Tom Foster
The 15 best movie/TV monologues are debatable, but one thing is clear, they’re great for a good reason. But there are a lot of them.
Rocky Balboa-“That’s how winnin’ is done!”
Hands down this is one of the absolute greatest movie monologues of all time. Rocky has been iconic since the first movie, and while a few missteps were taken, this is one of the best movie moments of all.
The Big Lebowski-“I’m the Dude.”
How cool is Jeff Bridges? Sure, this was one of his most chill roles, but it immortalized him in a way that few things could.
Training Day-“You know what the gas chamber smells like? Pine oil.”
Imagining the hell that one would go through with a cop like Alonzo Harris is rough. But the final showdown between Jake and Alonzo was brutal.
Good Will Hunting-“You’re just a kid.”
This monologue goes on for a while, but it’s not boring in the least bit. Robin Williams knew how to deliver the best movie moments of his time.
Goodfellas-“As far back as I can remember, I wanted to be a gangster.”
Ray Liotta was the type of guy who felt suited for one type of role, and he played it up perfectly. Rest in peace, and thanks for some of the best memories.
The Shawshank Redemption-“I doubt they’ll kick up much of a fuss.”
It’s sad to think that a person imprisoned for so long would feel more comfortable within their confinement than in the world. But there is a lot to say about being institutionalized.
Independence Day-“Today is our Independence Day!”
Apparently, all it takes to unite the human race is to be on the verge of extinction against a technologically superior species. Hey, if it works.
Chaos Theory-“Say YES to chaos!”
It’s safe to say that this Ryan Reynolds film isn’t that well-known. But the character development is still fun to watch.
Any Given Sunday-“We claw, with our fingernails, for that inch!”
A lot of football coaches try to give speeches with this much passion and fire. But Al Pacino nailed it when he delivered this one.
Bad Words-“What’s done is done.”
This is another movie that a lot of people might not know about. But Jason Bateman’s attempt to create something heartfelt and rough around the edges was kind of interesting.
Game of Thrones-“I wish I was the monster you think I am.”
Who didn’t feel moved by this speech from Tyrion Lannister? It was one of the highlights of the season and the entire show.
American Horror Story: Cult-“I only want two things in this world.”
Plenty of people stopped watching AHS after a couple of seasons, especially when the political lean was used. But this scene between Allie and Ivy was perfect vengeance, not to mention cold as ice.
Inglorious Basterds-“Each one of you owes me one hundred Nazi scalps, taken from the heads of a hundred dead Nazis!”
Brad Pitt knows how to deliver a line. As Aldo Raine, he became the type of leader that was zealous and dedicated, but also kind of rough and scary to those he meant to harm.
Gangs of New York-“I never had a son.”
Daniel Day-Lewis was THE method actor of his time before his retirement. As Bill the Butcher, he was a terrifying but somehow relatable individual, despite the many character flaws that were woven into the portrayal.
Stripes-“We were all stupid enough to enlist in the army.”
John Winger was not a good soldier, that’s pretty obvious. But he was still the type of guy that was able to get others to follow him.
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