Because you like Robbie Turner in Atonement
Lily Aldrin is a flaky but supportive kindergarten teacher and painter. See them in How I Met Your Mother.
If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Anastasia Steele's new boyfriend Christian might as well come with a warning label that reads "Beware: Severe Issues That Might Warrant a Trip to Dr. Phil." See them in Fifty Shades of Grey.
Tony Montana makes up for his language barrier with his immense skill at cursing as loud and effectively as humanly possible. See them in Scarface.
Ursula will oh-so-generously grant your wishes for a price. See them in The Little Mermaid.
Stuck on a lifeboat with zoo animals without food and fresh water, Pi Patel uses his intelligence to face the greatest test of all: survival. See them in Life of Pi.
Tom Hansen is a full-fledged romantic impatiently waiting for his love story. See them in (500) Days of Summer.
Freddie Freeman is a superhero aficionado with a dark sense of humor. See them in DC Extended Universe.
A man of the court, Lord Varys knows how to manipulate it better than anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.
Helena is a mentally unstable, childish, and completely merciless. And most of all, she's an unstoppable killer. See them in Orphan Black.
Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.
Hayley Stark is a sarcastic 14-year-old with an unusual passion. See them in Hard Candy.