Scrooge WANTS to be left alone at Christmas but he NEEDS to find love and cherish the meaning of Christmas
—A Christmas Carol
Luke Skywalker WANTS to be a Jedi for adventure and excitement but he NEEDS to learn that patience and redemption are the defining traits of a Jedi
—Star Wars
Rick Deckard WANTS to hunt down and kill replicants but he NEEDS to understand that they are just as human as he is (hint hint)
—Blade Runner
Cameron WANTS to keep from getting in trouble with his father but he NEEDS to confront his father about his neglect
—Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Ed Exley WANTS to be a standout detective but he NEEDS to be an honest cop in a corrupt town (same with Jack Vincennes)
—L.A. Confidential
Bud White WANTS to beat those who beat the innocent but he NEEDS to learn the harm that can do to his loved ones
—L.A. Confidential
Marty McFly WANTS to escape from his humdrum family but he NEEDS to see his parents were no different from him and learn to accept them
—Back to the Future
Bud Fox WANTS to be rich but he NEEDS to learn that shortcuts come at a cost
—Wall Street
Reverend Frank Scott WANTS everyone to help themselves and stop looking to god but he NEEDS to sacrifice himself to understand that sometimes others need help
—The Poseidon Adventure
Jo March WANTS to be special in a man’s world but she NEEDS to learn that she already is
—Little Women
Thelma & Louise want to escape from the law (freedom) but they NEED to find freedom from their personal and emotional freedom and independence
—Thelma & Louise