Because you like Mr. Garrison in South Park
An opportunistic fugitive-turned-bounty-hunter, Faye Valentine uses both grit and her good looks to get ahead. See them in Cowboy Bebop.
Empathetic Nausicaa embraces all forms of life, even those that might scare other people. See them in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.
If there's any hope of resolving things peacefully, this proud ape leader will have to trust the humans. See them in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
The Warden of the camp says that digging holes in the desert builds character, but Stanley Yelnats suspects there's more to it. See them in Holes.
It's a mad, mad world, but Alice has a surprisingly level head as goes her own way down the rabbit hole. See them in Alice in Wonderland.
Vengeance is William Wallace’s game. With his father, brother, and wife killed by the English, he slaughters the garrison and sacks cities. See them in Braveheart.
Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.
Running away from murderous aliens has turned into an interstellar chase for Jupiter Jones. See them in Jupiter Ascending.
Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.
Hans Landa doesn't seem to have issues with Jews, but he hunts them because he's determined to do his job well. See them in Inglourious Basterds.
For someone who swears she doesn't care for anyone, MJ Jones spends a lot of time observing her classmate Peter Parker. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.