Because you like Ellen Ripley in Alien
Marge Gunderson embodies the very best of the American Midwest. She's kind, friendly, and fiercely honest. See them in Fargo.
Told her son will one day save the world, Sarah Connor dedicates her life to training him to do just that. See them in The Terminator.
Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.
Mr. Blonde is the undisputed leader of his pack of suited-up outlaws, with a stoic and serious demeanor, and a penchant for bloodshed. See them in Reservoir Dogs.
Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.
Although Mako Mori may be small and quiet, she is a core of battle-hardened steel. See them in Pacific Rim.
Major Marquis Warren is a talkative, sharp-eyed, and cold-hearted Civil War soldier-turned-bounty hunter. See them in The Hateful Eight.
Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.