck.

Rayon is kinder to the world than the world is to her. See them in Dallas Buyers Club.

After having his mind altered after a bad breakup, Joel Barish is not convinced that ignorance is bliss. See them in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Lolita is full of drama and out of control. See them in Lolita.

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

Chris Miles has run out of cash, luck, and drugs. See them in Skins.

Growing up isn't easy: Chihiro's parents turned into pigs, she's enslaved at a bathhouse for demons, and oh yeah, she's fading from existence. See them in Spirited Away.

For Vada Sultenfuss, it's hard to embrace growing up when you're obsessed with death. See them in My Girl.