Because you like Jim Stark in Rebel Without A Cause

Brandon Teena is an adventurous young man with the courage to be himself. See them in Boys Don't Cry.

This thrill-seeking driver lives by a very particular moral code. He stands by his word and he's loyal to a fault. See them in Drive.

Hans Landa doesn't seem to have issues with Jews, but he hunts them because he's determined to do his job well. See them in Inglourious Basterds.

Alien insists on taking the party with him wherever he goes. And if you're lucky, you'll get to see his gun collection. See them in Spring Breakers.

A hardboiled 1940s detective, Cole Phelps is haunted by his past in World War II. See them in L.A. Noire.

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.

If this slick ad man doesn't like the conversation, he changes it—while drinking and smoking. See them in Mad Men.

A powerful mob boss, Vito Corleone is always making offers people can't refuse. See them in The Godfather.

A champion of chivalry, Don Quixote is dutifully bringing good to the world—even when others think he's out of his mind. See them in Don Quixote.

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