Because you like Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate

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.

Rebecca Bunch struggles with decision making. So much so that she chases her high school boyfriend across the country to win him back. See them in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

A brilliant graduate student in Italy for "research," Oliver has other things on his mind: flirting, swimming, and dancing. See them in Call Me by Your Name.

Frank West enjoys the adventure that comes from his work. But a zombie outbreak might be a little too much even for him. See them in Dead Rising.

A rebellious blue-haired art student, Karou has mysterious connections to a magical world. See them in Daughter of Smoke and Bone .

Daisy Buchanan is beautiful and rich, and seems to have it all. But beneath the glitter and the glam, things are more complicated for her. See them in The Great Gatsby.

If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Never shy about sharing what she thinks, Beatrice loves to make smart remarks and keep men on their toes. See them in Much Ado About Nothing.

Matt Flamhaff is not too concerned about being part of the popular crowd. Too bad his best friend is. See them in 13 Going on 30 .

Catwoman might be slightly unhinged, but you can't say this feline villainess isn't confident. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Benoit Blanc is Sherlock with Southern charm, and a mysterious benefactor. See them in Knives Out.

A childlike space cadet, Brittany Pierce has a surprisingly open-minded spirit. See them in Glee.