Because you like Latika in Slumdog Millionaire

Stranded on Mars, Mark Watney is armed with quick wits, an electronic diary, disco music, and an undying resolve to make it back. See them in The Martian.

As a monster-hunter cursed with supernatural abilities, Geralt of Rivia is a cynic burdened by scruples in an unscrupulous world. See them in The Witcher.

Arthur Dent is an incredibly normal man on an incredibly abnormal adventure. See them in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

This beautiful aesthete wins the hearts of both ladies and men. But Dorian Gray also happens to have his soul sealed in a painting. See them in Dorian Gray.

Ethan Hunt's mission, should he chose to accept it, is to save the world from impossible threats. See them in Mission: Impossible.

John Bender's interests include marijuana, fighting, and breaking the rules. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Nadine Franklin likes to wallow in her misery almost as much as she likes to torment her mother. See them in The Edge of Seventeen.

Violet Parr is an angsty teen would love to become even more invisible than her superpowers allow. See them in The Incredibles.

When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.

With a unique ability to empathize with killers, Will Graham helps society but his sanity pays the price. See them in Hannibal.