Because you like Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption

Sam Weir lives for the simple things in life: watching Saturday Night Live and reading comic books. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

From arguing for democracy in the Galactic Senate to pursuing a forbidden romance, Padme Amidala handles danger gracefully. See them in Star Wars Series.

Donna Pinciotti is strong, independent, and empathetic. No one messes with her. See them in That '70s Show.

A Wakandan spy, Nakia is capable, caring, and just the right amount of stubborn. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Amy Farrah Fowler deserves sainthood for putting up with Sheldon Cooper. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

A free-spirited girl, Kim doesn't judge by appearances. See them in Edward Scissorhands.

Although she's only six, Hushpuppy is a tough girl ready to stand up to terrifying, pre-historic beasts after the storm. See them in Beasts of the Southern Wild.

Ex-adviser to the king and most powerful sorceress, Yennefer is determined to be even stronger to attain her freedom in a war-torn world. See them in The Witcher.

Stella Grant is an organized, orderly optimist living with a dangerous disease. See them in Five Feet Apart.

There's erratic, and then there's Senor Chang. See them in Community.

A passionate paleontologist with interests no one seems to share, Ross Geller tries to find love despite his past of abandonment and an awkward personality. See them in Friends.

Just like half of L.A., Mia Dolan is working a dead end job until she hits the big screens. See them in La La Land.