Because you like Mason in Boyhood

Lazy and cynical‚ Bernard Black is the ultimate curmudgeon. See them in Black Books.

When the going gets tough, Dre Johnson gets tougher. Well, he'd like to think he does. See them in Blackish.

Marty McFly is a skateboarder, aspiring rock star, and reluctant time-traveler. See them in Back to the Future.

Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.

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

Esmeralda's street wisdom is unparalleled. See them in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

There's erratic, and then there's Senor Chang. See them in Community.

When Andrew Neiman is not in classes during the day, he's rehearsing his drums until his hands bleed at night. See them in Whiplash.

Liz Lemon is a lover of comedy, geek stuff, and night cheese. See them in 30 Rock.

In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.

Nemo is a small fish in a vast ocean, but he dreams of seeing it all. See them in Finding Nemo.