Everyone Has Heard These Quotes Before! Match Them To Their Movie
- by Amber Arshad
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What makes a great movie line? A great movie line is spontaneous, has just the right amount of dramatics, wit, depth, and then of course has to be delivered just the right way. These lines then become a part of our cultural popularity and national vernacular with complete ease. They also serve as social glue. Repeat a line from popular or classic films such as Harry Potter, Clueless, Titanic, Star Wars or The Godfather, Dirty Dancing and Gone with the Wind and you immediately establish bonds with similar-minded people – across gender, generations, orientation or nationalities!
Although we may hardly remember or even know the screenwriter of the movie, we remember the actor and the exact way he/she delivered the line - heck, we may even remember who we were watching the movie with! Great lines can come from any genre - a war epic, chick flick, psychological thriller or suspense, a romantic comedy or a period drama - what stands common is their recall value.
And finally, the feeling when we can remember the perfect movie line to fit a certain situation is oh-so-satisfying! Take this quiz to find out how many lines you can correctly match with the movies! And as a bonus, also read some super cool information about each line/movie.
"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse."
This line was said by Marlon Brando who played Don Vito Corleone in the movie to his godson Johnny Fontane. This movie is based on a book written by Mario Puzo who wrote the book in 1966, while the movie was produced in 1972. This famous quote appears in both movie and the book, and also in its sequels. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this is a mob drama and focuses on the Italian-American crime family. Interestingly enough, the words ‘mob’ and ‘mafia’ are never uttered in this movie!
“You complete me.”
This Tom Cruise-Renee Zellweger 1996 romantic comedy drama was written, produced and directed by Cameron Crowe and was also nominated for five Academy Awards. Zellweger later admitted that Cruise had delivered this line so powerfully, and so directly to her, she was still getting over it. “Later he told me, 'I had always wanted to say 'I love you' like that in a movie.'" Another famous quote of this movie is ‘You had me at hello’. The film was a huge financial success, bringing in more than $273 million worldwide, against its $50 million production budget.
“As if!”
This catchphrase is said by Alicia Silverstone, who plays Cher Horowitz, a rich, white cisgender teenage girl in this popular chick flick of the 90s. Other popular character names of this movie are Josh Lucas, Tai Frasier and Dionne Davenport. The film was viewed to be the start of impactful teen flicks that have strong influences over fashion trends and lingo. The film which grossed $56 million in the United States, received generally positive reviews from critics, and has developed a cult following – giving way to many spin-off television sitcoms and series of books.
“I am just one stomach flu away from my goal weight.”
This movie is a 2006 American comedy-drama based on a novel of the same name. The screen adaptation stars Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, a powerful fashion magazine editor, and Anne Hathaway as Andrea (Andy) Sachs, a college graduate who goes to New York City and lands a job as Priestly's co-assistant. Also, did you know that the National Science Teachers Association encourages biology and life sciences teachers to use this line to start a conversation about body image, nutrition and digestion among teenagers!
"Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?"
A Walt Disney classic, this movie was first released in 1937 and is also Walt Disney’s first full-length animated feature film. This central character of this movie was the only major character the then-18-year-old Adriana Caselotti ever voiced. "Walt Disney thought it would spoil the illusion if people knew who provided the voices in the film," she revealed in a 1987 interview, about the strict contract that kept her from other parts. Disney's take on the fairy tale has had a significant cultural impact, resulting in popular theme park attractions, a video game, and a Broadway musical.
“I don’t want to survive. I want to live.”
A 2013 period drama film is an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington D.C. in 1841 and sold into slavery. This line comes right from Solomon Northup’s book. The writer John Ridley said he tried to remain true to the original. "To modify the man, no matter how sincere the desire, would have ultimately been dishonest. As the voice of his own history, what he wrote deserved fidelity." Directed by Steve McQueen, the Academy Award ‘Best Picture’ win made McQueen the first black British producer to ever receive the award and the first black British director of a Best Picture winner.
"I wish I knew how to quit you."
This famous line is spoken by Jack Twist, played by Jake Gyllenhaal in a 2005 neo Western romantic drama film. The movie, directed by Ang Lee, won three Academy Awards – Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score. The film which depicted complex emotional and sexual relationship between two men in the American West from 1963 to 1983. Interestingly, this movie’s poster was inspired by James Cameron’s Titanic movie poster, as the marketing team looked at the posters of the 50 most romantic movies ever made.
“I am having an old friend for dinner.”
When this serial killer movie was released in 1991, audiences vomited in the aisles in shock. This line was spoken by Hannibal Lecter, played by Anthony Hopkins, as a tip-off to Special Agent Clarice Starling (played by Jodie Foster). In the film, Clarice seeks the advice of the imprisoned Dr Lector, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer to apprehend another serial killer, known only as "Buffalo Bill". A sequel titled Hannibal was released in 2001, in which Hopkins reprised his role. It was followed by two prequels: Red Dragon (2002) and Hannibal Rising (2007).
“Just keep swimming.”
This 2003 American animated film tells the story of the overprotective clownfish searches for his abducted son all the way to Sydney Harbour! The line ‘Just keep swimming’ voiced by talk show host Ellen DeGeneres was so popular, it has earned her sidekick fish character, Dory, her own sequel, Finding Dory released in June 2017. This movie won the Academy Award for Best Animated Film and earned a total of $871 million worldwide by the end of its initial theatrical run.
“I am the king of the world!”
Director James Cameron admits "making a fool of" himself by repeating this line as he accepted the movie's best picture Oscar. This epic romance and disaster film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as members of different social classes who fall in love aboard the ship during its ill-fated maiden voyage. The film picked up 11 Oscars tying with Ben Hur for the most Oscars won by a single film. This movie grossly exceeded its initial planned budget, and in the end 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures had to co-finance it.
“Show me the money!”
"The most surreal part of hearing the line reappear in the culture," writer-director Cameron Crowe says about this signature phrase of Cuba Gooding Jr "was when George W. Bush and then Barack Obama both quoted it in their State of the Union speeches. When Obama said it, my mom called immediately: 'OK, you did it,' she said, 'you got Bush and Obama to agree about something!'” This Tom Cruise-starrer is acknowledged as the 10th best film in the sports genre.
“I’ll be back!”
Directed by James Cameron, this 80s box office hit stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton as its lead stars. This movie was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry, being deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.” In 2005, the dialogue “I’ll be back” was chosen #37 on the AFI’s top 100 movie quotes. He used the same line, or some variant of it, in many of his later films. Another quote to make it to the list from this movie is the cocky, “Hasta la vista, baby” also said by Schwarzenegger.
“I see dead people.”
This American supernatural horror film tells the story of Cole Sear, a troubled, isolated boy who is able to see and talk to the dead. This Bruce Willis starrer received an Oscar nomination for Best Picture. It’s also one of only four horror movies to accomplish such a feat (alongside The Exorcist, Jaws, and Silence of the Lambs). The movie, directed by Night Shyamalan, was the second highest grossing film of 1999, taking about $293 million in the US and $672 million in other markets.
“The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club.”
This movie is based on a novel by the same name. The film was directed by David Fincher and stars Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter. This movie failed to meet the studio's expectations at the box office and initially received polarizing reactions from critics, becoming one of the most controversial and talked-about films of the year. However, it gradually gained the status of a cult film. In 2003, it was listed as one of the “50 best guy movies of all time” by Men’s Journal.
“Find a truly original idea. It is the only way I will ever distinguish myself. It is the only way I will ever matter.”
This 2001 American biographical drama film is based on the life of John Nash, a Nobel Laureate in Economics. It was inspired by a bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-nominated 1998 book of the same name by Sylvia Nasar. The film stars Russell Crowe, along with Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, The story begins in Nash's days as a graduate student at Princeton University. The film won four Academy Awards, for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress. It was also nominated for Best Actor, Best Film Editing, Best Makeup and Best Original Score.
“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
This line from was voted the number one movie line of all time by the American Film Institute in 2005. It was spoken by Rhett Butler (played by Clark Gable) as his last words to Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh), in response to her tearful question: "Where shall I go? What shall I do?" The filming of this iconic movie was delayed for two years because of the director’s determination to secure Gable for the role of Rhett Butler, and the "search for Scarlett" led to 1,400 women being interviewed for the part.
“I felt it. Perfect. I was perfect.”
The plot of this American psychological horror film revolves around a production of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake ballet by a prestigious New York City ballet company. This movie can be also interpreted as a metaphor for achieving artistic perfection, with all the psychological and physical challenges one might encounter. It stars Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman and Winona Ryder and was released in 2010. The film received five Academy Award nominations, including for Best Director and Best Picture; Portman won the award for Best Actress for the performance in the film, in addition to many other accolades.
"It’s not who you are underneath, but what you do that defines you.”
A 2012 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan, this film is the final installment of this trilogy. Popular characters in this movie include Harvey Dent, Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle. Filming of this movie was done in Jodhpur, London, Nottingham, Glasgow, Los Angeles, New York City, Newark, and Pittsburgh. “Oh, you think darkness is your ally. But you merely adopted the dark; I was born in it, moulded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but blinding!” is another popular quote from this movie.
"Fish are friends, not food."
This 2003 American animated film tells the story of the overprotective clownfish searches for his abducted son all the way to Sydney Harbour! In 2008, the American Film Institute named it the 10th greatest animated film ever made as part of their 10 Top 10 lists. Its sequel, Finding Dory, was released on June 17, 2016 in the United States. This movie won the Academy Award for Best Animated Film and earned a total of $871 million worldwide by the end of its initial theatrical run.
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."
This 2001 Australian-American jukebox musical romantic comedy film was directed, co-produced and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. It tells the story of a young English poet/writer, Christian (Ewan McGregor), who falls in love with the star of the Moulin Rouge, cabaret actress and courtesan Satine (Nicole Kidman). It uses the musical setting of the Montmartre Quarter of Paris, France. The film won two Oscars. In 2002–2003, there was speculation about the possibility of a stage musical based on this movie, possibly in Las Vegas, but there have been no public talks in the years since.
"When it's over, your phone rings, someone knows you watched the tape... and what they say is, 'You will die in seven days'."
This 2002 American supernatural horror film directed by Gore Verbinski and starring Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, David Dorfman, Brian Cox and Daveigh Chase is a remake of the 1998 Japanese horror film based on a novel by Koji Suzuki. It is the first instalment of this series, and two sequels were released in 2005 and 2017. This movie paved the way for English-language remakes of Asian horror films, such as The Grudge, Dark Water, Pulse, One Missed Call, The Eye, Shutter, Mirrors and The Uninvited.
“With great power comes great responsibility.
A 2002 American superhero film directed by Sam Raimi, this movie is based on a Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film stars Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, a high school student living in New York City, who turns to crime fighting after developing super powers. It also stars Kirsten Dunst as Peter's love interest Mary Jane Watson. The movie was a huge hit and grossed $821.7 million worldwide and was followed by two sequels in 2004 and 2007.
"I was hiding under your porch because I love you."
A 2009 American animated comedy-drama adventure film, this movie was produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Pete Docter, the film centers on an elderly widower named Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner) and an earnest boy named Russell (Jordan Nagai). By tying thousands of balloons to his house, Carl sets out to fulfill his dream to see the wilds of South America and complete a promise made to his late wife, Ellie. The film grossed over $735 million, and received positive reviews, with critics commending the humor and heart of the film. Asner's vocal performance was praised, as was the montage of Carl and his wife Ellie aging together.
“Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”
This movie is a 1987 American romantic drama dance film written by Eleanor Bergstein, and directed by Emile Ardolino. It stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in the lead roles. As of 2009, it has earned over $214 million worldwide. Popular songs from this movie include ‘Be My Baby’, ‘Big Girls don’t Cry’ and ‘She’s like the Wind’. The line ‘Nobody puts Baby in a corner’ is spoken by Johnny Castle, played by Patrick Swayze. The movie was again remade in 2017 but was not received well.
"Why do you say ‘romantic’ like it’s a dirty word?”
This 2016 American musical romantic comedy drama film has been written and directed by Damien Chazelle. It stars Ryan Gosling as a jazz pianist and Emma Stone as an aspiring actress, both of whom meet and fall in love in Los Angeles while pursuing their dreams. The songs and score for this movie were composed and orchestrated by Justin Hurwitz. The movie was a huge hit and was nominated extensively for all major awards. With a record-breaking seven wins, it won in every category for which it was nominated at the 74th Golden Globe Awards.
“We lived on farms, then we lived in cities, and now we're going to live on the internet!”
The 2010 biographical drama film directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin, portrays the founding of a popular website and the resulting lawsuits. It stars Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake. The film won three Oscars; Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score and Best Film Editing. In the movie, ‘Bill Gates’ also makes an appearance – however, his character is portrayed by Steve Sires, his doppelganger. Following the success of this film, Sorkin became attached to another project about a technology company; writing the script for the 2015 biopic Steve Jobs, which used a similar format.
“So long… partner.”
A 2010 computer-animated, comedy drama produced by Pixar for Walt Disney Pictures, this movie is the third installment in the series. Some of the voice actors include Tom Hanks, John Morris, Tim Allen, Whoopie Goldberg, Michael Keaton and Joan Cusack. This movie tells the story of Andy, a 17-year-old boy heading for college and who plans to leave his childhood toys behind, except ‘Woody’, a floppy pull-string cowboy doll. The series’ fourth installment is scheduled to be released in June 2019.
“You is kind, you is smart, you is important.”
This 2011 period drama film was adapted from Kathryn Stockett’s novel of the same name. The film’s cast includes Emma Stone, Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer. It narrates the story of a young white woman (Stone), who returns from college with dreams of being a writer. She turns her small town on its ear by choosing to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent white families. The film was widely acclaimed and received four Oscar nominations and won the award for Best Supporting Actress.
“The arrogance of men is thinking nature is in our control and not the other way around. Let them fight.”
A 2014 ‘monster’ film, this movie stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanbe, Elizabeth Olsen and Juliette Binoche. It narrates the story of an ancient predator who is lured to an island in an attempt to get rid of it. In the movie, the creature is termed as ‘King of the monsters – saviour of our city?’ by the media. The film grossed $200 million domestically and $529 worldwide. Following its success, its producers have announced plans to unite this film’s monster with King Kong in 2020.
“Oops.”
A 2010 biographical survival psychological thriller film produced and directed by Danny Boyle, this movie is based on a book titled, ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place’. It tells the story of Aron Ralston (played by James Franco), a canyoneer who gets trapped by a boulder in Blue John Canyon, Utah. Other actors include Amber Tamblyn and Kate Mara. The music of this movie was done by Indian composer, AR Rahman. The film was critically acclaimed and even picked six Oscar nominations.