What makes a movie quote truly iconic, funny, or famous? It's the combination of sharp writing, perfect delivery, and a moment that resonates deeply with audiences.
From the comedic brilliance of "It's just a flesh wound!" from Monty Python and the Holy Grail to the timeless charm of "Here's looking at you, kid" from Casablanca, these lines become unforgettable because they capture the essence of a character or scene in just a few words.
But why do some quotes stand the test of time while others fade away? The answer lies in relatability and repetition—quotes that are universally understood and endlessly repeated become ingrained in culture, making them impossible to forget.
Ready to dive deeper? Let’s explore some of the most iconic, funniest, and famous movie lines that have shaped film and pop culture.
"Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore."
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Classic Lines from movies
"Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn." -Gone with the Wind (1939), Rhett Butler (Clark Gable)
"Here’s looking at you, kid." -Casablanca (1942), Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart)
"May the Force be with you." -Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), Han Solo (Harrison Ford)
"You talkin’ to me?" -Taxi Driver (1976), Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro)
"Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore." -The Wizard of Oz (1939), Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland)
"I’ll be back." -The Terminator (1984), The Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger)
"You can’t handle the truth!" -A Few Good Men (1992), Colonel Nathan Jessup (Jack Nicholson)
"Here’s Johnny!" -The Shining (1980), Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson)
"Say ‘hello’ to my little friend!" -Scarface (1983), Tony Montana (Al Pacino)
"I’m the king of the world!" -Titanic (1997), Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio)
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get." -Forrest Gump (1994), Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks)
"I see dead people." -The Sixth Sense (1999), Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment)
"Why so serious?" -The Dark Knight (2008), The Joker (Heath Ledger)
"Nobody puts Baby in a corner." -Dirty Dancing (1987), Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze)
"Houston, we have a problem." -Apollo 13 (1995), Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks)
Funniest lines from movies
"If I’m not back in five minutes, just wait longer." -Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey)
"That’s not a knife... That’s a knife." -Crocodile Dundee (1986), Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan)
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"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." -The Princess Bride (1987), Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin)
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"It’s not a man purse. It’s called a satchel. Indiana Jones wears one." -The Hangover (2009), Alan Garner (Zach Galifianakis)
"It’s just a flesh wound." -Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), The Black Knight (John Cleese)
"I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley." -Airplane! (1980), Dr. Rumack (Leslie Nielsen)
"Fat guy in a little coat." -Tommy Boy (1995), Tommy (Chris Farley)
"I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way." -Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Jessica Rabbit (Kathleen Turner)
"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." -The Princess Bride (1987), Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin)
"I’m just one stomach flu away from my goal weight." -The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt)
"That rug really tied the room together." -The Big Lebowski (1998), The Dude (Jeff Bridges)
Movie quotes about time and love
"I would rather spend one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone." -The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), Arwen (Liv Tyler)
"You never forget your first love." -Love, Rosie (2014), Rosie Dunne (Lily Collins)
"I wish I had done everything on earth with you." -The Great Gatsby (2013), Daisy Buchanan (Carey Mulligan)
"What if you had a second chance to find true love?" -The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009), Henry DeTamble (Eric Bana)
"Time, which sees all things, has found you out." -O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Everett (George Clooney)
"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more." -The Notebook (2004), Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling)
"You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you." -Pride and Prejudice (2005), Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen)
"The only way to beat my crazy was by doing something even crazier. Thank you. I love you." -Silver Linings Playbook (2012), Pat (Bradley Cooper)
"I’d rather die tomorrow than live a hundred years without knowing you." -Pocahontas (1995), John Smith (Mel Gibson)
"Love means never having to say you’re sorry." -Love Story (1970), Jennifer Cavalleri (Ali MacGraw)
"I wish we had more time." -A Walk to Remember (2002), Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore)
"I’ll never let go, Jack. I’ll never let go." -Titanic (1997), Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet)
"Life is not the amount of breaths you take, it’s the moments that take your breath away." -Hitch (2005), Alex Hitch (Will Smith)
"If you’re a bird, I’m a bird." -The Notebook (2004), Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling)
"Do you think our love can take us away together?" -The Notebook (2004), Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams)
The most famous movie quotes of the 21st Century
"With great power comes great responsibility." -Spider-Man (2002), Uncle Ben (Cliff Robertson)
"Why so serious?" -The Dark Knight (2008), The Joker (Heath Ledger)
"I’m gonna steal the Declaration of Independence." -National Treasure (2004), Benjamin Gates (Nicolas Cage)
"To infinity... and beyond!" -Toy Story 3 (2010), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen)
"I am Iron Man." -Iron Man (2008), Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.)
"We are Groot." -Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Groot (Vin Diesel)
"The odds are never in our favor." -The Hunger Games (2012), Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence)
"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future." -The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), Galadriel (Cate Blanchett)
"I wish I knew how to quit you." -Brokeback Mountain (2005), Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal)
"Let it go!" -Frozen (2013), Elsa (Idina Menzel)
"I volunteer as tribute!" -The Hunger Games (2012), Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence)
"Remember, with great power comes great responsibility." -Spider-Man (2002), Uncle Ben (Cliff Robertson)
"You shall not pass!" -The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), Gandalf (Ian McKellen)
"It’s LeviOsa, not LevioSA." -Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson)
"Because I’m Batman." -The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Bruce Wayne/Batman (Christian Bale)
