You're known as the movie expert among your friends, who rely on you for recommendations and opinions on the latest releases. You have an encyclopedic knowledge of classic movie scenes and talented actors and actresses and can tell which movie was made by which director based on just a couple of movie lines. And you know what? It's those unforgettable movie dialogues, those perfectly delivered moments of cinematic brilliance, that make all those hours spent watching movies so worthwhile!
You know that feeling when a movie line hits you like a ton of bricks? Yeah, that's what we're talking about. Maybe it made you laugh so hard that you snorted soda out of your nose, or perhaps it had you sobbing into your popcorn like a baby. Whatever the reaction, these memorable film lines have a sneaky way of worming themselves into our hearts and minds, only to be blurted out in random moments and, very often, at the most inopportune times (see your cousin's wedding speech for reference).
In the spirit of celebrating these brilliantly timed quotes from movies, we're taking a walk down memory lane and inviting you to stroll along with us. Side by side, we'll rediscover those laugh-out-loud moments, the tearjerkers that left us reaching for tissues, the legendary catchphrases, and even the occasional facepalm-worthy lines that we just can't help but love. It's impossible to say which movie quotes take the podium; there are so many good ones! But we've compiled a list of the most iconic movie quotes of all time and let the Bored Panda community cast their votes, so you can be confident that these selections are truly remarkable. Enjoy reminiscing about these memorable lines, and share your personal favorites with us! You know, just in case we forgot some authentic gems.
#21
“That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.” — Babe (1995)
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#22
“I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.” — Airplane (1980)
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#23
“You can’t handle the truth!” — A Few Good Men (1992)
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#24
“The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club.” — Fight Club (1999)
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#25
“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.” — The Godfather (1972)
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#26
“I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way.” — Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
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#27
“It’s alive! It’s alive!” — Frankenstein (1931)
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#28
“Wax on, wax off.” — The Karate Kid (1984)
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#29
“Mama says, ‘Stupid is as stupid does.’” — Forrest Gump (1994)
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#30
“I am your father.” — Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
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#31
“Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.” — Star Wars (1977)
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#32
“Elementary, my dear Watson.” — The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)
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#33
“Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” — Dirty Dancing (1987)
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#34
“Say ‘hello’ to my little friend!” — Scarface (1983)
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#35
“E.T. phone home.” — E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
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#36
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” — It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)
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#37
“A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.” — The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
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#38
“If you let my daughter go now, that’ll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don’t, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.” — Taken (2008)
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#39
“My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.” — Gladiator (2000)
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#40
“You’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do ya punk?” — Dirty Harry (1971)
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