13 of the Most Quotable Movies Ever

What are some of the most quotable films in your life? Is there a movie you and your family or friends quote faithfully and laugh at together?

To be honest, half of the things I say are direct movie quotes. Chances are that it’s from one of these fine films listed below.

Dumb and Dumber

The iconic 1990s comedy starring Jim Carey and Jeff Daniels is packed with memorable quotes that will make you laugh just thinking of them.

“…so you’re saying there’s a chance.”
“Big Gulps, huh? Well, see you later!”
“Pull over!” “It’s a cardigan, but thanks for noticing!”
“But what if he shot you in the face?”
“That’s as good as money, sir. Those are IOUs.”

Office Space

The workplace comedy perfectly encapsulates what it’s like working in a corporate office setting. As a result, there are plenty of quotes that people use, ironically, in their offices as they work.

“Looks like somebody’s got a case of the Mondays!”
“I tell you what I’d do, man, two chicks at the same time.”
“What would you say you do here?”
“Yeahhh…”

The Emperor’s New Groove

The Emperor’s New Groove is an underrated Disney film to many, who insist it’s one of the funniest Disney films ever. Here are our favorite quotes:

“No touchy!”
“Tell us where the talking llama is, or we’ll burn your house to the ground!”
“I gotta go wash something.”
“MY SPINACH PUFFS!”
“Hey, I’ve been turned into a cow. Can I go home?”

Airplane!

Surely (inside joke for those in the know), a movie quotes list cannot be called complete without adding Airplane!

“Surely you can’t be serious.” “I am serious… and don’t call me Shirley.”
“Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.”
“I flew single-engine fighters in the Air Force, but this plane has four engines. It’s an entirely different kind of flying, altogether.”
“First time?” “No, I’ve been nervous lots of times.”
“By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?”

Mean Girls

Mean Girls has a cult following, its own day (October 3rd), and features several recitable lines, including:

“Oh my god, Karen, you can’t just ask someone why they are White!”
“That’s so fetch!” “Stop trying to make fetch happen.”
“On Wednesdays, we wear pink.”
“She doesn’t even go here!”
“I’m not like a regular mom. I’m a cool mom!”

The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride was regaled as a masterpiece by many and has been watched and rewatched by fans for decades. Robin Wright’s performance was noted as brilliant. Here are the best quotes:

“Why do you wear a mask? Were you burned by acid or something like that?” “Oh no, it’s just that they’re terribly comfortable. I think everyone will be wearing them in the future.”
“You seem like a decent fellow; I hate to kill you.” “You seem a decent fellow; I hate to die.”
“Anybody want a peanut?”
“Life isn’t fair. It’s just fairer than death, that’s all.”
“My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!”

The Big Lebowski

The way Jeff Bridges delivers dialogues as the world’s laziest, laid-back dude makes you want to use them every day.

“Yeah? Well, you know, that’s just like, uh, your opinion, man.”
“Smokey, this is not ‘Nam. This is bowling. There are rules.”
“That rug really tied the room together. Did it not?”
“The Dude abides.”
“Just take it easy, man.”

The Blues Brothers

This iconic musical comedy has a lot of punchlines, as well as a lot of soul. Yes, pun intended. They’re on a mission from god.

“It’s 106 miles to Chicago. We got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses.” “Hit it.”
“Bring me four fried chickens and a Coke.”
“Are you the police?” “No, ma’am, we’re musicians.”
“You have filthy mouths and bad attitudes.”
“That ain’t no Hank Williams song. Rawhide!”

Fight Club

Fight Club is arguably acclaimed director David Fincher at his best, anchored by two excellent performances by Brad Pitt and Edward Norton.

“The first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club.”
“It’s only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything.”
“I don’t want to die without any scars.”
“This is your life, and it’s ending one moment at a time.”
“The things you used to own, now they own you.”

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is the highlight of the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, even if it’s not perfect. It has plenty of quotes, though, both good and bad!

“Only the Sith deals in absolutes!”
“You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them! Bring balance to the force… not leave it in darkness!”
“Your new empire!?”
“YOU WILL NOT TAKE HER FROM ME!”
“Nooooooooooo!”

The Godfather

The Godfather is a masterpiece that tops many best-movie lists. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino both have their fair share of unforgettable quotes.

Here are some popular ones:

“Revenge is a dish that tastes best when served cold.”
“Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.”
“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse” (if you say it in your best Marlon Brando voice, it multiplies the intensity).
“Great men are not born great. They grow great.”
“A friend should always underestimate your virtues, and an enemy overestimates your faults.”

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python And The Holy Grail is as ridiculous as it is hilarious. And it’s a cult classic film with many quotable favorites, including:

“Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.”
‘We are the Knights who say ni!”
“Are you suggesting that coconuts migrate?”
“On second thought, let’s not go to Camelot; tis a silly place!”
“I fart in your general direction.”

Forrest Gump

Forest Gump — Image Credit: Paramount Pictures.

The Tom Hanks film won the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director at the 67th Academy Awards in 1995. Now, we’re not saying it’s because of these iconic quotes, but certainly, it didn’t hurt.

“Lieutenant Dan, ice cream!”
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”
“So I went to the White House… again. And I met the President… again.”
“Sorry for ruinin’ your Black Panther party…”
“That’s all I have to say about that.”

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