Because you like Bridget Jones in Bridget Jones's Diary
Donna Pinciotti is strong, independent, and empathetic. No one messes with her. See them in That '70s Show.
Although she's only six, Hushpuppy is a tough girl ready to stand up to terrifying, pre-historic beasts after the storm. See them in Beasts of the Southern Wild.
A Haddock always has a trick up his sleeve! Tintin is lucky to have Captain Haddock as a companion to search for hidden treasure on an adventure around the world. See them in The Adventures of Tintin.
Fiery, intelligent, and opinionated, Jo March rebels against the restrictions of her era. See them in Little Women.
When the going gets tough, Dre Johnson gets tougher. Well, he'd like to think he does. See them in Blackish.
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.
John Bender's interests include marijuana, fighting, and breaking the rules. See them in The Breakfast Club.
A singing nanny, Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. See them in Mary Poppins.
A rugged frontiersman and consummate survivor, Hugh Glass has a relationship with the natural world that is downright spiritual. See them in The Revenant.
A Berlin-based locksmith by day, Wolfgang Bogdanow is a world-class thief by night. He can also see out of other people's eyes, but that's a different issue. See them in Sense8.
Stranded on Mars, Mark Watney is armed with quick wits, an electronic diary, disco music, and an undying resolve to make it back. See them in The Martian.
Jenko was top dog in high school. Now he's bottom of the pack in the police academy. See them in 21 Jump Street.