Character movie

Not every male movie character has to be a tough guy. Redditors discuss their favorite male film characters who don't fit the typical hero stereotype.

[the first few Harry Potter movies](https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-fantastic-beasts-movies-ranked-best-worst/), Neville Longbottom grew to be a reliable friend of Harry's and an endearing presence, especially as he overcame his magical ineptitude. Beyond Hiccup's open-minded nature, the reason he is such a compelling character is that he is charismatic and ingenious. He doesn't inspire much confidence in those around him, he's not an overly ambitious character, and shows visible fear in the face of danger. Though Atticus Finch doesn't throw any punches or shoot down any criminals, some have considered the character a badass because he was a man of principle. In the words of Such an assessment makes sense when considering the actions of the movie. That fact along with his choice to mentor Abra, despite the trauma that his psychic powers brought him in the past, shows what an admirable character he is. When he discovers the city, Milo chooses to team up with the people of Atlantis to stop Commander Lyle Rourke from stealing their power. He used his brains and financial expertise to get cozy treatment from the prison staff before bringing them down after he escaped Shawshank. Despite being the last man from Earth, the character doesn't ever try to enact revenge or justice for his planet's destruction, instead choosing to focus his efforts on finding tea and winning Tricia "Trillian" McMillan's heart. Despite the litany of tough male characters in cinema, there has always been a home for less traditional masculine heroes. While outright, testosterone-fueled action heroes in the vein of Rambo and Indiana Jones have largely been replaced by superheroes and vigilantes, the general homogeneity of larger-than-life men remains.