Because you like Richard Kimble in The Fugitive

Ellen Ripley defines the word "badass." When she's not leading her crew on an interstellar voyage, she's slaying terrifying creatures. See them in Alien.

James T. Kirk is more than ready to face the final frontier. See them in Star Trek.

V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.

Shaun is used to being lazy. And now, you're asking him to fight for his life? See them in Shaun of the Dead.

Her unhappy childhood has left her unsure of the existence of happy endings. Mary Jane Watson hides her pain beneath a joke and a smile. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

This wizard is never late, nor is he early. Gandalf arrives precisely when he means to. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

The Terminator is an emotionless killing machine who won't stop until he's changed the future. See them in The Terminator.

In his transformation from hardened convict to moral paragon, Jean Valjean is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. See them in Les Miserables.

While Jay Gatsby doesn't necessarily like to attend his parties, he knows how to throw a world-class bash. See them in The Great Gatsby.

Daria Morgendorffer is so defensive that she actively works to make people dislike her so that she don't feel bad when they do. See them in Daria.

Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.