Because you like Ishmael in Moby Dick

Suzy Bishop is only 12, but her withering stare and withdrawn personality are enough to make anyone wilt. See them in Moonrise Kingdom.

Steve Stifler is more than just a dude with a hot mom. He's also rude, profane, and obnoxious. See them in American Pie.

Leslie Knope can accomplish anything, literally anything, with a little grit and help from her office. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Charming and enigmatic, Amy Dunne takes her love for puzzles to a cunning new level. See them in Gone Girl.

Ramona Flowers is a delivery girl who's been through her fair share of bad breakups. Super-bad breakups! See them in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Fiercely independent and extremely hot-blooded, Ryuko Matoi prefers to work alone. See them in Kill la Kill.

A meticulous forensic scientist, Edward Nygma is insanely good at his job. Emphasis on the "insane" part. See them in Gotham.

Marinette Dupain-Cheng is a shy teenage girl, fashion designer, and superhero. See them in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.

Abbi Abrams is the ultimate wingwoman because she wants nothing more than to have a good time for its own sake. See them in Broad City.

Louise Belcher might be just a kid, but she can manipulate just about anyone with a pulse. All in the name of fun, of course. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Ben Barber is ready to show you that he's twice the man you think he is. See them in Ride Along.

Gru's more misunderstood than evil, and if he'd rule over the world like he takes care of his three daughters, we'd be in good hands. See them in Despicable Me.