Old School Monologues From Movies
If you are a fan of classic films then you will love this list of old school monologues from movies we have put together for you.
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Monologues From Movies
If you are a fan of classic films then you will love this list of old school monologues from movies we have put together for you. Many of you might not have even heard of these films but there are some gems of monologues in them that many of you can work on. These movies star the likes of Gary Cooper, Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn and more. Some of these are lengthy monologues that you can really sink your teeth into.
Looking for more? Search all 355 monologues in our database by age, gender, tone and length.
“Acting is experience with something sweet behind it.” – Humphrey Bogart
01
John Doe
Meet John Doe · Robert Riskin
Men 30s–50s Dramatic Movie About 5:45
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I am the man you all know as John Doe. I took that name because it seems to describe, because it seems to describe the average man…”
02
Slim
To Have And Have Not · Jules Furthman & William Faulkner
Women 20s–30s Dramatic Movie About 1:45
“Who was the girl, Steve?… The one that left you with such a high opinion of women? She must have been quite a gal. You think I lied to you…”
03
Don Birnam
The Lost Weekend · Charles Brackett & Billy Wilder
Men 30s–40s Dramatic Movie About 3:30
“A writer. Silly, isn’t it? You know, in college, I passed for a genius. They couldn’t get out the college magazine without one of my stories. Boy, was I hot…”
04
Amanda Bonner
Adam’s Rib · Ruth Gordon & Garson Kanin
Women 30s–50s Dramatic Movie About 4:00
“And so the question here is equality before the law, regardless of religion, color, wealth, or, as in this instance, sex…Law, like man, is composed of two parts: Just as…”
05
Willie Stark
All the King’s Men · Robert Rossen
Men 40s–60s Comedic · Dramatic Movie About 4:45
“My friends, my friends, I have a speech here. It’s a speech about what this state needs. There’s no need in my telling you what this state needs. You are…”
06
Howard Roark
The Fountainhead · Ayn Rand
Men 30s–50s Dramatic Movie About 6:00
“Thousands of years ago, the first man discovered how to make fire. He was probably burned at the stake he had taught his brothers to light, but he left them…”
07
Prewitt
From Here to Eternity · Daniel Taradash
Men 20s–30s Dramatic Movie About 1:30
“Some of the guys are puttin’ me over the jumps ’cause I don’t want to fight…yeah, on the boxing team. I don’t want to box. I don’t even want to…”
08
Abra
East Of Eden · Paul Osborn
Women 20s–30s Dramatic Movie About 1:45
“Excuse me, Mr. Trask, for daring to speak to you this way, but it’s awful not to be loved. It’s the worst thing in the world. Don’t ask me how…”
09
Louise
Gypsy · Leonard Spigelgass
Women 20s–30s Dramatic Movie About 1:00
“Nobody laughs at me! Because I laugh first — at ME! ME, from Seattle! ME, with no education! ME, with no talent, as you kept reminding me my whole life…”
10
Alma
Persona · Ingmar Bergman
Women 20s–30s Dramatic Movie About 5:00
“I went to the beach on my own. It was a warm and lovely day. There was another girl there. She’d paddled over from another island because our beach was…”
Best Movie Monologues Of All Time
Here is a list we have compiled of some of the greatest movie monologue performances of all time. The list is in no particular order we hope you enjoy!
Famous Movie Monologues List
Pulp Fiction (1994) – Samuel L. Jackson’s speech as Jules Winnfield
Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” is known for its unique narrative style and unforgettable dialogue, with the monologue delivered by Samuel L. Jackson’s character being a standout. It perfectly captures the essence of the movie, making it one of the most iconic monologues of all time.
Gone Girl – Cool Girl
Scent of a Woman (1992) – Al Pacino’s speech as Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade
Malice (1993) – Alec Baldwin’s speech as Dr. Jed Hill
JFK (1991) – Kevin Costner’s speech as Jim Garrison
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) – Alec Baldwin’s speech as Blake
Denzel Washington’s ‘Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow’ monologue in Macbeth (2021)
A Few Good Men (1992) – Jack Nicholson’s speech as Colonel Nathan R. Jessup
Hidden Figures – Taraji P. Henson
The Dark Knight (2008) – Heath Ledger’s Speech As The Joker
Good Will Hunting (1997) – Robin Williams’ speech as Sean Maguire (terrified of what you might find out)
The Godfather (1972) – Marlon Brando’s speech as Vito Corleone
Braveheart (1995) – Mel Gibson’s speech as William Wallace
Meryl Streep – The Devil Wears Prada
Kill Bill – Uma Thurman
Roy Batty – Blade Runner “Tears In Rain”
“I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. [laughs] Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like [coughs] tears in rain. Time to die.”
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