Because you like Ellie Chu in The Half of It

Bookish and socially anxious, Ruby Roundhouse is a teenager turned action heroine. See them in Jumanji.

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.

Frederick Frankenstein is an eccentric (O.K., maybe a little insane) professor who is excited to be delving into his family's past. See them in Young Frankenstein.

Awkward and anxious. It's not easy being Meg Griffin. See them in Family Guy.

Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.

A company man who has never done a day of work, Creed Bratton pursues sketchy extracurricular activities that keep him busy. See them in The Office.

A formerly adventurous playboy, Will Traynor has become cynical by what life has thrown at him. See them in Me Before You.

Buddy Pine is an unhinged superfan of superheroes using technology to take down his idols. See them in The Incredibles.

Kevin Khatchadourian is a disturbed, affect-less teen on a dark path. See them in We Need to Talk About Kevin.

Surly and sarcastic, Manny travels alone and prefers it that way. See them in Ice Age.

Freddie Freeman is a superhero aficionado with a dark sense of humor. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Small and curious, he is a 50-year-old baby of a peculiar green species with unusual abilities. See them in The Mandalorian.