Because you like The Tramp in Modern Times

Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.

An adventurous dreamer, George Bailey always winds up putting other people's dreams first. See them in It's A Wonderful Life.

Sideshow Bob is a bitter ex-performer who was forced to do inhumane stunts for slapstick comedy. Now he's exacting revenge on his former boss, a clown. See them in The Simpsons.

Mr. Fox will never truly be happy without a dead chicken between his chompers. See them in Fantastic Mr. Fox.

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

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.

When he’s not working at the banana stand or awkwardly hitting on his cousin, George Michael tries his best to appease his father. See them in Arrested Development.

Buddy Pine is an unhinged superfan of superheroes using technology to take down his idols. See them in The Incredibles.

A doting grandfather, Edwin Hoover also has a heroin addiction and a penchant for swearing. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.

Britta Perry has never met a cause she couldn't passionately champion—at least for a little bit. See them in Community.

Columbus can't trust anyone. The first girl he let into his life tried to eat him. See them in Zombieland .