Because you like Hushpuppy in Beasts of the Southern Wild

After years of living vicariously through other people's heroic stories, Wade Watts is about to become a hero himself. See them in Ready Player One.

A Vietnam vet, Travis Bickle spends his days driving his taxi and watching porn flicks. See them in Taxi Driver.

Resourceful and courageous, Chun-Li is dedicated to using her considerable strengths against evil. See them in Street Fighter.

When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.

A brilliant "extractor," Dom Cobb has spent the past few years running from the authorities and his inner demons. See them in Inception.

The chronically bizarre Dwight Schrute is the world’s most dependable assistant to the regional manager. See them in The Office.

Ron Burgundy is a news anchor who signs off with "Stay classy, San Diego" or whatever his teleprompter says. Bonus: he plays the jazz flute. See them in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

A precocious 11-year-old, Satsuki Kusakabe is not quite as grown up as she pretends to be. See them in My Neighbor Totoro.

Jo Wilson is an accomplished doctor who's getting over her past. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Billy Butcher's job is to give everyone hell by any means necessary. See them in The Boys.

Smart but insecure, Tally Youngblood is torn between what she wants and what her society demands. See them in Uglies.