Because you like Billy Elliot in Billy Elliot

Alyssa Foley is a blunt and crass teenage runaway. See them in The End of the F World.

Amy Santiago likes following the rules a little too much. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Selfishly taking her father’s place to fight in the Imperial Army, Hua Mulan risks treason if they find out she isn’t who she says she is. See them in Mulan.

Moana is brave, adventurous, and dutiful. And with the ocean on her side, there's no telling how far she'll go. See them in Moana.

Mabel Pines loves sparkles, animals, friendship, and fun. See them in Gravity Falls.

Toph is a tenacious earthbender full of spirit and spunk and hates when people try to baby her because she's blind. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Leonard Hofstadter is the normal one among his scientist friends, though in fairness that's a low bar. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Through raised to be a gentleman, Laurie has a mischievous sense of humor. See them in Little Women.

Fiery and adventurous, Amy Pond is the sort of woman you'd want by your side on a journey through time and space. See them in Doctor Who.

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.

A machete-wielding mass-murderer, Jason Voorhees is a terrifying blank slate. See them in Friday the 13th.