Because you like Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption
Benji Applebaum is not a total nerd. He also happens to be super into magic. See them in Pitch Perfect.
Michael Moscovitz is a high school student of few words but a lot of heart. See them in The Princess Diaries.
Leonardo is spiritual, and devoted to more than just pizza. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Kesuke Miyagi is a karate expert who thinks the best way a scrawny high schooler can learn how to defend himself is by washing every surface in sight. See them in The Karate Kid.
Waylon Smithers would do anything for his boss, and would love to do a few things *to* him. See them in The Simpsons.
Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.
Chicken resterauntier by day and drug overlord by night, Gus Fring doesn't let the stress of living a double life get to him. See them in Breaking Bad.
Despite being at the bottom of the social hierarchy in school, Eric Effiong is an upbeat student who loves makeup and fashion. See them in Sex Education.
John Wick is a widowed former Navy Seal who becomes a notoriously effective hitman, killing over 124 people with gunshots alone. See them in John Wick.
A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.
Evan is a sensible kid, but being sensible isn't going to help him lose his virginity. See them in Superbad.