Because you like Edmond Dantes in The Count of Monte Cristo

The biggest nerd in high school, Bill Haverchuck is the biggest target for bullies. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Madman, murderer, or musician? No one knows the Phantom behind the mask. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

This mathematical genius doesn't have time for small talk; Alan Turing needs to break Enigma, the Nazi's cipher machine. See them in The Imitation Game.

It's a race against time to develop his theory of the origins of the Universe before Stephen Hawking's body and mind give out. See them in The Theory of Everything.

A jazz musician, Sebastian Wilder is passionate about his music and his life. See them in La La Land.

Bobby Singer is a redneck ghost hunter, but all he wants to do is retire to the junk yards of South Dakota. See them in Supernatural.

Not only will Emmett Brown's time-saving gadgets help you travel with ease, his tinkering on your car will help you get wherever you need to go. Fast. See them in Back to the Future.

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

Quicksilver is a cocky speedster who could run around the world in the time it's taking you to read this. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Oscar Jarjayes is a sword-swinging, fearless Commander of the Royal Guard who cross-dresses as a man. See them in Rose of Versailles.

Clank is the quintessential rational, intelligent robot sidekick. See them in Ratchet & Clank.