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23 Best Disney Movie Monologues For Auditions (30 sec – 2 min long)

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The 23 Best Disney Movie Monologues For Auditions (Animated Movies)

1. the emperor’s new groove.

He can’t get rid of me that easily. Who does that ungrateful little worm think he is? Does he… have any idea of who he’s dealing with? How could he do this to me? Why, I practically raised him.

I’ll turn him into a flea, a harmless little flea… and then I’ll put that flea in a box and then I’ll put that box inside of another box.. and then I’ll mail that box to myself, and when it arrives… I’ll smash it with a hammer!

It’s brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, I tell you! Genius, I say! Or, to save on postage, I’ll just poison him with this.

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2. Wreck It Ralph

A monologue from the screenplay by Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee

Anyhoo, what else, uh… I’m a wrecker. I wreck things, professionally. I mean, I’m very good at what I do. Probably the best I know. Thing is, fixing’s the name of the game. Literally. Fix-It Felix Jr.

So yeah, naturally, the guy with the name Fix-It Felix is the good guy. He’s nice enough as good guys go. Definitely fixes stuff really well. But, uh, if you got a magic hammer from your father, how hard can it be?

If he was a regular contractor, carpenter guy, I guarantee you, you will not be able to fix the damage that I do as quickly. When Felix does a good job, he gets a medal. But, are there medals for wrecking stuff really well?

To that, I say, ha! And no, there aren’t. For thirty years I have been doing this, and I have seen a lot of other games come and go, how sad. Think about those guys at Asteroids? Boom, gone. Centipede?

Who knows where that guy is, you know? Look, a steady arcade gig is nothing to sneeze at, I’m very lucky. It’s just, I gotta say, it becomes kinda hard to love your job… when no one else seems to like you for doing it.

3. Alice in Wonderland

“Who am I? Well, I’m not a silly pair of Tweedles who get all bent out of shape and tied up in knots if you don’t know the proper way to say hello! And I’m certainly not a bunch of snooty flower girls who act like they’re better than everybody else and whose only ambition in life is to look pretty.

And I’m not some party animal Mad Hatter who likes to cheat at games and break other people’s things just because he thinks it’s funny. I’m also not a crazy white rabbit who never has time to visit and play and get to know me, when all I wanted to do was be his friend.

Well! After such a fall as this, I shall think nothing of tumbling down stairs! How brave they’ll all think me at home! Why, I wouldn’t say anything about it, even if I fell off the top of the house! (Bump. The fall is over. Alice gets up. A key is on the table.)

A glass table. And a key. Now where would…oh! A tiny door with a tiny keyhole! But how could anyone ever fit through there? What’s this? (She finds and picks up a bottle.) “Drink me.” It’s all very well to say, “Drink me” but I will check to see if it is marked “poison” first. (She checks. It isn’t.) No. Well then. (She drinks.)

THE WHITE RABBIT

OH dear, dear, dear! I’m late! Mary Anne, Mary Anne, hurry, I can’t find my gloves—Mary Anne, Ginger, Gilligan, I don’t care what your name is., don’t argue with me. You’re making me later than I already am.

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A monologue from the screenplay by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott, and Terry Rossio

Heh, heh. Look at this! Yes! Combination hookah and coffee maker, also makes Julienne fries. Will not break! Will not! It broke! Oh! Look at this! I have never seen one of these intact before. This is the famous Dead Sea Tupperware.

Listen. Ah, still good. Wait, don’t go! I can see that you’re only interested in the exceptionally rare. I think then, you would be most rewarded to consider…this. Do not be fooled by its common place appearance.

Genie: Aaaaahhhhh! OY! Ten-thousand years will give ya such a crick in the neck! Whoa! Does it feel good to be outta there! (pretends to have a microphone) Nice to be back, ladies and gentlemen. (to Aladdin) Hi, where ya from?

What’s your name? Aladdin! Hello, Aladdin. Nice to have you on the show. Can we call you ‘Al?’ Or maybe just ‘Din?’ Or howbout ‘Laddi?’ (suddenly is wearing a kilt) Sounds like “Here, boy! C’mon, Laddi!” Do you smoke? Mind if I do?

Oh, sorry Cheetah, hope I didn’t singe the fur! Hey, Rugman! Haven’t seen you in a few millennia! Slap me some tassel! Yo! Yeah! (high-fives carpet) Say, you’re a lot smaller than my last master. Either that or I’m gettin’ bigger.

Look at me from the side, do I look different to you? That’s right, you’re my master! He can be taught!! What would you wish of me, (as Arnold Schwarzenegger) the ever impressive, (inside a cube) the long contained,

(Speaking to Iago) You think I am PLEASED? “Pleased” to be playing nursemaid to a spoiled princess? “Pleased” to be keeping tabs on every petty thief in Agrabah? While day in and day out that blithering idiot remains Sultan!

the Sultan’s highest ranking official –that would be me – will immediately become betrothed to the princess and will himself inherit all the rights. Privileges and powers of the Sultan! (Evil Laugh)

5. Toy Story

A monologue from the screenplay by Joss Whedon, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen, and Alec Sokolow

We’ve only got one week before the move. I don’t want any toys left behind. A moving buddy…If you don’t have one – GET ONE! Alright, next…ah…oh yes, I though last weeks plastic corrosion meeting was, I think, a big success.

And we want to thank Mr. Spell for putting that on for us. “Thank you, Mr. Spell.” (Clap hands) Ok, uh..yes, One minor note here, Andy’s birthday party has been moved to today. Ah…next we have….(toys grumble)

What matters is that we’re here for Andy when he needs us. That’s what we’re made for, Right? Ah….meeting adjourned.

As a matter of fact you’re too cool. I mean — I mean what chance does a toy like me have against a Buzz Lightyear action figure? All I can do is… (Woody pulls his own pullstring dejectedly) Why would Andy ever want to play with me, when he’s got you?

I’m the one that should be strapped to that rocket. Listen Buzz, forget about me. You should get out of here while you can.

6. Monsters Inc.

We’re banished, genius! We’re in the human world! Oh, what a great idea, go to your old pal, Waternoose. Too bad he was in on the whole thing. All you had to do was listen to me. Just once. But you didn’t, did you.

You’re still not listening! (beat) He is not my friend. Thanks to you, I am stuck in this frozen wasteland! Boo? What about us? Ever since that kid came in, you’ve ignored everything I’ve said. And now look where we are?

Does that matter? What about Celia? I am never… never going to see her again. Doesn’t that matter? What about me? I’m your pal, I’m… I’m your best friend. Don’t I matter? “We?” Woah. Woah. We? No.

There’s no we this time, pal. If, if you want to go out there and freeze to death, you be my guest. Because you’re on your own.

Abominable! Can you believe that? Do I look abominable to you? Why can’t they call me the adorable snowman, or the agreeable snowman, for crying out loud? I’m a nice guy! Snowcone? No, no no, don’t worry – it’s lemon.

Called himself King Itchy. It won’t be so hard for you guys. How lucky can you get? Banished with your best friend. Oh. I just assumed you were buddies, you know, when I saw you out in the snow, hugging and all…

Milking a yak ain’t exactly a picnic, but once you pick the hairs out, it’s very nutritious. What, kids in the village? Sure. Dumb kids, sissy kids, kids who climb on rocks – it’s at the bottom of the mountain. About a three day hike.

Ok, ok, rule number one out here: Always – no. Never go out in a blizzard. …Oh, would you look at that? We’re out of snowcones! Let me just… go out… and.. make some more…

7. The Little Mermaid

Use a little black magic to help out a few merfolk, and this is the thanks that I get! Well now it’s time to turn the tides on Triton. We just need to find his Achilles heel…a weakness that will crack his armor…Of course! Ariel!

But we got to get that boy to kiss you before it’s too late! Now, a few pointers from a clever crab to a little mermaid. You gotta bat your eyes – like this. Then you gotta pucker your lips – like this…Oh, that’s good!

Flounder, will you relax. Nothing is going to happen. Sometimes you’re such a guppy. Scuttle! Scuttle! Look what we found. This is very, very unusual. What is it? A dinglehopper! How lovely, a dinglehopper. Do either of you hear Music?

Oh, the concert! Oh my gosh, my father’s gonna kill me! The concert is today! Now! I’m sorry, I’ve gotta go. Thank you Scuttle!

Hey, lemme see. (Picks up fork.) Look at this. Wow – this is special – this is very, very unusual. It’s a dinglehopper! Humans use these little babies . . . to straighten their hair out. See – just a little twirl here an’ a yank there and – voi la!

Now, the snarfblat dates back to prehistorical times, when humans used to sit around, and stare at each other all day. Got very boring. So, they invented the snarfblat to make fine music. Allow me.

( blows into the pipe; seaweed pops out the other end.) (Still contemplating pipe.) Maybe you could make a little planter out of it or somethin’. Oh, you gotta go? Well you’re welcome! Anytime sweetie, anytime.

They’re dangerous. Do you think I want to see my youngest daughter snared by some fish-eater’s hook? Don’t you take that tone of voice with me young lady. As long as you live under my ocean, you’ll obey my rules!

Not another word – and I am never, NEVER to hear of you going to the surface again. Is that clear? (Ariel leaves, crying.) Teenagers. . . . They think they know everything. You give them an inch, they swim all over you.

8. Beauty And The Beast

Try to be patient, sir. The girl has lost her father and her freedom all in one day. Lumiere, it’s not that easy. These things take time. Master, you must help her to see past all that.

Well, you could start by trying to make yourself more presentable. But be gentle. And above all…you must control your temper Deep breaths, Master. Deep breaths.

I hope the Master didn’t frighten you too much. He can be a little temperamental.

Hello? Is anyone here? Please, I’m looking for my father. (sees papa) Papa! (runs to him) Your hands are like ice! Who has done this to you? (Beast appears) I won’t leave you here!

Wait! Forgive me. Please, let him out. Can’t you see he’s not well? But he’s an old man. He could die! Wait, please…take me instead. If I did, would you let him go? (Beast agrees)

9. Ratatouille

A monologue from the screenplay by Brad Bird & Jim Capobianco

I wasn’t trying to cook. I was just trying to stay out of trouble. You’re the one who was getting fancy with the spices! What did you throw in there?

I’ve lost so many. I don’t know how to cook, and now I’m actually talking to a rat as if you… Did you nod? Have you been nodding?

You understand me? So I’m not crazy! Wait a second, wait a second. I can’t cook, can I? But you… You can, right? Look, don’t be so modest. You’re a rat, for Pete’s sake. …

But the bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so.

They have rocked me to my core. In the past, I have made no secret of my disdain for Chef Gusteau’s famous motto: Anyone can cook. But I realize, only now do I truly understand what he meant.

I will be returning to Gusteau’s soon, hungry for more.

10. The Incredibles

How do you think I got rich? I invented weapons, and now I have a weapon that only I can defeat, and when I unleash it, I’ll get… You sly dog! You got me monologuing! I can’t believe it.

The wilderness isn’t quite what I expected. It’s kinda… wild. I mean, it’s not like they made it sound in my book. My dad made it sound so easy. He’s really good at camping and how to make fire from rocks and stuff.

That might sound boring, but I think the boring stuff is the stuff I remember the most.

12. Lady And The Tramp

A monologue from the screenplay based on the story “ Happy Dan, The Cynical Dog ” by Ward Greene

Home wreckers, that’s what they are. Why, just wait till junior gets here. You get the urge for a nice, comfortable scratch and… “Put that dog out! He’ll get fleas all over the baby”.

Forget ’em. Leftover baby food. And that nice, warm bed by the fire? A leaky doghouse.

Coke. You see, we drink it. It’s a , it’s a drink. You know, food. These are toys, these are little men. (showing him Star Wars action figures)

This is Greedo, and then this is Hammerhead, see this is Walrus Man, and this is Snaggletooth and this is Lando Calrissian.

Fish eat fish food, and the shark (a toy) eats the fish, and nobody eats the shark. See, this is PEZ, candy. See you eat it. You put the candy in here and then when you lift up the head, the candy comes out and you can eat it.

Are you hungry? I’m hungry. Stay. Stay. I’ll be right here. Okay? I’ll be right here.

14. The Lion King

{trying to explain} Betrothed. Intended. Affianced. One day you two are going to be married! {beat} Well, sorry to bust your bubble, but you two turtle doves have no choice.

OLDER SIMBA

Well, I just … needed to get out on my own. Live my own life. And I did. And it’s great! No one needs me. { pause } Nala, we’ve been through this.

You don’t even know what I’ve been through. You’re wrong . I can’t go back. What would it prove, anyway? It won’t change anything.

And it’s because of me . It’s my fault…. It’s my … fault .

Simba? {pause for realization} Whoah!!! Well how did you.. where did you come from … it’s great to see you.. Wait ‘til everybody finds out you’ve been here all this time.

Watch the movie here – 1994 version | 2019 version

Hello. I am Princess Anna of Arendelle. I’m looking for my sister. She went all ice-crazy and I guess it was my fault. I got engaged to Prince Hans, but then Elsa freaked out because I only just met him, you know, today.

Anyway, can you tell me the way to get up the North Mountain, or not?

Goodness. That was awkward. (TO HANS) Not that you’re awkward, but just because we’re- I’m awkward. You’re gorgeous. Wait, what?

Hi! I’m Olaf, and I like warm hugs! Isn’t winter so beautiful? I love it! But it’s so white. You know, how about a little color? Must we bleach the joy out of it all?

A monologue from the screenplay by Jared Bush

(Timid) I am Moana of Motunui. You will board my boat, sail across the sea and restore the heart of Te Fiti. The ocean is a friend of mine…next stop Maui!

Gramma Tala

In the beginning. There was only ocean. Until “Mother Island” emerged. Te Fiti. Her heart has greatest power ever known. It could create life itself. And Te Fiti share it with the world. But in time, some begin to seek Te Fiti’s heart.

Giving birth to a terrible darkness. Maui fright escape. But was confronted by another, who saw the heart. Te Ka, a demon of Earth and Fire. Maui was struck from a sky. Never to be seen again.

And his magical fish hook … And the heart of Te Fiti, were lost to the sea.

17. Fantast ic Mr. Fox

Just on the other side of this mineral deposit. Follow me. I’m going to lose my temper now. Right now.

Twelve fox-years ago, you made a promise to me while we were caged inside that fox-trap that, if we survived, you would never steal another chicken, goose, turkey, duck, or squab, whatever they are.

I shouldn’t have pushed these farmers so far and tried to embarrass them and cuss with their heads. I enjoyed it, but I shouldn’t have done it — and now there’s only one way out.

I love you, Felicity.

18. A Bug’s Life

Why go back? But, there was that ant that stood up to me. Yeah, you’re right! It’s just one ant! Hmmm, puny. Hey, let’s say that this grain is a puny little ant. Did that hurt? Well, how ’bout this one?

19. Winnie The Pooh

Watch the movie here – 1977 version | 2011 version

20. Raya And The Last Dragon

A dystopian world.

This is what we used to be.

That’s when the Mighty Sisudatu, the last dragon, concentrated all her magic into a gem and… …blasted the Druun away.

But instead, people being people, they all fought to possess the last remnant of dragon magic.

21. Tangled

A monologue from the screenplay by Dan Fogelman (based on the German fairy tale Rapunzel by the Brothers Grimm )

Oh, I’m so sorry. Everything is going to be okay, though. I promise, you have to trust me. Come on, just breathe… I can’t let you die

This is so fun!! (beat) I am a horrible daughter. I’m going back. (beat) I am never going back! (beat) I am a despicable human being. (beat) WOO-HOO! Best day ever! (Breaks down crying.)

22. Inside Out

I would have sworn Sparkle Pony Mountain was right here. Hey, what’s going on? (A wrecking ball hits a pink castle. Glitter dust plumes.)

We were best friends. (Bing Bong puts his head on Sadness’ shoulder and CRIES.)

Oh, you like de la Cruz? He and I go way back! I can get you front row seats to his Sunrise Spectacular Show! I’ll — I’ll get you backstage, you can meet him! (beat)

You know, I wrote her a song once. We used to sing it every night at the same time, no matter how far apart we were. What I wouldn’t give to sing it to her… one last time.

It was hard. Saying goodbye to my hometown. Heading off on my own… Si. But I could not have done it differently. (beat) One cannot deny who one is meant to be.

In conclusion, incorporating powerful monologues from beloved Disney movies like Ratatouille, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Lady And The Tramp, and many more can truly elevate your audition performance. Whether you’re looking for a monologue that showcases bravery, humor, love, or determination, Disney movies offer a treasure trove of memorable lines for both male and female characters.

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Disney Monologues | Moana, Frozen, Maleficient and More

Dive into the world of Disney with us as we explore the magic behind some of its most iconic Disney movie monologues. Whether you're an actor seeking inspiration or a Disney enthusiast interested in the narrative power of these memorable speeches, this article will guide you through the whimsical landscapes that have captivated hearts worldwide. We've compiled a treasure trove of monologues from beloved Disney movies that you can put your own spin on, and as you read on, we promise to take you on an enchanting journey into the magical kingdom of Disney's storytelling. Uncover the secrets behind these influential monologues and learn how they've shaped characters and stories that have become immortal in our collective memories. So, are you ready to venture into the heart of Disney's cinematic universe? Get excited, because you're in for a treat as we pull back the curtain on Disney movie monologues.

Cinderella Monologue

CINDERELLA  – Every girl is dreaming and wishing she were at the ball tonight. I can’t be there because of my Stepmother… Well, somebody has to mind the house. What can I do? Leave my Stepfamily? I don’t think if Father were alive he would like that very much. Why don’t you believe in wishes and dreams – that once in a while something marvelous and magical can happen? I AM wishing – in the name of every young girl who ever wanted to go to a dance and was told she couldn’t. I am wishing that by some magic or “fol-derol and fiddledy dee” that I could go to the ball tonight.

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Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent

Maleficent:

Well what an attractive gathering we have here. I spy royalty and my, my, my - nobility, the gentry and how quaint, four little Oompah Loompahs who escaped from the set of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate factory!. I felt quite slighted not receiving an invitation of my own. I’d hoped that it was merely an oversight.  Now I can tell by the looks on your faces that I just wasn’t wanted. Pity. Then I’d best be on my way. Oh - - and to show that I bare no hard feelings, I too will  bestow a gift on the child‚ Listen well, all of you!(change tone of voice) The Princess will indeed grow in grace & beauty and be loved by all who know her. But, before the sun sets on her 16th birthday, she shall prick her finger on a spinning wheel - and die!

The Lion King Monologues

Simba? {pause for realization} Whoah!!! Well how did you.. where did you come from … it’s great to see you.. Wait ‘til everybody finds out you’ve been here all this time.

And your mother… what will she think? Everyone thinks you’re dead. Scar told us about the stampede. You’re alive. What else matters? And that means… you’re the king! {Quietly}

It’s like you’re back from the dead. You don’t know how much this will mean to everyone. {Pained expression} …What it means to me. I’ve really missed you.

Well, I just … needed to get out on my own. Live my own life. And I did. And it’s great! No one needs me. { pause } Nala, we’ve been through this.

I’m not the king. Scar is. { pause } I can’t go back. You wouldn’t understand. It doesn’t matter. HakunaMatata. It’s something I learned out here.

Look, sometimes bad things happen… and there’s nothing you can do about it! So why worry? { pause } Listen! You think you can just show up and tell me how to live my life?

You don’t even know what I’ve been through. You’re wrong . I can’t go back. What would it prove, anyway? It won’t change anything.

You can’t change the past. { pause } { He looks up at the stars, speaking to his father } You said you’d always be there for me!… But you’re not.

And it’s because of me . It’s my fault…. It’s my … fault .

Finding Nemo Monologue

Dory: No. No, you can’t. …STOP! Please don’t go away. Please? No one’s ever stuck with me for so long before. And if you leave…if you leave… I just, I remember things better with you! I do, look! P. Sherman, forty-two…forty-two… I remember it, I do. It’s there, I know it is, because when I look at you, I can feel it. And…and I look at you, and I…and I’m home! Please…I don’t want that to go away. I don’t want to forget.

Short Disney Monologues

Moana monologues.

Maui: Mm…You’re welcome. No… I’m not going to Te Fiti with some kid. I’m going to get my hook. You’ve got yours and I’m not Maui without mine. Okay, talk to the back. Boat snack…oh no no no don’t look at me like that. It’s a beautiful cave, she’s gonna love it. And I’m gonna love you!

Gramma Tala

Gramma Tala: In the beginning there was only the ocean until the mother island emerged. Te Fiti. Her heart held the greatest power ever known. It could create life itself. And Te Fiti shared it with the world. But in time some began to seek Te Fiti’s heart. They believed they could possess it. The great power of creation would be theirs.

Sina: Like you, your Father was drawn to the ocean, he took a canoe Moana and crossed the reef and found an unforgiving sea. Waves like mountains. His best friend begged to be on that boat. He couldn’t save him. He’s hoping he can save you! Sometimes, who we wish we were, what we wish, what we can do, is just not meant tom be.

Chief Tui: There would come a time when you would stand on this peak like I did, like my Father did and place a stone on this mountain. And on that day when you place your stone, you will raise this whole island higher. You are the future of our people Moana. They are not out their, they are right here. It’s time to be who they need you to be.

Moana: (Timid) I am Moana of Motunui. You will board my boat, sail across the sea and restore the heart of Te Fiti. The ocean is a friend of mine…next stop Maui! (Brave but not confident) I am Moana of Motunui, you will board my boat! So Maui, (Brave) Maui! Demigod of the wind and sea, I am Moana of Motunui. (Confident) You will board my boat! No! (Strong) You will board my boat! Yeah! (Proud and Powerful) I am Moana of Motunui!

Tamatoa: Huhuhu: What have we here?” It’s a sparkly, shiny, wait a minute…It’s a human. What are you doing down here in the realms of the monsters… You’re a funny looking thing aren’t you! Ooh What’s this, it’s your Grandma. I ate my Grandma!...Are you trying to get me to talk about myself? Because I will gladly do so…in song form!

Shrek Monologues

Once upon a time there was a little ogre named Shrek, who lived with his parents in a bog by a tree. It was a pretty nasty place, but he was happy because ogres like nasty. On his 7th birthday the little ogre’s parents sat him down to talk, just as all ogre parents had for hundreds of years before. Ahh, I know it’s sad, very sad, but ogres are used to that – the hardships, the indignities. And so the little ogre went on his way and found a perfectly rancid swamp far away from civilization. And whenever a mob came along to attack him he knew exactly what to do. Rooooooaaaaar! Hahahaha!

Can I just say? That was incredible! Man, they were trippin’ over themselves to get away from you. I liked that. Say, you lost or something? You’re trying to figure out the best route to Duloc? I know Duloc! You gotta let me show you the way, because I am like a GPS with fur! C’mon, nobody’s fine on their own. Not when you look like we do. Man this place is goin’ Stepford! We gotta join forces. Otherwise they’re gonna lock me up. I can not go back in a cage. I don’t know if I mentioned it but I did 6 years in solitary for impersonating a piñata.

Frozen Monologues

ANNA MONOLOGUE

Anna: This is nice, Elsa. Us talking. Maybe we can do it more often? And maybe ... we could keep the gates open? Let a little life back into the halls? Tell me why we can’t? Who’s stopping us? You’re the Queen; you can do whatever you want. Elsa, come back. Where are you going?

OLAF MONOLOGUE

OLAF: Anna? I picked the lock with my carrot nose - turns out it is cute and useful! Wait, Hans is the one who locked you in this cold room? I guess it wasn’t true love. Love is putting someone else’s needs before yours. We’ve got to go find Kristoff, before you freeze to death! He’s the only one who can save your life!

ELSA MONOLOGUE

ELSA: Anna! I’m so happy to see you. I never knew I could create something like this. You don’t have to apologize. It wasn’t your fault. Yes, Father & Mother know about my magic. I had to hide my powers for your own safety, Anna. I nearly killed you, and we were only six years old. My powers are much stronger than they were. You should probably go now, please!

What Disney Movies Have Monologues?

There are a lot of Disney movies that have monologues aside from the ones above

• The Emperor's New Groove" - Yzma's monologue about her plan to get rid of Kuzco is mentioned
• "Alice in Wonderland" - Alice's monologue regarding her identity.
• "Aladdin" - The Merchant delivers a welcoming speech about the city of Agrabah.
• "Toy Story" - Woody holds a meeting with the other toys in Andy's bedroom.
• "The Little Mermaid" - Ursula speaks to her pets Flotsam and Jetsam about her banishment to the sea.
• "Beauty and the Beast" - Mrs. Potts gives advice about being patient and understanding

Whats a one minute monologue from Rapunzel?

Here are a couple of one-minute monologues from the character Rapunzel in the movie "Tangled" listed in the search results.

• In a poignant moment, Rapunzel desperately attempts to save Eugene (also known as Flynn Rider) who's been wounded by Mother Gothel. Here, she passionately expresses her determination: "No! I won’t stop! For every minute of the rest of my life, I will fight! I will".
• In another scene, Rapunzel, after making a daring decision, grapples with the consequences, voicing her internal struggle: "I can’t believe I did this. …. I can’t believe I did this. I can’t believe I did this!!! Mother would be so furious. That’s OK though, I mean what she doesn’t know won’t kill her".

What is the monologue of Moana?

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When the initial announcement was made that eight categories would be pre-taped and then edited into the 2022 Oscars broadcast, we all knew the short film categories — Best Animated Short , Best Documentary Short and Best Live Action Short — would be the first on the chopping block. While these projects are the least seen of all the Oscar nominees, the categories have given us some amazing moments over the years. So rather than wallow in our sadness about not seeing these doled out live, let’s take a look back at four of the best speeches from past Best Animated Short winners. Hopefully the academy realizes soon that the short categories are something special and should be left alone.

The five Oscar nominees in contention for this year’s Best Animated Short prize are the following: “Affairs of the Art” ( Joanna Quinn and Les Mills ), “Bestia” ( Hugo Covarrubias and Tevo Díaz ), “Boxballet” ( Anton Dyakov ), “Robin Robin” ( Dan Ojari and Mikey Please ) and “The Windshield Wiper” ( Alberto Mielgo and Leo Sanchez ).

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Great moments don’t have to be ones where many words are said. In 2008, Japanese filmmaker  Kunio Kato used his limited English to full effect when he won for “La Maison en Petits Cubes.” He simply thanked his supporters, staff, pencil, the academy and his company, Robot. This led to him closing his speech by saying, “Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto.”

Some of the best moments from Best Animated Short came just within the past five years. This category made an Oscar winner out of Kobe Bryant for “Dear Basketball” in 2017. Bryant declared, “As basketball players we’re really supposed to ‘shut up and dribble.’ But I’m glad we do a little bit more than that.” Sadly, Bryant died in 2020 in a helicopter crash.

The following year, when Domee Shi won for “Bao” (2018), she proclaimed, “To all of the nerdy girls out there who hide behind their sketchbooks, don’t be afraid to tell your stories to the world.”

When “Hair Love” won the prize in 2019, both recipients movingly talked about why it was important to see Black representation in cartoons. Karen Rupert Toliver stated, “In cartoons that’s when we first see our movies, and it’s how we shape our lives and think about how we see the world.” Matthew A. Cherry followed that up by recognizing their guest, DeAndre Arnold , who had been told he could not attend his high school graduation unless he cut off his dreadlocks.

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Best Movie Monologues — Top 20 Ranked for Writers & Actors

M ovies have been known to transport us to different worlds, times, and experiences through the power of storytelling. And one of the most magical ways that movies do this is through the use of monologues. From inspiring speeches that make us want to stand up and take action to heart-wrenching confessions that bring us to tears, the best movie monologues can capture the essence of a film and stay with us long after the credits have rolled. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the best monologues in movie history that have left an imprint on our hearts and minds. 

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Best Monologues from Movies

20. call me by your name  (2017).

Call Me By Your Name Monologue 

In the film Call Me By Your Name , Elio’s father, played by Michael Stuhlbarg shares a powerful monologue with his son as they sit quietly together. The father reflects on his own experiences with love and heartbreak, and shares a powerful message about the importance of embracing life's challenges and being courageous in the face of uncertainty. 

The monologue is a poignant moment of connection between father and son, and a reminder to all of us to live fully in the present moment, and to never be afraid to take a chance on love, no matter where it may lead us.

Best Movie Monologues in Dramas

19. manchester by the sea (2016).

Manchester by the Sea Police Station Scene

Manchester by the Sea is a powerful film that deals with themes of grief, loss, and redemption. One of the most memorable moments in the film comes in the form of a monologue delivered by the character Lee Chandler, played brilliantly by Casey Affleck, in a police station. 

The monologue is a raw and heartbreaking exploration of the human condition and is a testament to the film's incredible writing and acting. The scene is a pivotal moment in the story and showcases the power of cinema to move us deeply and challenge our understanding of the world around us.

Best Monologues from Movies 

18. gone girl (2014).

Gone Girl  •  Cool Girl Monologue

In Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl , one of the most memorable and chilling moments comes in the form of the "cool girl" monologue by Rosamund Pike playing Amy Dunne. The monologue is both a scathing critique of societal norms and a poignant examination of the masks we wear to fit in.

With razor-sharp prose and a gut-punch of a message, the "cool girl" monologue is a standout moment in an already-iconic novel.

Famous Movie Monologues

17. hidden figures (2016).

Hidden Figures Bathroom Speech Scene

This powerful monologue from the award-winning   Hidden Figures is short, but powerful. As one of the few black women working as mathematicians at NASA during the Civil Rights era, Katherine Johnson, played by Taraji P. Henson, is constantly faced with discrimination and segregation. 

Her words ring with a raw truth and an unflinching determination to fight against the systemic racism that surrounded her every day. The bathroom may seem like a small issue, but it becomes a poignant symbol of the larger struggle for equality and dignity in a world that seeks to diminish the humanity of those who do not fit into its narrow mold.

Oscar Winning Best Monologues from Movies

16. everything everywhere all at once.

Everything Everywhere All at Once  •  Monologue 

One of the most recent monologues on this list comes from The Daniels’ iconic Everything Everywhere All at Once  (2022). The scene features the character of Ling, played by Michelle Yeoh, who reminisces about a past life where she wished to share the mundane yet intimate moments of daily life with someone she loved. 

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The monologue is a testimony to the emotional depth and subtlety of the film's storytelling, and it will surely leave a lasting impression on anyone who watches it.

15. The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow 

While the writing of the monologue itself can’t be attributed solely to the Coen’s, their adaptation of it on the screen as well as Denzel Washington’s brilliant performance gives it a spot on this list. 

In this  adaptation  of  Macbeth from the Coen Brothers , Denzel Washington delivers a haunting performance in the iconic "Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow" monologue. The Coen Brothers' haunting imagery , coupled with Washington's unforgettable performance, makes this one of the most captivating and memorable adaptations of Shakespeare's tragedy.

Tarantino’s Best Movie Monologues

14. inglorious basterds (2009).

Inglourious Basterds Monologue

Brad Pitt's opening monologue in one of Quentin Tarantino's best movies , Inglourious Basterds , is a tour de force in cinematic storytelling. Playing the role of Lt. Aldo Raine, Pitt delivers a fiery and captivating speech that sets the stage for the entire film.

His aggressive and almost comical demeanor adds to the intensity of his words, as the audience is pulled into the world of WWII-era Europe. 

As an actor, Pitt brings a larger-than-life quality to the role that perfectly captures Tarantino's punk rock style of filmmaking. Overall, Pitt's opening monologue in Inglourious Basterds is a masterclass in acting and writing, and sets a tone for the film that is both exciting and unforgettable.

Famous Movie Monologues in Voice Over

13. american psycho (2000).

Morning Routine  •  American Psycho

The morning routine voice-over monologue in American Psycho has become one of the most iconic and recognizable scenes in film history. Christian Bale's portrayal of the psychotic Patrick Bateman perfectly captures the absurdity and darkness of the character's morning rituals. 

The monologue's absurdity and dark humor have made it a favorite among fans, and it has since been parodied and referenced in countless films, TV shows, and even internet memes. Bale's mesmerizing performance and the monologue's unique mix of horror and humor have solidified its place in cinema history as one of the most memorable and iconic monologues.

Best Movie Monologues in Action Films

12. the matrix (1999).

Blue Pill or Red Pill  •  The Matrix

"Red or blue? The choice is yours." These famous words spoken by Morpheus in the sci-fi blockbuster, The Matrix , have become synonymous with the idea of making life-altering decisions. The moment when Morpheus holds out his palms, offering Neo the choice between the red pill and the blue pill, is a pop culture classic. 

The red pill or blue pill monologue is more than just a movie quote, it's a metaphor for the truth-seeking journey we all embark on at some point in our lives. Whether we choose the red pill and accept the harsh realities of the world or the blue pill and live in blissful ignorance, this moment in The Matrix will forever be remembered as a pivotal point in cinematic history.

11. The Godfather  (1972)

THE GODFATHER  •  Opening Scene

While there are a few great monologues in one of the greatest gangster films of all time The Godfather perhaps the most iconic is found in the opening scene.

"Bonasera, Bonasera." These two simple words, uttered by Salvatore Corsitta have become synonymous with cinematic brilliance. The opening monologue delivered by Corsitta is a masterful display of storytelling that sets the tone for what is to come. In just a few short minutes, we are transported into the world of the Corleone family and understand the power dynamics at play. 

The melancholic music, coupled with the somber tone of the scene is a stark contrast to the violence that lies ahead. Salvatore Corsitta's monologue is not only a scene-setting device but also an iconic moment in cinematic history. 

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Robin Williams’ Famous Movie Monologues

10. good will hunting (1997).

Robin Williams' Speech  •  Good Will Hunting

Robin Williams' performance in Good Will Hunting was unforgettable, particularly his powerful monologue in the park scene. In that scene, Williams, who played the character of therapist Sean Maguire, talked to Matt Damon's character Will Hunting about love, loss, and life.

It was a perfectly written and performed monologue that achieved exactly what it had to for the plot, character, and emotional story

Williams' performance in Good Will Hunting remains a testament to his incredible talent and his ability to connect with audiences in meaningful ways. His work in the film will be remembered for years to come as a true cinematic masterpiece.

9. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The Shawshank Redemption  •  Rehabilitation

Through his measured and melodic delivery, Freeman brought a sense of wisdom and gravitas to his monologue in The Shawshank Redemption , making it a standout moment in the film. He spoke with empathy and insight about the challenges of re-establishing oneself in society after being incarcerated.

Critics and audiences alike praised Freeman for his performance, which was a testament to his incredible talent as an actor. His portrayal of Redding remains one of the highlights of his career, and his monologue is often considered to be one of the most poignant and memorable moments in the film.

Brando’s Best Movie Monologues

8. apocalypse now (1979).

Apocalypse Now: Marlon Brando Horror Speech 

It would be difficult to have any sort of best monologue list without one mention of Marlon Brando. In one of Francis Ford Coppola’s best films Apocalypse Now , Brando's character, Colonel Kurtz, delivers a haunting speech in which he reflects on his experiences during the Vietnam War.

Despite the notorious challenges on set with Brando, his performance in the monologue scene is truly mesmerizing. He was given free reign to improvise (since Brando never read the script) which in the end contributed to the truly immortal performance.

Overall, Brando's monologue in Apocalypse Now is a testament to his talent as an actor. Despite the challenges, he was able to deliver a performance that is still talked about and revered today.

Monologues Movies Female Performances

7. fences (2016).

Fences  •  The Same Spot As You Scene

Viola Davis' performance as Rose in the film Fences cements her as one of the best actors working today. As Rose confronts her husband (Denzel Washington) about his infidelities and his failure to appreciate her sacrifices, Davis delivers a raw and emotional performance that leaves a lasting impact on the audience. 

Her words are filled with pain and frustration, yet also with a deep sense of resilience and determination. Through her powerful delivery and aching vulnerability, Davis captures the essence of a woman who has endured years of hurt and betrayal but refuses to be broken. It's a stunning moment in a truly unforgettable film.

Great Monologues in Movies

6. to kill a mockingbird (1962).

All Men Are Created Equal  •  To Kill a Mockingbird

In the film adaptation of Harper Lee's masterpiece novel, To Kill a Mockingbird , Gregory Peck delivers a stunning closing argument monologue that leaves a lasting impact on the viewer. 

Peck plays Atticus Finch, a small-town lawyer defending a black man falsely accused of rape. With unwavering conviction, Peck captures the essence of Atticus, delivering a poignant speech that speaks to the human spirit and embodies the virtues of courage, compassion, and equality.

His masterful portrayal of Atticus Finch is a testament to his exceptional talent as an actor and solidifies his place as a Hollywood legend.

5. Pulp Fiction (1994)

Pulp Fiction  •  The Gold Watch monologue

In the iconic film Pulp Fiction , Christopher Walken proves his ability to captivate audiences even when he has only a few minutes of screen time. Playing the role of Captain Koons, Walken's character regales a young Butch Coolidge with the history of the watch, which had been passed down through generations of Coolidge's family. 

The intensity in Walken's voice and delivery captures the attention of audiences as he recounts the watch's journey from a prisoner of war camp in Vietnam to Coolidge's father, who died with the watch hidden in his rectum. 

Rocky’s Best Monologues from Movies

4. rocky balboa (2006).

Rocky Balboa's inspirational speech

In the 2006 film Rocky Balboa , Sylvester Stallone delivers an inspiring monologue as Rocky Balboa, the boxing legend, as he motivates his son. 

Stallone's delivery is masterful, depicting the wise and grounded wisdom of a seasoned fighter imparting his knowledge to his son. It is a powerful speech that resonates with anyone who has had to face struggles and hardships in life, and it serves as a reminder that the only things that can truly hold us back are the limits we place on ourselves.

3. Persona (1966)

Persona  •  Alma’s Confessions

The 1966 film Persona features a riveting monologue delivered by Bibi Andersson in her role as Alma, a nurse caring for a mentally unstable actress. In the monologue, Alma pours out her innermost thoughts and feelings, confessing her darkest secrets and desires to the actress. 

The monologue provides a deep understanding of who Alma is, giving the audience insight into her complex psyche.  The monologue beautifully explores the themes of identity, self-discovery, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. 

Spielberg’s Dramatic Monologues from Movies

2. jaws (1975).

Jaws  •  The Indianapolis Speech Scene 

The Indianapolis Speech monologue in one of Spielberg’s best films Jaws is considered one of the most iconic movie monologues of all time. In the scene, Quint, played brilliantly by Robert Shaw, tells the story of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the horrific events that followed. 

Shaw's delivery of the monologue is spellbinding, drawing the audience in with his captivating storytelling and vivid descriptions of the shark attack, the struggle for survival, and the aftermath. Even decades after the movie's release, the Indianapolis Speech remains a powerful moment in one of cinema’s most unforgettable films. 

Best Monologues from Movies of All Time

1. the great dictator (1940).

Charlie Chaplin  •  Final Speech from The Great Dictator

Charlie Chaplin's closing monologue in the film The Great Dictator is a powerful plea for peace, unity and compassion, and it remains one of the most iconic speeches in cinema history. The speech denounces fascism, anti-Semitism, and intolerance, and calls for humanity to embrace love, respect and brotherhood. The speech's universal message is as relevant today as it was when the film was made over 80 years ago. 

It continues to inspire people all over the world to strive for peace and to stand up against hate and oppression. Chaplin's eloquent words remind us that, as human beings, we have the capacity to create a better world for ourselves and for future generations. 

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The 20 Best Movie Speeches of All Time

Public speaking is not just a skill, it is an art form, one that very few can master.

For most, it is a source for anxiety. The sight of a large crowd and all the attention on one person can make even the most confident individual turn into a stuttering mess. However, when done correctly, they can inspire the very best and, sometimes, the very worst in humanity.

For these 20 films, the art of the speech is on full display, perfectly crafted by screenwriters and actors. Whether it is inspiring a team before the big game, soldiers before the big battle, students before entering the real world or as a rally cry against evil, corruption and the wicked, these speeches have transcended art and have entered the popular lexicon, sometimes as satire, but sometimes as a source of inspirations.

20. Invictus (2009) – “This is it! This is our Destiny!”

Following his release from prison in 1990, Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) ran for government and became President of South Africa, effectively ending Apartheid. Despite this, the country still remained divided and tense. Mandela, however, saw hope in the form of the Springboks, South Africa’s National Rugby Union team.

After beating heavyweights France, Western Samoa and Australia in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the team faces the number one side: the Legendary New Zealand All Blacks. Overcoming the odds and securing a 15-12 lead, the team only has to hold out for seven minutes. Team captain Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon) addresses his team, telling them to listen to the crowd, all singing in unison, “Heads up, look into my eyes”.

This is a real team captain talking, his message still simple for a rugby team, “Defence, defence, defence”. Plain yet inspiring. Pienaar is portrayed as a man who knows exactly the history he is about create. When asked at the end of the game if he could have done it without the 60,000 South Africans present at the game, “We didn’t have the support of 60,000 South Africans…we had the support of 43 million South Africans”.

The finale with Pienaar receiving the Web Ellis Trophy from a Springbok Jersey wearing Mandela remains not only one of the great moments of sport, but a great moment in human history.

19. Henry V (1989) – “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers”

Very few actors have been able to transport the Bard to the big screen. Lawrence Olivier, Orson Welles, John Gielgud, Ian McKellan are just a few that have succeeded. Today, most of Shakespeare’s plays are adapted into contemporary settings, from fairy tale Venice Beach (Romeo + Juliet) to gangland Melbourne (Macbeth).

However, Kenneth Branagh’s performance in Henry V (following in the footsteps of Laurence Olivier) shows that one can still enjoy a classic, especially when watching the St Crispin’s Day speech.

“From this day to the ending of the world, but we shall be remembered – we few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother”. Branagh does not deliver this line with awe and gravitas, but rather with joy. A great smile burnt across his face as he rallies his men with promises of immortality.

Perhaps Henry’s heart is filled with joy at the concept of being side by side with his men at his longest hour, or is Branagh portraying a naive boy king who is yet to understand the true horrors of war? One thing is for certain: audience will seldom find such passion and truth in modern Shakespeare.

18. Rudy (1993) – “Since when are you the quitting kind”

There are only a handful of films that men will acknowledge crying in. Rudy (Sean Astin) is one of them. How can you keep a dry eye when watching every member of the University of Notre Dame’s football team walk into the head office before the final game of the year, offering their position up for Rudy.

But before this immortal moment, Rudy quit the team, frustrated at failing to make the final team list of the year. It is only after the dressing down he receives from stadium janitor Fortune (Charles S. Dutton) that he changes his mind, “Since when are you the quitting kind,” he barks at a defeated Rudy. This not only acts as the key turning point for the film, it reveals the true character of Fortune, finally breaking down the emotional brick wall he built between himself and others.

Fortune, just like Rudy, had an opportunity but threw it away out of anger, “And I guarantee a week won’t go by in your life you won’t regret walking out, letting them get the best of you”. There is not softness, no compassion. Not Fortune’s style. Instead he gives Rudy the kick up the arse he needs to continue fighting to earn the title of ‘Fighting Irish’.

17. Mr Smith Goes to Washington (1939) – “Well, I guess this is just another lost cause, Mr Paine”

There is no worse feeling than the moment you realise you have been beat. No second chances, no extra time. Nothing. You have lost. This was the moment that underdog Senator Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) not only realised he had lost but that he had been powerless all along. His first bill draws the wrath of a corrupt politician, not only destroying the bill, but turning Smith’s own constituents against him. Where he is shown the letters and telegrams sent demanding his resignation.

Beaten, exhausted and near collapse he seems resigned to his fate, “well, I guess this is just another lost cause, Mr Paine,” he mumbles, now barely conscious.

Instead, he finds one last ounce of energy, promising to continue the fight against political corruption, “You think I’m licked? Well, I’m not licked and I’m gonna stay right here and fight for this lost cause. Even if this room is filled with lies like these”. Mr Smith goes to Washington remains one of Frank Capra’s best and one of the truly great films on American politics.

16. Dead Poet’s Society (1989) – “Carpe, carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary”

A good teacher is not meant to simply teach, but rather inspire his students. Guide them into finding their passion and push them into pursuing it. Inspiring teachers are a popular market with films like Stand and Deliver, Mr. Holland’s Opus and October Sky. However, nothing matches the wit, charm and passion found in Dead Poet’s Society’s John Keating (Robin Williams).

Despite the strict and conservative foundations of the school they attend, former student turned poetry teacher Keating encourages his students to rip out the mathematic formula for rating poetry and to stand on their desk shouting poetry, much to the chagrin of the headmaster.

But Keating’s teaching philosophy is laid bare when he shows his students photos of the past alumni who attended, “They’re not that different from you, are they? Same haircuts, full of hormones”, before whispering his magnum opus, “Carpe diem”. Keating is not just teaching poetry, he is teaching the boys to become individuals. To not be constrained by the social mores that there very school is trying to implement.

15. Friday Night Lights (2004) – “I want you to put each other in your hearts forever, because forever is about to happen here”

So inspiring is the coach’s speech to his team that it has become almost cliché. Halftime, down by a lot, exhausted and low morale, the team finds solace in the inspirational words of the calm and collected coach. Friday Night Lights is part of this cliché, but it is one of the few that gets it right.

Only gaining entry into the state final by virtue of a coin toss, the Permian Panthers and their coach Gary Gaines (Billy Bob Thornton) know they are the underdogs. But more than that, Gaines knows for many of them it will be their last game. Some may get a chance to play College Football and there might be that lucky one who goes on to play for the NFL. However, many of these boys will graduate from high school and live out the rest of their life.

In the end, it comes down to how they remember the game, “And that truth is you did everything you could. There wasn’t one more thing you could’ve done. Can you live in that moment as best you can, with clear eyes, and love in your heart, with joy in your heart? If you can do that gentlemen, then you’re perfect”. For the film, football is not about winning or losing, it is about character.

13 Funniest Monologues in Movies

Monologues are tough to write as writers can’t just go on writing the dialogue without a certain self-evaluation and caution. Giving monologues is a completely mammoth task. The entire shot depends on you; the whole team is waiting desperately to get the right take. In the midst of such pressure, there have been several occasions where actors have nailed it – especially the funny monologues – since everyone involved with the shot has to hold up their laughter. So, the credit for pulling off a funny monologue must go to everyone involved with it. To acknowledge them and give the readers a hilarious experience, here’s the list of the funniest monologues in movies.

13. Groucho Marx – Animal Crackers (1930)

Groucho Marx gives this hilarious monologue as Captain Jeffrey Spaulding about his experiences in Africa.

“Friends, I’m going to tell you of the great mysterious wonderful continent known as Africa. Africa, God’s country. And he can have it. Well, sir, we left New York drunk and early on the morning of February second. After fifteen days on the water and six on the boat, we finally arrived on the shores of Africa.

We at once proceeded 300 miles into the heart of the jungle where I shot a polar bear. This bear was 6 foot 7 in his stocking feet and had shoes on. This bear was anemic and couldn’t stand the cold climate. He was a rich bear and could afford to go away in the winter. From the day of our arrival, we led an active life. The first morning saw us up at six, breakfasted, then back in bed at seven. This was our routine for the first three months. We finally got so we were back in bed at six-thirty.

One morning I was sitting in front of the cabin smoking some meat. There wasn’t a cigar store in the neighborhood. As I say, I was sitting in front of the cabin when I bagged six tigers. I bagged them, I begged them to go away, but they hung around all afternoon. They were the most persistent tigers I’ve ever seen. The principal animals inhabiting the African jungle are moose, elk, and Knights of Pythias.

Of course, you all know what a moose is; that’s big game. The first day I shot two bucks that were the biggest game we had. As I say you all know what a moose is? A moose runs around on the floor, and eats cheese and is chased by the cats. The elks, on the other hand, live up in the hills, and in the spring, they come down for their annual convention. It is very interesting to watch them come down to the water-hole, and you should see them run when they find it is only water-hole. What they’re looking for is an elk-a-hole. One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I’ll never know. But that is entirely irrelevant to what I was talking about. We took some pictures of the native girls, but they weren’t developed. But we’re going back again in a couple of weeks.”

12 John Belushi – Animal House (1978)

When he finds out that he’s expelled from the school, Bluto, played by John Belushi, rants out this classic monologue.

“Over? Did you say ‘over?!’ Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! And it ain’t over now. ‘Cause when the goin’ gets tough…the tough get goin’! Who’s with me? Let’s go! Come on! What the f**k happened to the Delta I used to know? Where’s the spirit? Where’s the guts, huh? ‘Ooh, we’re afraid to go with you Bluto, we might get in trouble.’ Well just kiss my a** from now on! Not me! I’m not gonna take this. Wormer, he’s a dead man! Marmalard, dead! Niedermeyer.”

11. Leslie Nielsen – The Naked Gun (1988)

‘The Naked Gun’ has a hilarious yet, romantic monologue in the climax, given by Leslie Nielen, who plays Frank Drebin.

“Jane, it’s me, Funny-face. You love Frank Drebin. And Frank Drebin loves you. Jane, listen to me, if you don’t love me, you might as well pull that trigger because, without you, I wouldn’t want to live anyway. 

I’ve finally found someone I can love – a good, clean love… without utensils. It’s a topsy-turvy world, Jane, and maybe the problems of two people don’t amount to a hill of beans, but this is our hill and these are our beans. Since I met you, I’ve noticed things I never knew were there – birds singing, dew glistening on a newly formed leaf, stop lights. Jane, this morning, I bought something for you. It’s not very much, but pretty good for an honest policeman’s salary. It’s an engagement ring. I’d have given it to you earlier, but I wanted to wait until we were alone. I love you, Jane.”

10. Gene Wilder – Blazing Saddles (1974)

Jim or the “The Waco Kid” gives a rib-tickling monologue about his life experience in ‘Blazing Saddles.’

“I don’t know if you ever heard of me before, but I used to be called ‘The Waco Kid.’ I was just walking down the street, and I heard a voice behind me say, “Reach for it, Mister !” I spun around and there I was face to face with a six-year-old kid. Well , I just threw my guns down and walked away, little ba***rd shot me in the a *s! So I limped to the nearest saloon, crawled inside a whiskey bottle, and I’ve been there ever since.”

9. Adam Sandler – Happy Gilmore (1996)

‘Happy Gilmore’ is one of the best Adam Sandler movies. His monologue proves that the film is among the most hilarious sports movies ever made.

“My name is Happy Gilmore. Ever since I was old enough to skate, I loved hockey… wasn’t the greatest skater though. But that didn’t stop my dad from teaching me the secret of slapping the greatest slapshot. My dad worshiped hockey, my mom didn’t, that’s why she moved to Egypt, where there’s not a hockey rink within 15 hundred miles. Dad always took me to games to cheer for our favorite player, Terry O’Riley, the Tasmanian Devil. He wasn’t the biggest guy in the league, but he feared nobody, just like me. Handsome fellow, huh? He always said that when I grew up, I could be anything I wanted to be, but I never wanted to be anything but a hockey player. Yeah, my childhood was going great, but life is full of surprises.

After the funeral, I was sent to live with my grandma in Waterberry. I was kinda nervous since I really didn’t know her that well, but she dressed like Gene Simmons from KISS to cheer me up, she’s the sweetest person in the world. See, after my dad died, I developed kinda a short fuse. You see that kid over there just stole my party blower, and instead of asking for it back, I felt that I had to belt him in the head a bunch of times with a hammer. Look at me go. But I was always quick to say I was sorry. During high school I played junior hockey and still hold two league records; most time spent in the penalty box, and I was the only guy to ever take off his skate and try to stab someone.

After I graduated, I had a lot of different jobs; I was a road worker, a janitor, a security guard, a gas station attendant, and a plumber. Lately, I’ve been working construction, it’s not a bad racket, I’m a pretty good shot with a nail gun, but one day my boss, Mr. Larson, uh got in the way. Apparently, he also has a short fuse. Look at that monster. He got a few lucky punches in there, but I still feel I won the fight. Anyways, those other jobs weren’t for me. I was put on this planet for one reason, to play hockey.”

8. Bill Murray – Caddyshack (1980)

‘Caddyshack’ ranks among the best Golf movies ever made, and the sheer comic strength of Bill Murray makes it one of the most hilarious sports movies, along with the aforementioned ‘Happy Gilmore.’ His performance in the movie as Carl Spackler involves a funny monologue about gophers.

“License to kill gophers by the government of the United Nations. Man, free to kill gophers at will. To kill, you must know your enemy, and in this case, my enemy is a varmint. And a varmint will never quit – ever. They’re like the Viet Cong – Varmint Cong. So you have to lie back on superior intelligence and superior firepower. And that’s all she wrote.”

7. Nicolas Cage – Raising Arizona (1987)

Nicolas Cage, as Herbert “Hi” McDunnough in the Coen brothers’ 1987 mystery-drama ‘Raising Arizona’ performs the following monologue about his dream regarding the future.

‘That night I had a dream. I dreamt I was as light as the ether, a floating spirit visiting things to come. The shades and shadows of the people in my life rassled their way into my slumber. I dreamt that Gale and Evelle had decided to return to prison. Probably that’s just as well. I don’t mean to sound superior, and they’re a swell couple of guys, but maybe they weren’t ready yet to come out into the world. And then I dreamed on, into the future, to a Christmas morn in the Arizona home where Nathan Junior was opening a present from a kindly couple who preferred to remain unknown.

I saw Glen a few years later, still having no luck getting the cops to listen to his wild tales about me and Ed. Maybe he threw in one Polack joke too many. I don’t know. And still, I dreamed on, further into the future than I’d ever dreamed before, watching Nathan Junior’s progress from afar, taking pride in his accomplishments, as if he were our own, wonderin’ if he ever thought of us, and hopin’ that maybe we’d broadened his horizons a little, even if he couldn’t remember just how they got broadened. But still, I had dreamt nothin’ about me and Ed until the end.

And this was cloudier, ’cause it was years, years away. But I saw an old couple bein’ visited by their children, and all their grandchildren too. The old couple wasn’t screwed up, and neither were their kids or their grandkids. And I don’t know. You tell me. This whole dream, was it wishful thinkin’? Was I just fleeing reality like I know I’m liable to do? But, me and Ed, we can be good, too. And it seemed real. It seemed like us, and it seemed like, well, our home. If not Arizona, then a land not too far away, where all parents are strong and wise and capable, and all children are happy and beloved. I don’t know. Maybe it was Utah.’

6. Bill Crystal – City Slickers (1991)

Bill Crystal delivers a hilarious speech on the career day of his character Mitch’s kids. This can easily be said as the icing on the cake of his brilliant and funny performance in the movie ‘City Slickers.’

‘Value this time in your life kids, because this is the time in your life when you still have your choices, and it goes by so quickly. When you’re a teenager you think you can do anything, and you do. Your twenties are a blur. Your thirties, you raise your family, you make a little money, and you think to yourself, “What happened to my twenties?” In your forties, you grow a little pot belly you grow another chin. The music starts to get too loud, and one of your old girlfriends from high school becomes a grandmother. Your fifties you have a minor surgery. You’ll call it a procedure, but it’s a surgery.

Your sixties you have a major surgery, the music is still loud, but it doesn’t matter because you can’t hear it anyway. The seventies , you and the wife retire to Fort Lauderdale, you start eating dinner at two, lunch around ten, breakfast the night before. And you spend most of your time wandering around malls looking for the ultimate in soft yogurt and muttering, “how come the kids don’t call?” By your eighties, you’ve had a major stroke, and you end up babbling to some Jamaican nurse who your wife can’t stand but who you call mama. Any questions?’

5. John Goodman – The Big Lebowski (1998)

In yet another Coen brothers movie, John Goodman as Walter gives a monologue about his friend Donnie before scattering his ashes.

‘Donny was a good bowler and a good man. He was…he was one of us. He was a man who loved the outdoors, and bowling, and as a surfer , he explored the beaches of southern California from La Jolla to Leo Carillo, and up to Pismo. He died.. he died as so many young men of his generation before his time, and in your wisdom, Lord, you took him. Just as you took so many bright, flowering young men at Khe San, and Lan Doc, and Hill 364. These young men gave their lives, and so did Donny. Donny who loved bowling. And so, Theodore Donald Karabotsos.. in accordance with what we think your dying wishes might well have been. We commit your final mortal remains to the bosom of the Pacific Ocean, which you loved so well. Goodnight, sweet prince.’

4. Dustin Hoffman – Tootsie (1982)

Dustin Hoffman plays a man in the disguise of a woman in the 1982 comedy ‘Tootsie.’ The following monologue hilariously reveals the truth about his identity.

‘It was this brother who, on the day of her death, swore to the good Lord above that he would follow in her footsteps, and, and, and, and, and, and, and, and, and, and, and, just, just, just, just, just, just, just, just, just, just owe it all up to her. But on her terms. As a woman. And just as proud to be a woman as she ever was. For I am not Emily Kimberly, the daughter of Dwayne and Alma Kimberly. No, I’m not. I’m Edward Kimberly, the reckless brother of my sister Anthea. Edward Kimberly, who has finally vindicated his sister’s good name. I’m Edward Kimberly. Edward Kimberly.’

3. Clark Griswold – Christmas Vacation (1989)

Clark Griswold’s famous and funny burst-out in the movie ‘Christmas Vacation’ in his workplace deserves a spot on the list.

‘Hey! If any of you are looking for any last-minute gift ideas for me, I have one. I’d like Frank Shirley, my boss, right here tonight. I want him brought from his happy holiday slumber over there on Melody Lane with all the other rich people and I want him brought right here, with a big ribbon on his head, and I want to look him straight in the eye, and I want to tell him what a cheap, lying, no-good, rotten, four-flushing, low-life, snake-licking, dirt-eating, inbred, overstuffed, ignorant, blood-sucking, dog-kissing, brainless, dickless, hopeless, heartless, fat-a**, bug-eyed, stiff-legged, spotty-lipped, worm-headed sack of monkey s*** he is! Hallelujah!’

2. Clark Griswold- Vacation (1983)

Clark Griswold makes the list yet again with another one of his hilarious monologues in the 1983 comedy ‘Vacation.’

‘I think you’re all f**ked in the head. We’re ten hours from the f**king fun park and you want to bail out! Well, I’ll tell you something, this is no longer a vacation, it’s a quest. It’s a quest for fun. I’m gonna have fun and you’re gonna have fun. We’re all gonna have so much f**king fun we’ll need plastic surgery to remove our g*d damn smiles! You’ll be whistling “Zippity Doo Da” out of your a**holes! (laughs) I gotta be crazy! I’m on a pilgrimage to see a moose! Praise Marty Moose! Holy s***!’

1. Matthew Broderick – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

Matthew Broderick breaks the fourth wall and delivers hilariously clever monologues in the movie ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.’ This particular one stands out in the movie as well as the list.

‘The key to faking out the parents is the clammy hands. It’s a good non-specific symptom. A lot of people will tell you that a phony fever is a deadlock, but if you get a nervous mother, you could land in the doctor’s office. That’s worse than school. What you do is: you fake a stomach cramp, and when you’re bent over, moaning and wailing, you lick your palms. It’s a little childish and stupid, but then, so is high school.

I did have a test today. That wasn’t bulls**t. It’s on European Socialism. I mean, really, what’s the point? I’m not European, I don’t plan on being European, so who gives a crap if they’re socialist? They could be fascist anarchists – that still wouldn’t change the fact that I don’t own a car. Not that I condone fascism, or any -ism, for that matter. Isms, in my opinion, are not good. A person should not believe in an -ism – he should believe in himself. I quote John Lennon: “I don’t believe in Beatles – I just believe in me.” A good point there. Of course, he was the Walrus. I could be the Walrus – I’d still have to bum rides off of people.’

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The monologues that appear on this list are a collection of strong and memorable performances across American film. All of the monologues featured are in English. While there are numerous other monologues that could have easily also been featured on this list, special attention was given holistically so that the monologues here are representative of a wide array of movies, actors, directors, writers, and genres. This means that classic and celebrated monologues appear alongside monologues of equal merit, although perhaps less recognition. The list may have a numeric ranking, but it is also important to acknowledge how varied and exceptional each of these monologues is. The list takes into consideration the writing and performance of each monologue, but it also considers factors like cultural relevance and the larger effect that the monologue itself had on the film or within popular culture.

Additionally, movie "rants", which are a form of monologue, have their own list which can be viewed here . This includes Alec Baldwin in  Glengarry Glen Ross  (1992), Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men (1992), and Peter Finch in Network (1976).

While this list only includes films, there is also a companion list that examines the greatest monologues in television, which can be found here.

Here are the  20 Greatest Monologues in Movie History:

20. Laurence Fishburne in The Matrix

In his famous monologue from The Matrix (1999), Morpheous offers Neo a choice between two pills - and Laurence Fishburne opens up the world of the Matrix to the viewers of the Wachowski sisters' groundbreaking film.

The Matrix is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now, in this very room.

Morpheous reveals that Neo is a slave trapped in a prison, who has been made to believe that he's free even while he is trapped in a machine. Of course, Neo chooses the "red" pill, which allows him to see the truth and escape the Matrix.

The monologue helps to showcase Fishburne's immense vocal control. As he tells Neo the truth, relating Neo's journey to Alice going down the rabbit hole, he manages to capture complex emotions: amusement at Neo's skepticism, awareness of the absurdity, and yet, a grounded, clear, and determined stance that has come from years of staring into the harsh abyss of reality. The speech captures the complexities of both Morpheous and the Matrix, and it signals a turning point for the film.

19. Angela Lansbury in The Manchurian Candidate

Dame Angela Lansbury is perhaps best known for her roles in musicals ( Mame ), mysteries ( Murder, She Wrote ), and animated films ( Beauty and the Beast ). However, one of Lansbury's most famous and acclaimed portrayals is that of Mrs. Eleanor Iselin, in The Manchurian Candidate (1962). Mrs. Iselin is the mother of Staff Sergeant Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey); Shaw has been brainwashed to obey Communist orders, and his mother is his handler. Mrs. Iselin instructs her son in a detailed monologue of his mission: "You are to shoot the presidential nominee through the head."  Lansbury's character is cold, articulate, demanding - devoid of any maternal qualities. But then, she reveals that she did not know that her own son would be the agent, and that after he completes his mission, she will exact her revenge. Her delivery and performance - coupled with long, wide takes that are reminiscent of a stage play - create the portrait of a dynamic and memorable villain.

18. Salvatore Corsitta in The Godfather

In the opening moment of The Godfather (1972), Amerigo Bonasera (played by Salvatore Corsitta) utters, " I believe in America ." Then, in agonizing detail, he recounts the story of his daughter getting savagely beaten by two American men. He demands, begs for vengeance from Marlon Brando's Don Corleone. As Bonasera tells Don Corleone the plight of his daughter, the camera slowly pans out on the scene. Without any pretext, the audience is transported directly into the brutal and violent world of the film.

Don Corleone, as it happens, is the godfather of Bonasera's daughter, and his assurance that Bonasera will receive justice is coupled with his menacing:

" Someday, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, accept this justice as a gift on my daughter's wedding day. "

It is the perfect way to introduce Don Corleone to the world.

17. The Blair Witch Project

Heather Donahue's monologue, as she clutches a camera in the dark and apologizes to her parents, is perhaps the most iconic moment of  The Blair Witch Project (1999). The low-budget indie horror film would go on to influence and inspire countless horror movies and indie film producers in the years to come. Donahue's voice and close-up footage of her face was also used in the film's famed marketing campaign - her (largely improvised) words were what drew people to the theaters in droves. In the film, Donahue (who plays a character of the same name) is one of three student filmmakers who goes to investigate a local legend and disappears - the film is "pieced together" after the filmmakers' disappearance when it was "discovered" a year later. In the monologue, Donahue is alone, afraid, and scared for her life, capturing the paranoia and fear that The Blair Witch Project instilled in countless audience members.

16. Viggo Mortensen in Return of the King

Some monologues are meant to rally people together, from teammates on a sports team to men about to go to war. From as early as Shakespeare's "St. Crispin's Day" speech in Henry V (performed hundreds of years later on screen by Laurence Olivier in 1944 and by Kenneth Branagh in 1989) to The Mighty Ducks (1992), monologues can be used by leaders to inspire.

Perhaps the best example of this "genre" of monologue is Aragorn (played by Viggo Mortensen) during the final battle of The Return of the King (2003) at the Gates of Mordor. Aragorn has grown over the course of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and this speech does not only look to the ensuing battle, but also at the journey that has led him to this point. He encourages his men, saying:

" A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. A hour of wolves and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day!"

It is hard to imagine the skeptical and closed off Strider uttering these words, but Aragorn has embraced his destiny and role as king. He is prepared to die for his friends, his kingdom, and his mission.

15. Faye Dunaway in Mommie Dearest

The wire hanger monologue from the cult-classic  Mommie Dearest (1981) is famous for its absurdity. The film got mixed reviews, but the monologue is the highlight of Faye Dunaway's performance as Joan Crawford. The film is a biography film that portrays Crawford as an abusive adoptive mother to her two children; the script was based on the memoir of Crawford's adopted daughter. In the scene, Crawford discovers a wirehanger, which she claims will damage the clothes, in her daughter's closet. She takes the use of the wire hanger very personally, saying that she is delibarately being sabotaged and undermined by her young children. Dunaway's over-the-top performance in the scene is a feat to behold: she screams and rants, she throws clothes, and she beats her daughter. It's clear why this is the moment from the film that audiences remember - she's deranged, she's horrifying, and she is a thing of nightmares.

14. Rosamund Pike in Gone Girl

Rosamund Pike plays the titular "girl", Amy, in  Gone Girl   (2014), who disappears under mysterious circumstances which make it seem as though her husband murdered her. In a chilling voiceover, Amy reveals that she isn't dead, but instead has gone into hiding. While the audience watches her escape and transformation into a different person, Amy explains how she had actively tried to embody the paradoxical male desire of the "cool girl" - a woman who is effortlessly attractive, interested in sports and other "masculine" hobbies, and who is never demanding or judgmental. After years of trying to please her husband, Amy realized that he didn't know her at all, and decided to take matters into her own hands. At the end of her reflection, she says coldly, as if to justify why she framed her husband for her murder:

Can you imagine, finally showing your true self to your soulmate, and having him not like you?

13. Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting

Over the course of his career, Robin Williams has performed a number of incredible monologues. From  The Dead Poets Society   (1989) to  The Birdcage (1996), Williams has played a number of characters who inspired, berated, and joked - and he was a known improviser who would ad lib and add his own personal charm. Even in  Good Will Hunting (1997), Williams has a number of inspirational and hilarious monologues as Sean Macguire, a therapist who has been asked to help a troubled mathematical genius Will Hunting after Will has a run in with the police.

At first, Will is cocky, refusing to open up to Sean, and asserting his intelligence. Sean fires back with a monologue telling Will that he knows nothing about life:

You don’t know about real loss, because that only occurs when you love something more than you love yourself. I doubt you’ve ever dared to love anybody that much. I look at you; I don’t see an intelligent, confident man; I see a cocky, scared shitless kid.

Sean puts Will in his place, and this risky play actually convinces Will to start opening up to Sean. Sean doesn't beg Will, he doesn't push him, he simply says, " Your move, chief ."

12. Charlize Theron in Monster

Charlize Theron's portrayal of real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos in  Monster (2003) won her critical acclaim and ultimately an Oscar for Best Actress. One of the most moving parts of the film is a monologue when Aileen reflects on her life, and remembers when she was a young and hopeful little girl. She describes herself, waiting for a movie scout to discover her like Marilyn Monroe and to take her away from her life, seeing her as a diamond in the rough. Unfortunately, the audience already knows that is not how Aileen's life turned out; instead, she has become a prostitute, who eventually turns to murdering her clients. In the final line, Aileen says:

Yeah. I lived that way for a long long time. In my head, dreaming like that. It was nice. And one day, it just stopped.

Reality took its toll on the young girl, and she gave up.

Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975) helped to bring about the rise of the blockbuster, but one of the films' quietest moments is also its most powerful. Robert Shaw plays the shark hunter Quint, whose hatred of sharks is as obsessive as Ahab's hatred of Moby Dick. In his captivating monologue about being aboard the USS Indianapolis, Quint details to Roy Scheider's Martin Brody and Richard Dreyfuss's Matt Hooper the story of how the ship was sunk by the Japanese in World War II. He then tells them about a number of shark attacks that killed men, including Quint's friends, before his very eyes over the four days leading to his rescue. Interestingly, actor Robert Shaw actually helped to write the monologue, contributing along with two screenwriters to craft the horrifying story. The result is an absolutely riveting long-take monologue that many fans cite as the best part of the entire film.

10. Charlie Chaplin in The Great Dictator

Charlie Chaplin's 1940 satire  The Great Dictator  was mocking Adolf Hitler long before Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II. The film, Chaplin's first full-sound movie, gained commercial and critical success in America. Chaplin plays a Jewish man who is mistaken for the country's dictator, Adenoid Hynkel - hilarity (of course) ensues, at Hitler's expense. Despite this, the film ends on a powerful and serious note when Chaplin makes an impassioned speech. Chaplin condemns dictators and promotes the power of democracy. The speech is a call to arms, and in the years to come, it would be a rallying point for America as it went back to war. Even though Chaplin's words were clearly meant for his own moment and location in history, they resonate with fans today as much as ever. The speech is simply a masterpiece for all times.

9. Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption

Morgan Freeman's performance in The Shawshank Redemption  (1994) as Ellis Boyd Redding - or "Red" for short - garnered him an Oscar nomination. His character, who has spent the last two decades in prison, gives a number of speeches in the film. However, of all of these speeches, his voiceover in the final moments of the film is truly inspiring and exceptional. After being let out of prison, Red decides to break his parole and join his friend, Andy, in Mexico. While the camera pans to the Pacific, Red says:

I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope.

After years in captivity, Red is given the chance to live again - and he takes it. The monologue is the culmination of the film, and, with the aid of Freeman's legendary voice, it does not disappoint.

8. Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now

Marlon Brando is regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time, and his numerous acclaimed performances over the course of his prolific career make it difficult to choose a single performance that encapsulates his many talents as an actor. If there was one monologue, however, it would be his powerful performance as Colonel Kurtz, the central antagonist of the film  Apocalypse Now (1979). Kurtz reflects on the horrors of war, and decides that judgment is what inhibits soldiers from doing whatever is necessary. He praises the Viet Cong forces for not showing the same weakness as American soldiers do. Kurtz is a man who is willing to commit horrors of his own, but it is clear that his mind has been warped by his experiences in war. This twisted character allows Brando to illustrate his range, and paint a horrifying story of mutilation and cruelty with words alone.

7. Ellen Burstyn in Requiem for a Dream

Ellen Burstyn's Sara in  Requiem for a Dream  (2000) is an Oscar-nominated performance that fans have not soon forgotten. Burstyn is a powerhouse who brings immense energy and emotional depth to every scene, including her moving monologue to her grown son, Harry (Jared Leto). Sara explains that her life has been meaningless without people to take care of - but since she has been offered a spot on a television game show, she has a reason to wake up in the morning and smile, " It makes tomorrow all right ."  Requiem for a Dream is a story of addiction and what it can cost people, and Sara's addiction begins with her dream life, where she isn't lonely and people like her. Even though Sara claims to be happy in the monologue, it's a heart-wrenchingly sad look into her lonely life - apparently even a member of the camera crew teared up while filming her.

6. Tom Wilkinson in Michael Clayton

A well-placed (and well-paced) monologue can create some of cinema's most memorable moments. For instance, in the opening moments of  Michael Clayton (2007), Tom Wilkinson delivers a voiceover monologue as Arthur; as he recounts an incident to Michael, it becomes clear that Arthur is having some sort of mental health lapse. As Arthur speaks at an increasing pace, his words are coupled with shots of the law firm, largely devoid of people, as the credits appear. Arthur's breakdown puts the events of the film into motion, and this opening sequence propels the viewer directly into the story without any pretext. The audience is left to figure out who Arthur and Michael are from the pieces; the film chooses to show rather than tell, and the result is truly masterful storytelling. Tom Wilkinson was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Arthur, and this monologue showcases what a truly brilliant actor he is; with only his voice, he is able to convey so much about his character and propel the story along at an incredible pace.

5. Meryl Streep in Sophie's Choice

Meryl Streep's performance as Sophie in  Sophie's Choice (1982) is legendary; even for Streep's incredible career,  Sophie's Choice is perhaps her single most acclaimed film and performance. In the film, Sophie has a number of confessional monologues as she recounts the events that led to her being a prisoner in Auschwitz who was forced to choose which of her two children would live. In one monologue, she explains that her father was actually himself a Nazi sympathizer who believed that the Jews should be exterminated. As Sophie tells the story, the film intercuts close-ups of Streep's face, staring directly into the camera with visuals of the events. After Sophie hastily tries to type up her father's speech, he makes mistakes because of her grammatical mistakes. She repeats his harsh words: " Zosia, your intelligence is pulp . Pulp. " After all these years, it is clear that these words still ring in Sophie's ears, and Streep's delivery is perfect.

4. Mo'Nique in Precious

Mo'Nique won both the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Sundance special jury prize for her portrayal of Mary, the mother of Precious in Precious (2009). Mary physically and emotionally abuses Precious, and seemingly turns a blind-eye to Precious's father's sexual abuse, which has resulted in two pregnancies. When Mary is confronted about this, she tearfully breaks down, saying that she secretly resents Precious:

That was my man and he wanted my daughter. And that’s why I hated her because it was my man who was supposed to be loving me, who was supposed to be making love to me, he was fucking my baby and she made him leave, she made him go away… It was Precious’ fault because she let my man have her and she didn’t say nothin’, she didn’t scream, she didn’t do nothin’...

Mary's confession is the last straw for Precious; she leaves her mother, and goes to live on her own.

3. Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction

Quentin Tarantino loves a good monologue. His films are full of characters waxing ex tempore (and usually profanely). At the end of  Pulp Fiction   (1994), Samuel L. Jackson's Jules Winnfield recites Ezekiel 25:17 for the last time - well, in the film anyway. Samuel L. Jackson proudly still knows the Bible verse and has quoted it on talk shows before. As Jules tries to de-escalate the attempted robbery in the diner, he explains to robbers Ringo (Tim Roth) and Yolanda (Amanda Plummer) that he always quotes Ezekiel 25:17 before he kills someone. However, the significance of the verse itself isn't even necessarily clear to him. He concludes by saying:

Or it could mean you're the righteous man and I'm the shepherd and it's the world that's evil and selfish. Now I'd like that. But that shit ain't the truth. The truth is you're the weak. And I'm the tyranny of evil men. But I'm tryin', Ringo. I'm tryin' real hard to be a shepherd.

Jules lets Ringo and Yolanda go, and maybe is better for it.

2. Viola Davis in Doubt

Beatrice Straight famously won an Oscar for her supporting performance in Network (1976), winning with only five minutes and forty seconds of screen time. Straight's performance does feature a short monologue, but her performance in the scene as a whole, including the dialogue with her philandering husband really showcases why she deserved the award.

Viola Davis's performance in Doubt (2008) is in a similar vein. Davis was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting role for her performance, which was under eight minutes and less than two scenes. Davis's monologue, however, is her crowning achievement, a powerful and sorrowful story.

Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Meryl Streep) approaches Donald Miller's mother (Davis) to tell about the possibility that Father Flynn (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) is abusing Donald. Mrs. Miller reveals that she doesn't care - her son is gay, which has meant that he is bullied and his father beats him. She claims that she doesn't want to know why Father Flynn is kind to her son, because her son needs his kindness. Mrs. Miller leaves the domineering Sister Beauvier speechless - and Davis steals the scene from Meryl Streep.

1. Gregory Peck in To Kill a Mockingbird

There are a number of powerful courtroom dramas that lend themselves to impressive monologues: lawyers, witnesses, and defendants will speak uninterrupted, which provides an opportunity for actors to demonstrate their talents. Jack Nicholson's speech in A Few Good Men (1992), when he shouts the famous, " You can't handle the truth ," occurs in a courtroom - and is featured on our list of best movie rants.

The number one spot for movie monologues, however, is saved for the courtroom speech of Atticus Finch. Gregory Peck's Atticus in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) is one of the most beloved heroes in cinematic history, even being voted number one on the American Film Institute's list of movie heroes. Peck won an Oscar for the role, and when watching his portrayal, it's no wonder why. His performance culminates in Atticus Finch's legendary defense of Tom Robinson, a black man on trial for a violent crime he didn't commit. In his closing remarks to the jury, Finch invokes God, American ideals, truth, and the duty of the jurors - he famously ends with the line:

In the name of God, do your duty. In the name of God, believe Tom Robinson .

Despite Atticus Finch's efforts, Tom is condemned by an all-white jury, and denied justice by a jury of his peers. The audience, however, is certainly won over by Peck's legendary performance.

What monologue do you think is the greatest of all time? Join the conversation in the comments!

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The 62 Best Animated Movies of the 21st Century, from ‘Marcel the Shell’ to ‘The Boy and the Heron’

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“One more time: animation is a medium, not a genre. Animation is film ,” Guillermo del Toro said last year . IndieWire couldn’t agree more, and yet animation — an art form that requires the most precise control of the cinematic medium — is continually disrespected.

Pixar and Studio Ghibli tend to spring to mind first when discussing great animation, but there’s a world beyond those two giants. Animated films have grown ever more artful and affecting as more and more folks realize that, the Oscars comments notwithstanding, it’s never just been a medium for children, with studios and indies alike creating stop-motion marvels, hand-drawn standouts, and CGI spectacles.

The genre has grown so much since we entered the current century, in fact, that it can be easy to forget the Academy Awards didn’t even recognize animation until 2001. As few as three movies were nominated per year until 2010, but since then animation’s increased prominence has been reflected in the race’s competitiveness.

This year has been huge for the medium, between smash hit “Super Mario Bros. Movie,” anime fantasy “Suzume,” Pixar and Disney entries “Elemental” and “Wish,” Netflix comic book adaptation “Nimona,” CGI action film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” the long awaited sequel film to “Chicken Run,” and smaller titles like “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman” or Cannes premiere “Robot Dreams.”

Kate Erbland, David Ehrlich, Christian Blauvelt, Steve Greene, Eric Kohn, Jude Dry, Chris O’Falt, Anne Thompson, Zack Sharf, Noel Murray, Jenna Marotta, Michael Nordine, Ryan Lattanzio, Alison Foreman, and Christian Zilko also contribu ted to this lis t.

62. “A Scanner Darkly” (2006)

1977’s “A Scanner Darkly” is one of science fiction’s most indelible works, but it took almost three decades for PhilIp K. Dick’s novel to receive a proper adaptation. And when the story of a man whose mind is split into two by powerful narcotic Substance D made it to theaters in 2006, it came in a form that wasn’t available when Dick first wrote it. For the film version, Richard Linklater opted to use the rotoscope techniques of his previous film “A Waking Life,” shooting his cast of actors (including Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson, Winona Ryder, and Rory Cochrane) digitally before animating the film by tracing over the frames. The medium fits the subject of “A Scanner Darkly” like a glove, creating a slippery, queasy world in which reality feels permanently on the verge of breaking down.  —WC

61. “Encanto” (2021)

60. “Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood” (2022)

“Apollo 10 1/2:” starts with what seems like a wild hook: a pre-teen boy gets approached by NASA to take part in a secret space mission, one that will bring him to the moon before Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s famed landing. Ultimately that’s a set-up the film is largely uninterested in, with writer/director Richard Linklater spending the bulk of the film sifting through the protagonist’s memories of living in Houston, as voiced by Jack Black as an adult looking back. It’s less a narrative than an attempt by Linklater to capture what the world looked like in 1969, and the gorgeous rotoscoping conveys the slippery nature of this nostalgia better than a live-action portrayal ever could.  —WC

59. “The Emperor’s New Groove” (2000)

58. “Shrek 2” (2004)

One of the (increasingly less rare) sequels to improve upon the original, “Shrek 2” is essentially the first movie but funnier, more emotional, more action-packed, and ultimately more beloved. Taking the original cast and throwing them into the new setting of Far Far Away, where Shrek is forced to impress his new in-laws, “Shrek 2” provides the franchise with new great characters, like Fiona’s loving mother Lillian (Julie Andrews), her temperamental father Harold (John Cleese), the devious Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders), and breakout swashbuckling star Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas). “Shrek 2” gets a lot of comic mileage out of pitting these quirky characters against each other. And the soundtrack is banger after banger after banger, from opening theme “Accidentally in Love,” David Bowie’s “Changes,” and the Fairy Godmother’s legendary performance of “Holding Out for a Hero.”  —WC

57. “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” (2022)

56. “Kung Fu Panda” (2008)

Two words: Jack Black. The “Super Mario Bros. Movie” star was born to be a voice actor, and his presence can single handedly elevate an animated film. He’s particularly great in “Kung Fu Panda,” where he plays Po, a nerdy panda who unexpectedly gets chosen as the Dragon Warrior of prophecy, and undergoes training to defeat the conquering Tai Lung (Ian McShane). The film is packed with action, comedy, and heartwarming moments, and it would be pretty good with another actor in the lead, but Black’s committed performance elevates it to one of Dreamworks’ best. —WC

55. “My Life as a Courgette” (2016)

54. “The Breadwinner” (2017)

“Secret of Kells” studio Cartoon Saloon is behind “The Breadwinner,” an adaptation of Deborah Ellis’ 2001 novel, and “Secret of Kells” co-director Nora Twomey goes solo to helm this production. Set in a Taliban controlled Kabul, the film follows its protagonist Parvana, an 11-year-old girl, as she disguises herself as a boy in the patriarchal society in order to provide for her family after her dad is imprisoned on false charges. The emotional story ends on a note of hope, but it also doesn’t shy away from portraying the harshness of the world Parvana lives in, and the contrast between the gorgeous animation and the ugliness it depicts only amplifies the film’s resonance. —WC

53. “Ernest & Celestine” (2012)

52. “How to Train Your Dragon” (2010)

Based on Cressida Cowell’s popular children’s book, “How to Train Your Dragon” was a delightful surprise when it arrived in theaters in the spring of 2010, at a time when adventure movies aimed at kids were stuck in a bit of a rut. This funny, thrilling picture overcame a slow start at the box office to become a word-of-mouth hit; and it remains not just one of the best animated features of its era but also a timeless fantasy classic. Give credit to Cowell’s basic premise: about a misfit teenage Viking named Hiccup (voiced perfectly by the nerdy character actor Jay Baruchel) who befriends a rare dragon he calls “Toothless” and thus shakes up his tradition-bound community. Between the wonderfully exaggerated character designs, the foggy medieval island where the story is set, and the genuinely pulse-pounding action sequences, “How to Train Your Dragon” has a distinctive look and perspective, all in service of illustrating the idea that there may be other ways to deal with danger beyond defaulting to brute force. — NM

51. “The Secret of Kells” (2009)

50. “I Lost My Body” (2019)

The visionary French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s frequent screenwriting collaborator Guillaume Laurent wrote the surreal and profound novel “Happy Hand,” adapted by animation director Jérémy Clapin into “I Lost My Body,” a feature-length cartoon made for adults with adventurous tastes (including the International Critics Week jury at Cannes, which made history by making this the first animated film to win their top prize). As imaginatively fantastical as one might expect from the co-writer of “Amélie,” the movie tells the story of a severed hand, crawling across Paris looking for its original owner: a North African immigrant named Naoufel, whose quest for love and personal purpose in Europe has suffered several soul-crushing setbacks. Naoufel’s tale is told mostly in flashback, while in the present his hand heroically avoids various threats. Part action picture and part character sketch, “I Lost My Body” is primarily a poignant look at loneliness. —NM

49. “Belle” (2021)

48. “Toy Story 3” (2010)

Even before that scene, “Toy Story 3” is one of the most moving animated films ever made. Once Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang not only face what appears to be certain doom but accept their collective fate, it becomes impossibly wrenching — and that’s coming from someone who never cries during the first 15 minutes of “Up.” Pixar’s semi-recent sequel overload may not inspire much confidence, but anyone who doubts their capacity for occasional greatness (like this writer) need only remember that the studio’s best movie was the third installment in a series that didn’t appear to need one in the first place. The next few “Cars” movies may leave us cold, but at least we’ll always have a friend in “Toy Story.” —MN

47. “Soul” (2020)

46. “Coco” (2017)

Pixar’s Oscar-winning “Coco” was a long overdue moment for representation at the animated studio as it was the first project to feature Mexican characters in leading roles, but its power comes from not just being inclusive but from taking Mexican culture and heritage and making it so universal. The story follows an aspiring young musician named Miguel who gains access to the Land of the Dead in an attempt to find his great-grandfather musician and get rid of his family’s ancestral ban on music. “Toy Story 3” director Lee Unkrich and co-director Adrian Molina create such a vibrant, eye-popping Land of the Dead that to watch “Coco” is to get lost in its transfixing colors and imaginative world building. This hyper-detailed approach to the animation style demonstrates both a reverence for Mexican culture and an enthusiasm for making Mexican heritage connect to every viewer regardless of their background.  —ZS

45. “Lilo & Stitch” (2002)

But the film shines most brightly when it focuses on Lilo and her sister Nani, and their struggles to support each other following the death of their family, which are presented with a depth and realism that very few films can match. Ask anyone who grew up with this film what their favorite line from a Disney movie is, and it’s likely they’ll answer with Lilo’s speech to Nani early on: “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.”  —WC

44. “Turning Red” (2022)

43. “Finding Nemo” (2003)

Following her second sitcom’s swift cancellation, Ellen DeGeneres  — a trailblazer for for women in the ’80s and the LGBTQ community in the ’90s  — found herself in a professional lull in the early aughts. Then Pixar asked her to play a fish with short-term memory loss, Dory, who helps a nervous father (Albert Brooks) located his son (Alexander Gould), newly dropped in a dentist office aquarium (Willem Dafoe, Allison Janney, and Geoffrey Rush co-star as fellow sea life). “Finding Nemo” became the second-highest-grossing film of 2003, the same year DeGeneres debuted her hit talk show. Pixar claimed its first Best Animated Feature Academy Award, and the film remains the best-selling DVD ever. DeGeneres hosted the Oscars, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, racked up more than 75 million Twitter followers for her show, and was of course front-and-center for the sequel (“Finding Dory”). As for the lull? Fin . —JM

42. “ParaNorman” (2012)

Sam Fell and Chris Butler’s stop-motion fantasy horror film centers around a young boy who can communicate with ghosts as he tries to save his Massachusetts town from being destroyed by a 300 year old witch. For all the wacky supernatural hijinks that unfold over the film’s runtime, “ParaNorman” is most concerned with a reconciliation between the past and present. That an animated family movie even attempts to make sense of America’s lingering guilt for the murder of those charged with witchcraft makes “ParaNorman” a rare gift. “ParaNorman” rightfully earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature and set Laika on its way to becoming a stop-motion powerhouse.  —ZS

41. “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” (2022)

40. “Song of the Sea” (2014)

The best fantasy films are able to ground the magical adventures in conflicts both real and personal. “Song of the Sea,” Tomm Moore’s followup to his acclaimed “Secret of Kells,” gets that balance perfectly. The film’s main plot is an imaginative and fun fantasy adventure, about a boy Ben (David Rawle) who discovers his sister Saoirse is a selkie, and the quest they go on to free faerie spirits from the evil Celtic goddess Macha. But the real stakes of the film lie in the relationship between Ben and Saoirse, which has been in total disarray following the death of their mother. Their reconciliation is what gives the animated film its emotional power, and what makes the gorgeously animated climax linger in your mind past the closing credits.  —WC

39. “Sita Sings the Blues” (2008)

The more straightforward adaptation of the story is rendered in the style of Rajput paintings and includes a Greek chorus that interprets the poem’s meanings. Another storyline tells a similar narrative to the Ramayana but sets it in modern day, proving the text’s timelessness. The final story thread introduces a musical number by a more active Sita, who modifies the original text by making herself more self-reliant. By putting the power in Sita’s hands and making her more than a damsel in distress, Paley ultimately makes “Sita Sings the Blues” a radical redefinition of a sacred work. It’s as impressive as it is daring. —ZS

38. “Inside Out” (2015)

It’s a fun setup for a buddy comedy movie, but it also manages to tug at a deeper message about how happiness and sadness need to coexist for a healthy life. And the main perfectly complemented by the real world story of Riley’s struggles with her family’s move, which feels deeply authentic and real.  —WC

37. “Frozen” (2013)

Disney has long excelled at taking classic fairy tales — think “The Little Mermaid,” “Cinderella,” and “The Princess and the Frog” — and freshening them up to suit their Princess-driven agenda, but even the studio’s biggest hits have never been assured winners. Walt Disney himself cooked up an idea to build a film around the life of author and poet Hans Christian Andersen way back in the 1930s, envisioning a live-action and animated hybrid that interspersed stories from his real life with scenes from Andersen’s most popular fairy tales, including “The Snow Queen.” That project never got off the ground, and though Andersen’s stories went on to inspire other Disney hits and characters, from “The Little Mermaid” to “The Ugly Duckling,” the story of the Snow Queen remained a problem for Disney’s top creators, who could never quite crack the classic story. 

Despite the predictably dark shades of Andersen’s original story, building in a family dynamic that eschewed classic “good versus evil” divides and adding in lots of laughs helped the film fit the Disney mold and appeal to a wide audience. And that’s a good thing, because baked inside yet another Disney Princess story is an essential story about finding (and loving) yourself and the people who matter most. (Plus, plenty of banging jams about just that very topic.) It was worth the wait. —KE

36. “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” (2009)

35. “Moana” (2016)

Disney’s musical “Moana” conjures a gorgeous vision of Polynesia and its people in 3D animation with direction by Ron Clements and John Musker, but the songs stick, too. Even the blackest of hearts can’t resist the soundtrack from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina, and Opetaia Foa’i, with vocals hailing from New Zealand and Fiji, and instruments flung out of the South Pacific. Meanwhile, the central story of the title heroine, a feisty youngster sent on a perilous journey to rescue her people, is empowering for both the kids and the adults watching. “Moana” is packed with memorable creatures, from Dwayne Johnson’s protean Maui to Jemaine Clement’s over-the-top coconut crab hailing from the Realm of Monsters. The animation finds astonishing tactility in the lush locales, making for one of Disney’s most beautiful 3D-animated outings ever.  —RL

34. “Anomalisa” (2015)

33. “The Triplets of Belleville” (2003)

It is the rare silent film that achieves such international acclaim and popularity as Sylvain Chomet’s “The Triplets of Belleville.” Drawn in the style of French comics, the figures either pour languidly into frame or bounce jubilantly, depending on their moods. The original score was both bopping and haunting, earning “The Belleville Rendez-vous” an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song (the film itself was also nominated for Best Animated Feature). The driving story of a devoted mother who will stop at nothing to help her son is told with such heart, soul, and humor, that the movie waltzed right into its rightful place in the animated film canon.  —JD

32. “Isle of Dogs” (2018)

Set 20 years in the future in a fictional Japanese city known as Megasaki, Wes Anderson’s darling stop-motion feature is a fantastic take on a world that doesn’t actually exist, one strongly rooted in cinema over reality (you know, like a Wes Anderson film). That Anderson would seek to apply his world-building aesthetic to something as meticulous and controlled as stop-motion animation is one of the last great non-shockers of modern cinema. That it would be this cute, well, that’s a bit more surprising.

While the focal point of the film is always spunky Atari Kobayashi and his faithful best friend Spots, Anderson’s nutty plotline allows for the introduction of whole packs of vibrant characters, canine and human alike. There are the other doggie denizens of ol’ Trash Island, the humans desperate to free them, and evil government types who have rejected all common sense (and human emotion) in the face of a maybe-not-totally-above-board crisis. Laced into the hairy tale are plenty of mysteries (conspiracies! exploding teeth! a secret puppy lair!), and Anderson never sacrifices storytelling for the cute factor, instead crafting a solid story with plenty of adorable moments to go around. Thrilling, sweet, and satisfying, it’s one of the best things Anderson has ever done, and a worthy addition to the always-awe-inspiring lineage of stop-motion wonders. —KE

31. “Millennium Actress” (2001)

30. “the lego movie” (2014).

Everything is awesome, indeed, in Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s blockbuster hit. The directing duo who surprised everyone with the hilarious “21 Jump Street” reboot did it once again with a branded toy commercial that was never supposed to be as good as it is. Universally praised for its biting humor and colorful visual style, the film deconstructed the bloated blockbuster formula and rebuilt it one hilarious brick at a time. Chris Pratt is perfect as the lovable Lego oaf who must destroy the aptly named Evil Lord Business (Will Ferrell), and sassy punk Wildstyle (Elizabeth Banks) is the sadly still rare capable and funny girl character. With inventive CGI mining the removable Lego appendages for laughs, “The Lego Movie” is one for the ages.  —JD

29. “Your Name” (2016)

28. “marcel the shell with shoes on” (2022).

“Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” is a movie that feels as small as its one-inch talking shell hero and as gigantic as the world around him. Based on the series of shorts that director Dean Fleischer Camp and voice actor Jenny Slate released in 2010, “Marcel the Shell” feels very much like a Pixar film for millennial hipsters, with its storyline about Marcel’s friendship with a director Dean (Camp) and his quest to find his family again. And the film, and it’s gorgeous fusion stop-motion and live-action footage, manages to capture the best of Pixar: lovable protagonists, a sense of wonder and visual splendor, and excellent voice acting (from Slate and Isabella Rossellini as Marcel’s grandmother). There’s some layers of meta storytelling in the film (which also acts somewhat as a commentary on Camp and Slate’s real-life divorce) that enriches it, but it also works perfectly well as a straightforward story of family and reconnection. —WC

27. “Ratatouille” (2007)

26. “Shaun the Sheep Movie” (2015)

Who would have thought that a “Wallace & Gromit” spinoff would end up being just as good — and, according to some well-meaning heretics, better — than the original series? Aardman Animation outdid itself with this quietly daring corker, which has a simple premise (Shaun and his fellow sheep cause much mischief during a day away from the farm) and wildly entertaining set-pieces. There’s essentially no dialogue — or at least none that can be discerned, as the sheep bleat in much the same manner as their real-world counterparts and the humans speak not unlike the grownups on “Peanuts,” which only draws more attention to the madcap, almost Chaplinesque goings-on. At this point it almost sounds like faint praise to describe an animated film as being just as entertaining for adults as it is for children, but “Shaun the Sheep Movie” makes good on that promise as few others do.  —MN

25. “Howl’s Moving Castle” (2004)

What begins as a journey to reverse the curse draws Sophie into becoming part of the resistance. The meaningless war, kept in the background, doesn’t lead to a story of good and evil, but a tragedy in which no one is to blame and all suffer. The animation itself is some of Miyazaki’s most complex, with stunning set pieces that feature a depth that’s part of the most technically demanding work of the master’s career.  —CO

24. “Coraline” (2009)

Animator Henry Selick perfected his stop-motion technique on such films as Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” and “James and the Giant Peach,” filming puppets in multiple miniature environments, one frame at a time, with flexible still-camera-size digital medical cameras. His masterwork, magical gothic fairy tale “Coraline,” goes way beyond anything done before with stop-motion. Miserably lonely in her family’s ramshackle new house in the country and neglected by her workaholic parents, 11-year-old Coraline seeks refuge in a parallel universe where another set of fantasy parents play and cook and cultivate a fabulous garden. That set-piece was impeccably hand-crafted by artists over months of painstaking production with hand-made manipulated puppets and thousands of paper flowers.

23. “Up” (2009)

It has just two letters in its title, but “Up” is a big film about resurrecting childhood dreams, forging unlikely friendships, idolizing unworthy heroes, and never-ending grief. Released in 2009, the two-time Oscar-winner starring Ed Asner and Christopher Plummer features cinema’s most-indelible heaven-bound house since “The Wizard of Oz.” When crotchety Carl (Asner) is condemned to a retirement home, the former balloon salesman comes up with a grand plan to float away from his gentrifying neighborhood. He succeeds, bringing along an unintended passenger and foil, a chipper boy scout named Russell (Jordan Nagai).

The movie’s adorably-smooshed-looking characters and Crayola color palette make the opening sequence even more crushing, as pre-adventure Carl remembers his childhood sweetheart-turned-late-wife, Ellie. Watching them learn that they’ve suffered a miscarriage is sadder than the death of not just Mufasa and Bambi’s mother, but every animated, Disney-backed plot point to date. —JM

22. “Paprika” (2006)

21. “The Mitchells vs. The Machines”

Michael Rianda and Jeff Rowe’s story of a family road trip interrupted by a robot apocalypse is one of the best non-Disney animated films in recent memory. The film combines delightfully cartoony animation and sharp humor with a surprisingly nuanced message about the way technology can unite and divide us at the same time. Phil Lord and Chris Miller have created their own brand of animation that allows them to jump around between intellectual properties while maintaining their distinct sense of humor, and their fingerprints as executive producers are all over this modern classic. 2021’s endless “Encanto” discourse kept “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” from getting the attention it deserves, but its timely subject matter means it will always be worth revisiting. —CZ

20. “Waltz With Bashir” (2008)

19. “Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016)

A Kurosawa-inspired epic about the supreme power of storytelling, Studio Laika’s most ambitious stop-motion masterpiece blends peerlessly expressive puppetry with artful digital effects in order to craft a rare adventure that can resonate with audiences of all ages. “Kubo and the Two Strings” tells the story of a plucky but somber 11-year-old shamisen player (well-voiced by Art Parkinson, nevertheless typifying an unfortunately white-centric cast) who only knows his warrior father through the stories that his mother has passed down. When the boy is spirited away by the evil Moon King and sent on a quest to retrieve some magical armor alongside a talking monkey (Charlize Theron) and a forgetful beetle (Matthew McConaughey), our young hero becomes more closely acquainted with his dad’s memory than he ever imagined possible. Few films have spoken so eloquently to the role that parents can play in our lives; how they shape us before we got here and stay with us after they’re gone. Even fewer have used floating demon aunts voiced by Rooney Mara to do so.  —DE

18. “WALL•E” (2008)

But that’s not all it has to offer, as Stanton’s film lays out a cultural critique that’s still as relevant as ever, introducing WALL-E and EVE to a marooned human population who have let slip their own personhood in pursuit of cozy hover chairs and a “buy and large” sensibility that keeps them consuming but never connecting. That two robots can feel something in a universe devoid of emotion is a basic enough premise, but that “WALL-E” actually uses that inspire genuine feelings is the real trick. Illuminated by some of Pixar’s most stirring animation yet — 10 years later, and this thing still looks fresh out of the box — and a score from Thomas Newman that adds majesty and magic to every frame, the film hasn’t lost a step in a decade, it just keeps dancing. —KE

17. “The Congress” (2013)

Flashing forward a couple of decades, the film’s second half becomes a gloomy rabbit hole of grand animation of the likes of Mark Ryden or Hieronymous Bosch on acid, as Robin heads to a remote convention where all participants consume a drink that turns them and their world into whatever they want to be. “ The Congress ” opens up the possibilities of filmmaking, and it’s as pro-cinema as it is anti-Hollywood.  —RL

16. “World of Tomorrow” (2015)

15. “Persepolis” (2007)

Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel comes to life in “Persepolis,” Satrapi’s autobiographical coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Iranian revolution. Although the film’s present day scenes are in color, the majority of the film is depicted in black-and-white, which is not only faithful to the graphic novel but also a stylistic choice which Satrapi felt would help show how Iran could be like any other country. The enduring charm of “Persepolis” is how relatable it is despite how very personal it is. Marji’s story is engrossing and an interesting slice of history, but it also speaks to how we struggle to connect with others and find ourselves. We can overlay our own experiences with every heartbreak and moment of happiness Marji experiences. “Persepolis” was the co-winner of the Jury Prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, and has won its place as one of the most vital coming-of-age tales made this century.  —JR

14. “Flee” (2021)

13. “The Illusionist” (2010)

Sylvain Chomet’s first feature since the Academy Award-nominated 2003 film “The Triplets of Belleville” is an ode to Jacques Tati, with the film’s magician protagonist inspired by the French absurdist filmmaker and the lanky Monsieur Hulot. But the film, with a screenplay by his longtime writing partner Henri Marquet along with Chomet, works from an unproduced Tati script. Set in mid-century Europe, “The Illusionist” is a father-and-daughter story without a father or daughter, exactly, as the out-of-luck protagonist decamps from Paris to Edinburgh, where he meets an alluring girl whom he takes under his wing. “The Illusionist” makes the case for simple 2D animation used to tell a simple story, and the film’s mournful history as an alleged mea culpa from Tati to his estranged daughter gives “The Illusionist” a wistful, melancholy air rarely seen in American animated movies.  —RL

12. “Rango” (2011)

11. “Chicken Run” (2000)

Over 23 years later, “Chicken Run” is still the highest-grossing stop motion film in history, grossing over $227 million during its theatrical run. And that’s a well deserved honor, because this movie is a masterpiece. A co-production between Aardman Animations and Dreamworks, the film focuses on a group of British chickens attempting to escape their farm before they get cooked into meat pies. Led by the strong-willed Ginger (Julia Sawalha), the group engages in a variety of attempts to escape, giving the audience some classic Aardman slapstick comedy.    

But beyond the surface charm, “Chicken Run” is a shockingly deep text: in the years following its release, many have examined the themes of  feminism  and  Marxism  hiding behind the story, like how George Orwell criticized Russian fascism in “Animal Farm.” In a landscape where western animated films are often the purview of gigantic corporations, it’s hard to classify any of them as truly “radical,” which makes the revolutionary spirit of “Chicken Run” something worth championing. —WC

10. “The Incredibles” (2004)

9. “The Boy and the Heron” (2023)

How does someone follow one of the greatest and most profoundly summative farewells the movies have ever seen? By definition, they don’t. They retire, or they die. Or they retire and then they die. In some rare cases, it even seems like they die because they retired. And then there’s 82-year-old filmmaker and Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki, always in a category of his own, who’s formally or informally quit the business no fewer than seven times of the course of his illustrious career, most recently after the 2013 release of his magnum opus “The Wind Rises.” That film — a fictionalized biopic about aeronautical engineer Jiro Horikoshi — ended with someone concluding “we must live,” in spite of all things. Miyazaki’s new last film (for now) asks how, and then offers its own kind of answer.

8. “The Wind Rises” (2013)

Hayao Miyazaki cemented his legacy as cinema’s greatest animator with this ineffably beautiful swan song, the “My Neighbor Totoro” director taking a hard left turn into historical melodrama for this story about “Zero” plane engineer Jiro Horikoshi (voiced with perfect flatness by “Neon Genesis Evangelion” creator Hideaki Anno). Everything about this film was highly unusual, least of all the fact that animated biopics are few and far between, let alone those about controversial World War II figures who went to their grave feeling vaguely responsible for millions of deaths; imagine if Brad Bird’s last movie was a Pixar toon about J. Robert Oppenheimer. Overcoming the misguided controversy that accompanied this film’s release, “The Wind Rises” endures as a peerlessly haunting ode to the creative process and the tortured life of our most beautiful dreams. —DE

7. “Wolfwalkers” (2020)

6. “The Tale of the Princess Kaguya” (2013)

When it comes to movies adapted from ancient folklore, it’s never wise to hold out hope for a happy ending — the storytellers of yore weren’t quite as gentle as the movie executives who followed in their wake. In other words, people raised on Disney movies might not be prepared for what’s in store for them at the end of Isao Takahata’s stunning “The Tale of the Princess Kaguya,” which is based on a 10th-century Japanese legend and builds to a degree of emotional devastation unseen in any animated film this side of Takahata’s own “Grave of the Fireflies.”

There’s a bittersweet sparseness drawn in to Takahata’s spare watercolor style, but the fairy tale story about an enchanted girl who comes from the moon and is raised by humble woodcutters is unforgettably fleshed out and full of life. But perhaps the saddest thing about this immensely sad masterpiece is that it stands as one of the last we got from the great Studio Ghibli. —DE

5. “Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse” (2018)

Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore) is, like so many Spider-Men before him, a regular kid whose life is thrown into turmoil after a nip from radioactive spider. What’s always been compelling about Spider-Man, however, is that his (or her!) life is interesting enough beyond that spider bite, and Miles delivers on that with ease: whipsmart, on the cusp of the rest of his teenage life, and from a compelling complex family, Miles is fun to watch even without all the superhero stuff. 

4. “The Red Turtle” (2016)

Dutch animator Michael Dudok de Wit joined forces with Studio Ghibli for this wordless survival story, which morphs into a delectable fairy tale over the course of its trim running time, and never wastes a frame. When the movie was released, even its biggest fans tended to note that it traded plot for mood, but that doesn’t quite do justice to the visual mastery on display. Instead, “The Red Turtle ” uses the form of a familiar story while reinventing it from the inside out.

3. “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (2009)

Wes Anderson’s live action films often — and intentionally — can feel like handmade dioramas, so it shouldn’t have been surprising that he’d gravitate toward stop-motion animation where literally everything in frame is put there by design and the hand of the artists can be felt with each flutter of fox fur. Anderson’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox” is less an adaptation of the beloved Roald Dahl novel than it is a jumping off point for the director to imagine his own story world that is a surprisingly adult and philosophical meditation on being human in the 21st century.

And the yet the film is a schmaltz-free, kid-friendly story that crackles with capers and humor deliver by wonderfully modulated comedic voice performances from George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, Michael Gambon, Jarvis Cocker, and the scene-stealing serenity of Anderson’s brother Eric.  —CO

2. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023)

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1. “Spirited Away” (2001)

There’s something beautiful and terrifying about getting exactly what you wish for. The stunning jewel in Hayao Miyazaki’s pocketful of masterpieces follows young Chihiro on a fantastical sojourn through a land of cursed animals, malicious witches, and amorphous blobs that devour humans with minimal effort. It’s the textbook Miyazaki blend of wonder and danger that makes this a modern fairy tale on par with the time-tested stories of Grimm and Aesop and the countless oral traditions that spin yarns of all that the wide world has in store.

What better lesson for a child moving through a strange, treacherous journey that heroes and villains can swap places in an instant, that a hand extended in good faith can be used for terror and that an evil enemy can one day be redeemed? No-Face, Yubaba and Zeniba, Haku: all rich stewards of a story that can be taken as a parable for young adulthood, our modern relationship to nature, the way we treat our elders, or all of those things in one. In tone, color, and thematic ideas, this is as kaleidoscopic as Studio Ghibli gets, all delivered with the grace and control of a storytelling master.

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Short Videos for Speech Therapy

I love to use short videos in speech therapy sessions to spark discussion and increase engagement. Often these videos are wordless or have minimal dialogue, which allows the students to make inferences, predictions, and use descriptive language.

Before we get to the list. I want to familiarize you with three helpful resources to bring these videos to the next level.

Safe Youtube

If you are worried about inappropriate advertisements popping up or the video ending and automatically playing something inappropriate next, paste the YouTube link into safeyoutube.net and it will generate a safe version of the video hosted off of YouTube, so you do not have to worry about students seeing advertisements or content that you have not approved.

Edpuzzle allows you to add strategic pauses in videos with built in question prompts. You can also trim videos to remove content inappropriate or irrelevant to your students. I have included an example I made below. You can sign up for a free account to make twenty of your own videos, but you also get unlimited access to tons of videos made by other educators.

Any Video/Article Visual Organizers for Describing and Critical Thinking

No time to prep? I feel ya! I have this no-print visual organizer Boom Card Deck bookmarked on my iPad for quick, engaging, language rich sessions. It includes visual organizers for describing using attributes, describing using key info, compare/contrast, sorting important vs. unimportant details, story retell, summarizing fiction stories, summarizing non-fiction stories, and inferencing.

Check it out here .

List of Short Videos for Speech Therapy

This is a growing list of animated shorts available on YouTube. I have tried to organize the videos by theme for easy planning. The title of the video is a direct link to the video. These links are subject to change, please preview content before sharing it with your students. It is your responsibility to ensure appropriateness of the content for your students.

Preheated : A boy decides to make a birthday cake for his eccentric scientist father, but accidentally spills one of his dad’s experiments and ends up with super hot hands! Use this video to target predicting, sequencing, inferencing, describing, and summarizing.

Automne : This animated reimagines the changing of the seasons by creating seasonal characters, who paint their season on to a scale model of the Earth when it is their turn. Great for working on comparing and describing the different seasons.

Geri’s Game Pixar Short : Geri is enjoying a competitive game of chess in the park…against himself. Great for inferencing, describing, and identifying emotions.

Autumn Leaves : Cute, super short film about a little boy enjoying the leaves in the fall! Great for sparking discussion about fall and making simple predictions!

Autumn Squirrel : Silly video about a squirrel trying to keep the Autumn chill out of his tree house. Great for discussing problem solving and cause/effect.

Back to School

Clocky : Cute story of a little alarm clock getting ready to ring for the first time. Great for perspective taking, describing, and problem solving.

Afternoon Class : A boy fights the urge to fall asleep during a boring afternoon class. The video features excellent imagery for using figurative language! Also great for perspective taking and cause/effect.

Acceptance & Friendship

Alike : This is a beautiful animated short with the message that it is okay to be different from others! Great for working on describing, cause/effect, perspective taking, summarizing, and predicting!

Invisible Animated Short : Two chameleons are lonely at a school dance. One chameleon wants to ask the other to dance, but he is too nervous and every time he tries something goes wrong. Great for working on summarizing narrative events, perspective taking, identifying emotions, inferencing, and problem solving.

Snack Attack : This video is awesome for working on many different social skills! The older lady in this story has the wrong perspective and she completely over reacts! Awesome for working on perspective taking, prediction, describing, cause/effect, personal space, summarizing!

Perseverance

Hair Love : This is a beautiful, heart-warming story about perseverance! Great for working on describing, predicting, perspective taking, and problem solving.

One Small Step : Luna Chu wants to be an astronaut more than anything! Follow along on her journey from childhood to the moon! Great for perspective taking, predicting, describing.

Content Warning: Luna’s father passes away during the story. She comes home to find his can left on the floor and the lights off in the house. Then, the animator shows her at his grave and destroying her bedroom in grief. The loss of her father renews her desire to work hard to become an astronaut.

Scarlett : Scarlett is a young girl with an amputated leg and a lot of perseverance! Great for working on perspective taking, summarizing, and describing!

Pip : Pip is ready to become a guide dog for the visually impaired, but the training is much harder than expected. Nevertheless, Pip perseveres and becomes a true hero. Perfect for targeting describing, compare/contrast, summarizing, and problem solving.

Lucas the Spider Animated Shorts : Lucas is an adorable Spider and everything is new and exciting to him!

Simon’s Cat in Spooky Tales : Simon’s Cat videos are terrific for inferencing and summarizing!

Thanksgiving

Simon’s Sister’s Dog in Fed Up : This one will get your student’s laughing as this poor hungry dog gets himself into a predicament. Great for inferencing and summarizing. Target figurative language with the title as well.

Simon’s Cat in Festive Feast & Other Cat Capers :

Mr. Indifferent : Great for discussing empathy, cause-effect, character development, and summarizing.

Coin Operated : This one is very silly. Target describing, problem solving, cause/effect, and summarizing using this video.

Kid President’s 25 Reasons to Be Thankful : This video is a helpful example for students as they try to brainstorm their own gratitude list.

Salt : This is my favorite Thanksgiving video. It is perfect for targeting cause/effect, sequencing, describing, perspective taking, summarizing, & predicting.

Under the Winter Sun : Two snowman have a fun snow day until the sun begins to rise. Great for predicting, describing, cause/effect, and summarizing.

Hey Deer : Ever wonder what it would be like to live inside of a snowglobe? This short answers that question. Great for predicting, inferencing, and summarizing.

The Present: A young amputee receives a puppy with three legs from his mom. This video shows the boy going from displaced frustration and anger toward the dog to care and compassion. It is a good conversation starter regarding empathy and perspective taking. USe this video to target summarizing, describing, and inferencing.

Downtown : Cute animated short about a town that has lost all of its color and a little house that brings the spirit of christmas. Use to describe, compare/contrast, predict, infer, and summarize.

A Shorter Letter : Cute video that helps kids understand you do not always get the toys you want for Christmas. Good for sparking discussions about describing, compare/contrast, and summarizing.

Here’s the Plan : This video is definitely for a more mature student group. It references divorce and includes a scene where one of the character accidentally gets a bloody nose. This video is good for discussing cause-effect, compare/contrast, and inferencing.

Petals Animated Short : This is the story of two young humanized animals with different levels of respect for the environment. Highlights the impact people can have on the environment. Great for inferencing, making predictions, identifying cause & effect, compare/contrast, describing, and summarizing.

Sweet Cocoon Animated Short : A very chubby caterpillar cannot fit into his cocoon. A few of his buddies help him out. Great for working on summarizing narrative events, identifying cause & effect, problem solving, and inferencing.

The Spark & The Time Shop : These Chik-fil-a commercials are adorable! They help children see the true meaning of christmas and are great for inferencing, predicting, and summarizing. Time shop includes some funny figurative language examples.

The Gift : A boy asks Santa for an elf and the elf is afraid of being someone’s toy. This little video is fun and festive, and great for targeting describing, compare/contrast, perspective taking, and summarizing.

Watermelon a Cautionary Tale : A boy imagines what if you really do turn into a watermelon when you eat the watermelon seeds. Great for discussing figures of speech (i.e., do you really become a watermelon? No. You may just get a stomach ache.)

Content Warning: Some of the imagery of becoming a watermelon may be scary for some students.

Beach/ Ocean

Piper Pixar Animated Short : Adorable animation of a baby sandpiper adventuring out of his nest to get his own food. Great for describing, summarizing, and problem solving.

Trouble in Paradise : This crab does not know what a coconut is and he wants it far away from his home! Great for inferencing and describing.

Bottle Animated Short : Cute wordless story of a sandman and a snowman who communicate by sending things back and forth in a bottle over the ocean. Great for working on describing and compare/contrast.

The Legend of the Crab Phare : I love this sweet video. The Legendary Crab Phare likes to collect ships as they pass by. As he gets older it is harder for him to move, so he becomes sedentary causing him to appear as an island in the middle of the ocean. Eventually, a society forms on top of him until one day he molts and begins again. So many inferencing opportunities. Great for working on describing, inferencing, and summarizing.

Taking the Plunge Animated Short : Cute video about a nervous guy, who accidentally drops his engagement ring into the ocean just before he took the plunge to propose causing him to actually take the plunge to find the ring. Great for working on non-literal language, inferencing, describing, summarizing, and problem solving.

Roughin’ It Mickey Mouse Short : Mickey, Goofy, and Donald go camping, but they have very different ideas of what roughing it means. Great for working on compare/contrast, describing, identifying cause/effect, and summarizing.

Content Warning: Mickey references being in nature’s bosom in the first ten seconds. I personally just start the video after to avoid teaching this particular vocabulary word. Also, Mickey is attacked by forest animals very time, so may view the tussle as violent.

Zoo Animals

Rollin’ Wild Animated Short : What if jungle animals were like blown up balloons? Very entertaining. Great for working on predicting, identifying cause & effect and problem solving.

Catch it! Animated Short : The meerkat’s sacred fruit is stolen by a vulture! How will the meerkat’s get it back? Great for working on inferencing, predicting, problem solving, and summarizing.

We Love Animals Animated Short : A trip to the zoo shown from the perspective of the animals inside their small enclosures. Very sad and will spark big discussions about animal care. Great for working on inferencing and summarizing.

Safari, So Good Mickey Mouse Short : Mickey and Minnie are left behind by their tour bus in the wild, but they make the most of enjoying the plains and the animals. Great for working on summarizing, inferencing, describing, understanding indirect language, and identifying cause & effect.

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The Funniest Famous Movie Speeches Of All Time

Some of the funniest movie speeches ever, not surprisingly, can be found in some of the most hilarious classic film comedies. Whether it's Bluto trying to be motivational by rallying his frat brothers in the comedic Animal House , Ferris' many speeches to the camera in Ferris Bueller's Day Off  or Groucho Marx entertaining a room filled with party-goers in Animal Crackers , these funny movie speeches represent the best of the best where hilarity is concerned. Check out inspiring movie speeches and the best tough guy monologues , too! 

Limiting a list of funny monologues from movies was a challenge– while most of these are from comedy movies, others are from funny parts of more serious movies. I'm sure I left off some of your favorites, so if I did, please add them. This is an Open List, meaning anyone can contribute. Please do! And while you're here, vote on your favorites, too.

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Hey! If any of you are looking for any last-minute gift ideas for me, I have one. I'd like Frank Shirley, my boss, right here tonight. I want him brought from his happy holiday slumber over there on Melody Lane with all the other rich people and I want him brought right here, with a big ribbon on his head, and I want to look him straight in the eye and I want to tell him what a cheap, lying, no-good, rotten, four-flushing, low-life, snake-licking, dirt-eating, inbred, overstuffed, ignorant, blood-sucking, dog-kissing, brainless, dickless, hopeless, heartless, fat-a**, bug-eyed, stiff-legged, spotty-lipped, worm-headed sack of monkey s*** he is! Hallelujah!

More Clark Griswold, you say? Why yes, of course. Second best Clark Griswold flip-out ever, this one from 1989's Christmas Vacation .

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

The key to faking out the parents is the clammy hands. It's a good non-specific symptom. A lot of people will tell you that a phony fever is a dead lock, but if you get a nervous mother, you could land in the doctor's office. That's worse than school. What you do is: you fake a stomach cramp, and when you're bent over, moaning and wailing, you lick your palms. It's a little childish and stupid, but then, so is high school.

I did have a test today. That wasn't bulls**t. It's on European Socialism. I mean, really, what's the point? I'm not European, I don't plan on being European, so who gives a crap if they're socialist? They could be fascist anarchists - that still wouldn't change the fact that I don't own a car. Not that I condone fascism, or any -ism, for that matter. Isms, in my opinion, are not good. A person should not believe in an -ism - he should believe in himself. I quote John Lennon: "I don't believe in Beatles - I just believe in me." A good point there. Of course, he was the Walrus. I could be the Walrus - I'd still have to bum rides off of people.

Matthew Broderick delivers a series of really clever, genuinely funny speeches straight into the camera in 1986's Ferris Bueller's Day Off . Hard to pick a favorite, but this might be it!

So, OK, like right now, for example, the Haitians need to come to America. But some people are all "What about the strain on our resources?" But it's like, when I had this garden party for my father's birthday right? I said R.S.V.P. because it was a sit-down dinner. But people came that like, did not R.S.V.P. so I was like, totally buggin'. I had to haul ass to the kitchen, redistribute the food, squish in extra place settings, but by the end of the day it was like, the more the merrier! And so, if the government could just get to the kitchen, rearrange some things, we could certainly party with the Haitians. And in conclusion, may I please remind you that it does not say R.S.V.P. on the Statue of Liberty?

Cher's speech to the class expressing her unique views on Haitian immigrants in 1995's Clueless  is definitely interesting. Clueless  is a great comedy - and, in my opinion, pretty underrated.

Happy Gilmore

My name is Happy Gilmore. Ever since I was old enough to skate, I loved hockey... wasn't the greatest skater though. But that didn't stop my dad from teaching me the secret of slapping the greatest slapshot. My dad worshiped hockey, my mom didn't, that's why she moved to Egypt, where there's not a hockey rink within 15 hundred miles. Dad always took me to games to cheer for our favorite player, Terry O'Riley, the Tazmanian Devil. He wasn't the biggest guy in the league, but he feared nobody, just like me. Handsome fellow huh? He always said that when I grew up I could be anything I wanted to be, but I never wanted to be anything but a hockey player. Yeah my childhood was going great, but life is full of surprises. After the funeral, I was sent to live with my grandma in Waterberry. I was kinda nervous since I really didn't know her that well, but she dressed like Gene Simmons from KISS to cheer me up, she's the sweetest person in the world. See after my dad died I developed kinda a short fuse. You see that kid over there just stole my party blower, and instead of asking for it back, I felt that I had to belt him in the head a bunch of times with a hammer. Look at me go. But I was always quick to say I was sorry. During high school I played junior hockey and still hold two league records; most time spent in the penalty box, and I was the only guy to ever take off his skate and try to stab someone. After I graduated I had a lot of different jobs; I was a road worker, a janitor, a security guard, a gas station attendant, and a plumber. Lately I've been working construction, it's not a bad racket, I'm a pretty good shot with a nail gun, but one day my boss, Mr. Larson, uh got in the way. Apparently he also has a short fuse. Look at that monster. He got a few lucky punches in there, but I still feel I won the fight. Anyways, those other jobs weren't for me. I was put on this planet for one reason, to play hockey.

Adam Sandler's 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore  is a hilarious movie, and Happy's explanation here about why he was put on the Earth to play hockey is a classic example.

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I think you’re all f**ked in the head. We’re ten hours from the f**king fun park and you want to bail out! Well, I’ll tell you something, this is no longer a vacation, it’s a quest. It’s a quest for fun. I’m gonna have fun and you’re gonna have fun. We’re all gonna have so much f**king fun we’ll need plastic surgery to remove our g*d damn smiles! You’ll be whistling "Zippity Doo Da" out of your a**holes! (laughs) I gotta be crazy! I’m on a pilgrimage to see a moose! Praise Marty Moose! Holy s***!

Clark Griswold is barely hanging on, and in this hilarious bit from 1983's Vacation , Chevy Chase delivers without question one of the funniest rants from any comedy movie ever.

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National Lampoon's Animal House

Over? Did you say 'over?!' Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!

And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the goin' gets tough...the tough get goin'! Who's with me? Let's go! Come on! (runs out, nobody follows, runs back in) What the f**k happened to the Delta I used to know? Where's the spirit? Where's the guts, huh? 'Ooh, we're afraid to go with you Bluto, we might get in trouble.' Well just kiss my ass from now on! Not me! I'm not gonna take this. Wormer, he's a dead man! Marmalard, dead! Niedermeyer...

Otter interrupts Bluto's motivational speech at this point, throwing his support behind his frat brother, even though he's "psychotic."

In this classic funny speech from 1978's Animal House , Bluto (John Belushi) has just learned that Dean Wormer has kicked them all out of school. His speech rallying tries his fraternity brothers together is one for the ages.

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How to Watch the ‘90s Animated Marvel Universe in Order

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The '90s marvel animated shows in chronological order, notable crossovers in the '90s marvel animated universe.

• Marvel once created an animated TV universe in the '90s before the MCU, featuring X-Men, Iron Man, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Hulk, Silver Surfer, and The Avengers.
• The shows focused on deep themes like prejudice, family, facing adversity, and real-world issues, with iconic villains and crossovers in a universe known for featuring mature content.
• The '90s Marvel Animated Universe shows are now available on Disney+, offering fans the opportunity to relive iconic characters and storylines featuring beloved heroes and villains.

While comic book fans have known for decades just how awesome Marvel characters are, for most people, it was the unprecedented success of the MCU that did it for them. The fact that Marvel was able to build a massive cinematic universe, that now encompasses TV series too, and found a way to connect them all together with amazing continuity was a game changer. However, what many fans of the MCU and its huge catalog of awesome characters may not know is that Marvel actually once created an on-screen universe for its characters a long time before the MCU ever debuted.

Throughout the '90s, that universe took the form of an animated TV series format that encompassed many of the characters audiences have come to love from the MCU. The Marvel Animated Universe (MAU) may not have featured the virtually flawless continuity of the MCU, but it was still pretty awesome and comprised plenty of crossovers between shows and cameo appearances by other famous Marvel characters. With one of the most popular shows from the animated universe having recently been revived, X-Men '97 has reignited interest in the MAU all over again.

If you're interested in catching up with all of it, here's how to watch all the '90s shows from the MAU in chronological order, as well as all the major crossovers that occurred between them and which episodes you can find them in.

X-Men: The Animated Series (1992-1997)

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The first animated show Marvel dropped in the early '90s turned out to be the undisputed best of the lot. X-Men: The Animated Series began in 1992 and lasted five seasons. During that period, it became a groundbreaking, award-winning show that showcased the famous mutants to a new generation.

The show follows the complex adventures of Professor Charles Xavier, a powerful mutant telepath who builds a special school that acts as a safe haven to teach, train, and raise other mutants in an environment where they aren't feared or hated. With the core team consisting of fan favorites like Wolverine, Cyclops, Gambit, Rogue, Storm, and Beast, the show brilliantly addressed the characters' core tenet of acting as a champion of marginalized groups and an allegory against prejudice, discrimination, and racism.

Seeing the characters come to life on screen was amazing enough after they'd largely only been seen in comics. With a full complement of famous villains like Magneto and Apocalypse showing up regularly, as well as a ton of other characters who show up in it, the show was known for being too sophisticated and intriguing to ever be confused with a typical kids' cartoon. Its brilliant voice cast , artwork, and even its theme music have all become iconic, so much so that Disney+ decided to revive the show this year, as X-Men '97 debuted to massive fanfare and critical acclaim.

Iron Man (1994-1996)

Long before Robert Downey Jr. turned Iron Man into a household name, the animated series Iron Man ran between 1994 and 1996 for two seasons, becoming a beloved part of '90s kids' childhoods all over the world. With prolific voice artist and actor Robert Hays voicing Tony Stark and Iron Man, the series depicted the best classical elements of the character's duality as the genius, billionaire playboy and the superhero we now all know and love.

Intricately weaving in themes of arms proliferation, politics, and the responsibility of tech entrepreneurs, the show again showed why Marvel characters were so loved and admired for their reflections on the real world. Featuring the likes of characters like War Machine, and villains like the Mandarin and Justin Hammer, Iron Man did a great job of also portraying what an emotionally troubled and often unstable person Tony Stark can be despite all his wealth and power.

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Fantastic Four: The Animated Series (1994-1996)

A memorable adaptation of another famous superhero team from Marvel, Fantastic Four: The Animated Series , ran during the Iron Man years, with the two shows being broadcast consecutively in syndication. Starring the franchises' iconic teammates, Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and the Thing, the show gave them the full background treatment as it showed how they got their powers .

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It also highlighted themes like family and often delved into scientific notions, since Mr. Fantastic and Dr. Doom were known for their complex battles of the mind . Also showcasing other major characters like Galactus and Silver Surfer, the show was another winner from Marvel that proved how ahead of the curve the legendary company had always been as storytellers. By its second season, the artwork sharpened up drastically, also making it one of the most visually pleasing shows of the lot.

Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994-1998)

One of the most definitive adaptations of Marvel's most famous hero, Spider-Man: The Animated Series became iconic in its own right, quickly joining the X-Men series as one of the best animated series there's ever been. Chronicling the dual identities of Peter Parker, the show did a fantastic job of delving into his personal problems as much as it did his challenges as a superhero.

While the show packed a lot more cheesy humor as Spider-Man often mused wisecracks to himself as he slung around after his enemies, it also weaved in mature themes like identity, responsibility, and facing adversity. With a plethora of side characters, cameos, crossovers, and an amazing array of villains, like Venom, Carnage, Morbius, Dr. Octopus, the Goblins, and Craven the Hunter, now would be the perfect time to catch up with this amazing show as Sony continues building its cinematic Spider-Verse .

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The Incredible Hulk (1996-1998)

Although a late entry to the mix, as one of the most popular Marvel heroes of all time, it was only a matter of time before Bruce Banner and his green friend joined the party. Between 1996 and 1998, The Incredible Hulk became the fifth show to join the now-packed MAU. It featured the best of the Hulk's complex creation, his relationship with Betty, the complications with her father, and Banner's battles with the monster inside him and those around him.

The show was another fantastic example of a Marvel show that took the maturity of its comic book history seriously. Great art, a line-up of powerful villains to contend with, and some awesome crossovers made for many memorable episodes from it. Definitely not one to miss, this one provided the kind of depth for the iconic character that he never got with the MCU, despite being one of its most famous offerings.

Silver Surfer (1998)

As a faithful adaptation of the famous character, Silver Surfer depicts the most classical elements of Norrin Radd and his time as the Herald of Galactus. Playing on the moral dilemma he faces through the choices he has to make during his enslavement to the devourer of worlds, the show featured some great philosophical themes as it pushed its main character to question who he truly was and what he stood for.

It also utilized some amazing artwork that paid homage to the comic book heritage of its main characters while sticking to mature elements within its storylines. While Galactus is chief among its main villains, you can also look out for other well-known characters like Thanos. Filled with cosmic beings, and an extremely likable main protagonist, the show might have only had one season, but is great value for it. As the MCU recently just announced that it will feature Norrin's partner, the female Silver Surfer known as Shalla-Bal, it's a great time to relive the classic character whose comic book history gave birth to her.

Spider-Man Unlimited (1999-2001)

Spider-Man Unlimited sought to take the place of its predecessor show and capitalize on the former's success. The show featured a newer version of the classic Spider-Man, giving him an updated look and a more functional costume. Largely based on a more futuristic comic series, it saw Spidey traveling to an alternate version of Earth where he finds a planet gripped by chaos and civil strife.

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The show was initially canceled after just one episode but was later revived and managed to complete its 13-episode first season. While it ultimately struggled to compete with other popular shows of the time, like Pokémon , it did later enjoy cult popularity. The show was also renowned for a great line-up of villainous characters and featured featured alternate versions of antagonists like Venom, Carnage, The Hunter, and Electro.

The Avengers: United They Stand (1999-2000)

Closing out the century on the MAU, The Avengers: United They Stand also lasted for 13 episodes. After all the success of the Avengers films in the MCU, the team from this one may seem a little strange given that most of the core members of the cinematic version aren't in it. However, the show does feature the likes of Ant-Man and the Wasp. They are later joined by the likes of Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, and Vision, as well as some lesser-known characters, like Tigra and Wonder Man.

Despite its short run, the show still showcased many notable Avengers villains, like Kang the Conqueror. Although paying homage to some of the characters' comic book lore, the show mostly re-imagined the iconic team of heroes with its own identity. Although a second season was planned that would have included appearances by the likes of Thor and members of the X-Men, the show was canceled, as the new century ushered in a new wave of Marvel animated shows that never quite managed to hit the same heights as their '90s counterparts.

Despite the '90s reign of the MAU being its most successful period, it never featured the kind of singular continuity that has defined the MCU. While there were multiple crossovers in many of the shows that featured some continuity, other shows like Silver Surfer either completely or partially ignored continuity at times — with each series mainly concentrating on its own core characters and their stories most of the time.

Nevertheless, there were still some amazing crossover episodes and famous cameos from other famous Marvel characters featured in the '90s MAU shows. Here's a look at the most memorable among them listed in the table below.

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Everyone knows who lives in a pineapple under the sea, but far fewer know who lives in the bubble-like biodome just a few doors down. But that’s the home of Sandy Cheeks, a Texas-born, science-minded squirrel, and a supporting character on the popular animated kids’ show, SpongeBob SquarePants . Now, for the first time ever, Sandy Cheeks is getting her very own feature film, aka Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie , which is coming to Netflix this weekend.

Directed by Liza Johnson, with a screenplay by Tom Stern and Kaz, The Sandy Cheeks Movie marks the fourth movie in the SpongeBob franchise, and the first of the spin-off films. But don’t worry: Even though the movie is about Sandy, her pal SpongeBob still tags along for the ride. And even though the animation looks different, the original voice actors from the Nickelodeon series, Carolyn Lawrence and Tom Kenny, star as the voices of Sandy and SpongeBob, respectively.

As the title of the movie suggests, the underwater town of Bikini Bottom is in peril, and it’s up to SpongeBob and Sandy to save it. To do so, the duo must travel above the sea to Sandy’s home state of Texas. With a combination of computer-generated animation and live-action, this movie is sure to have SpongeBob fans flopping like fishes. Here’s what you need to know about how to watch The Sandy Cheeks Movie online, including what time Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie will be streaming on Netflix.

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Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie  will begin streaming exclusively  on Netflix  on Friday, August 2.

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Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie  will begin streaming on Netflix on Friday, August 2 at 12 a.m. Pacific Time, or 3 a.m. Eastern Time, on Friday morning. That means if you live on the West Coast, you’ll be able to watch  The Sandy Cheeks Movie on Netflix as early as midnight, if you stay up late on Thursday.

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Pixar’s summer season blockbuster sequel Inside Out 2 — from director Kelsey Mann and screenwriters Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein — has crossed a major box office milestone, topping $1.505 billion to become the biggest animated movie of all time.

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Flying past Top Gun: Maverick’s $1.495 billion gross from 2022, Inside Out 2 is now just $10 million away from Furious 7’s 2015 cume of $1.515 billion, and $15 million shy of taking the #10 spot currently held by 2012’s The Avengers $1.520 billion. And Inside Out 2 has become the highest-grossing animated movie ever made.

Coming up on seven weeks into its release, Inside Out 2 continues to enjoy strong week to week holds, dropping by only about one-third from one week or weekend to the next. Even the arrival of major contenders like Despicable Me 4 and Deadpool & Wolverine — both of which are huge blockbusters in their own right and took over the box office on their respective debut weekends — hasn’t managed to do much to slow Inside Out 2’s march up the all-time box office charts.

That said, Inside Out 2 won’t move any higher than the tenth position, since #9 on the list of highest grossing movies is 2019’s The Lion King with $1.663 billion. While Inside Out 2 certainly has defied expectations to date and demonstrated tremendous holding power, even if it never lost more than 33% each week it would still top out at about $1.535 billion.

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But make no mistake, reaching the all-time top 10 is a great outcome and plenty high enough on the box office charts to make any filmmakers happy.

For Disney, it’s especially sweet, since their family of studios are dominating the box office so far this summer. 20th Century Studios release Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes scored $397 million after a May release, followed by Pixar’s Inside Out 2 with it’s enormous $1.5+ billion gross, and of course this past weekend’s Marvel superhero juggernaut Deadpool & Wolverine opening to a mind-blowing $444 million.

By next weekend, Deadpool & Wolverine will all but certainly top $700 million and probably a good deal higher, leapfrogging to the second spot on 2024’s list of highest grossers to date. Atop that list is Inside Out 2 , and sitting at #7 on that list is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes . This gives Disney three of the top 10 (top 7, really) films of the year, and at least $2.365 billion in worldwide receipts from these three films. All told, the studio’s releases this year have grossed more than $2.43 billion.

We are still a far cry from the pre-pandemic era when Disney dominated with multiple Marvel, Pixar, Disney Animation, Lucasfilm, and other big-branded IP releases that could each be counted on to do billion dollar business. But while there’s no denying 2024 will be a downturn from 2023 (which was itself still not fully back to pre-pandemic box office levels), fears that summer season might lack multiple billion-dollar performing tentpoles have subsided.

Illumination’s and Universal’s Despicable Me 4 stands at $677 million in global ticket sales so far, but it remains to be seen whether it has enough stamina to get beyond the $800 million threshold, or if the stiff competition from Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine will wind up suppressing its final global outcome.

Borderlands and Alien: Romulus in August, and then Beetlejuice Beetlejuice arrives the first weekend of September, followed by potential breakout horror remake Speak No Evil . Then, the animated Transformers One drops later in September, and that’s it for the summer months. But none of those films, even likely good performers like Alien: Romulus , Beetlejuice Beetlejuice , and Speak No Evil are likely to land north of $500 million territory. This gives you some idea of the shape theatrical business is in.

October actually brings the next likely billion dollar performer, when Joker: Folie à Deux arrives with expectations of a billion dollar performance like its 2019 predecessor. Venom: The Last Dance should be good for maybe another $700 million or perhaps more, if it improves on the quality of the previous film and rides a “last film” bandwagon effect.

From there, it’s into award season and Christmas holiday releases. And of those, only a few look like contenders for blockbuster box office business: Wicked , Gladiator II , LOTR: The War of the Rohirrim , Mufasa: The Lion King , and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 . But only a couple — Mufasa: The Lion King and Wicked — appear to be serious contenders for anything approaching billion dollar business.

Which means Inside Out 2 at $1.5+ billion will be a top contender for the 2024 box office crown, in a race that might only include two or three other releases, including perhaps Deadpool & Wolverine , Mufasa: The Lion King , and Wicked . At the very least, however it shakes out, Disney will represent a plurality if not outright majority of the top five contenders.

My guess is Inside Out 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King will battle for the crown, with Mufasa the victor due to the power of that franchise name and the long holiday season that rewards the top performers with weeks of strong holds and little competition. For now, though, Inside Out 2 rules summer movie season, and stands tall as the highest grossing animated release in cinema history, and deserves to enjoy its time in the spotlight.

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