Because you like Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry

Marv is a brutish but principled thug who'd be right at home on an ancient battlefield. See them in Sin City.

Carol Aird is driven to fight to make her life better, regardless the consequences. See them in Carol.

A brilliant graduate student in Italy for "research," Oliver has other things on his mind: flirting, swimming, and dancing. See them in Call Me by Your Name.

A soulful bass player, Nick O'Leary can't stop sending breakup CDs to his ex. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.

Matt Flamhaff is not too concerned about being part of the popular crowd. Too bad his best friend is. See them in 13 Going on 30 .

Robbie Turner has been accused of a crime he never committed, changing the course of his life forever. See them in Atonement.

Phoebe Caulfield is a wise-beyond-her-years 10-year-old with an empathetic spirit. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.

A former high school outcast, Rebecca Doppelmeyer is tentatively shaking off her misanthropic personality. See them in Ghost World.

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.

A champion of chivalry, Don Quixote is dutifully bringing good to the world—even when others think he's out of his mind. See them in Don Quixote.

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.