Jake Pearson in 'Aliens in the Attic'

If Jake Pearson battling pint-sized extraterrestrials in 'Aliens in the Attic' isn’t peak Austin Butler, then what is? Here’s a guy who went full-on home defender before he could even vote. Fans of this gem know the struggle: explaining why Jake’s quirky, slightly clueless heroics deserve top spot in the Austin Butler hall of fame. It’s like rooting for the underdog in a puppy race—everyone’s watching the poodles, but it’s the scrappy mutt that steals your heart.