32 Movie Quotes That Will Leave You Speechless!

In movies, it’s not always essential to think that the overall impact of a film hinges solely on the power of its final line. Yet, many films have made an impressive finish by delivering memorable closing lines that linger in viewers’ minds for quite some time after the credits have ended. Let’s revisit some of the most unforgettable last lines ever featured in movies, but be cautious about potential SPOILERS.

“After All, Tomorrow Is Another Day” – Gone With The Wind

In terms of famous movie quotes from classic films, it’s hard to beat 1937’s “Gone with the Wind,” particularly when it comes to memorable lines. The most recognized quote from this Best Picture Oscar winner is delivered by Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) as he departs Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh), but what makes it so enduring and perhaps inspiring is that it serves as a source of motivation for Scarlett, indicating a glimmer of hope for her and her marriage.

LAURIE: “It Was The Boogeyman”; LOOMIS: “As A Matter Of Fact, It Was” – Halloween

In John Carpenter’s 1978 horror film masterpiece, Halloween, the character Laurie Strode (played by Jamie Lee Curtis) looks after Tommy Doyle (Brian Andrews). Tommy exhibits extreme fear of the Boogeyman, a figure Laurie claims isn’t scary until she personally encounters Michael Myers. When Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasance) thwarts the murderer from harming Laurie, she asserts that he is indeed the legendary monster, and Loomis concurs with her assessment.

“In Case I Don’t See You, Good Afternoon, Good Evening, And Good Night!” – The Truman Show

In simpler terms, the 1998 movie titled The Truman Show, starring Jim Carrey, tells a story about a man named Truman who gradually comes to understand that his entire life is being broadcasted as a television show. As he prepares for what becomes his final act in this staged reality, one of the viewers utters the movie’s closing line, “Where’s the program guide?

“I’ll Be Right Here” – E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

1982’s hit movie by Steven Spielberg, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, is not just a fantastic sci-fi film; it tells a heartwarming tale of an unforgettable friendship that reaches its climax when E.T., our alien protagonist, prepares to return to his home planet aboard a spaceship. On the verge of departure, he assures young Elliott (Henry Thomas) that despite the distance between their worlds, their bond will forever live in his heart.

“All Right, Mr. DeMille, I’m Ready For My Close-Up” – Sunset Boulevard

Every hopeful actor frequently recites a well-known line from the movie “Sunset Boulevard” as they pursue their dreams of becoming a star in Hollywood. However, those who haven’t watched the 1950 drama might not know that Gloria Swanson’s character, Norma Desmond, utters this phrase during her delusional moments and isn’t actually addressing Cecil B. DeMille at the time.

“Well, Nobody’s Perfect” – Some Like It Hot

Billy Wilder, who was both the co-writer, producer, and director of the film, showed remarkable foresight when he crafted the hilarious finale of his 1959 fish-out-of-water comedy, “Some Like It Hot.” In a surprising turn, Jerry (portrayed by Jack Lemmon) as ‘Daphne’ confides in his fiancé, Osgood (played by Joe E. Brown), that he is actually a man. Remarkably, the millionaire seems to take this revelation quite calmly.

“Ernest Hemingway Once Wrote, ‘The World Is A Fine Place And Worth Fighting For.’ I Agree With The Second Part” – Se7en

In essence, if not for Morgan Freeman’s final narration in David Fincher’s 1995 crime thriller, Se7en, the film would offer no glimmers of hope at all. However, even with Detective Somerset’s perspective on Ernest Hemingway’s philosophy, it remains quite pessimistic.

“Forget It, Jake. It’s Chinatown” – Chinatown

In simpler terms, at the end of the 1974 film noir masterpiece “Chinatown,” starring Jack Nicholson as private investigator J.J. “Jake” Gittes, he is compelled to leave behind the distressing events and inequalities he encountered while solving a peculiar case set in California during the 1930s, with gentle prodding from Lawrence Walsh, played by Joe Mantell.

“You Met Me At A Very Strange Time In My Life” – Fight Club

1999’s Fight Club concludes unconventionally, with Edward Norton’s character, the Narrator, eliminating his antagonist, Tyler Durden (played by Brad Pitt), using a gunshot. Later, he meets up with Marla (Helena Bonham Carter). He insists to her that the extraordinary events they encountered were not usual for him, as they observe the structures around them collapse.

“Louis, I Believe This Is The Beginning Of A Beautiful Friendship” – Casablanca

Many well-known quotes from film history originated in the 1942 movie “Casablanca,” such as the final line spoken by Rick Blaine, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart, that symbolizes an unexpected connection emerging between him and Captain Louis Renault, played by Claude Rains.

“And In The Dream I Knew That He Was Goin’ On Ahead And He Was Fixin’ To Make A Fire Somewhere Out There In All That Dark And All That Cold, And I Knew That Whenever I Got There He Would Be There. And Then I Woke Up” – No Country For Old Men

2007’s “No Country for Old Men,” particularly its ending where retired sheriff Ed Tom Bell (played by Tommy Lee Jones) recounts a dream about his father to his wife, sparked mixed reactions when it was first released. However, those who didn’t initially grasp that Joel and Ethan Coen’s modern Western masterpiece is essentially about the aging lawman’s quest for purpose amidst senseless violence were likely left unsatisfied.

“Because He’s The Hero Gotham Deserves, But Not The One It Needs Right Now. So, We’ll Hunt him. Because He Can Take It. Because He’s Not Our Hero. He’s A Silent Guardian, A Watchful Protector. A Dark Knight” – The Dark Knight

In an old movie convention, the film title is often revealed after a character speaks it, and 2008’s “The Dark Knight” skillfully employs this technique. Commissioner James Gordon (played by Gary Oldman) explains to his son Jimmy (Nathan Gamble) why Batman (Christian Bale) is accepting blame for events he tried to avert.

“The Greatest Trick The Devil Ever Pulled Was Convincing The World He Didn’t Exist. And Like That… He’s Gone” – The Usual Suspects

1995’s mind-bending finale of The Usual Suspects unfolds with Agent Dave Kujan (Chazz Palmenteri) discerning that the elaborate tale spun by Roger “Verbal” Kint (Kevin Spacey), the true mastermind known as “Keyser Soze,” was nothing more than a fabricated, off-the-cuff narrative. The scene concludes with a depiction of the shrewd crook equating himself to Satan and his deceitful persona.

“Life Moves Pretty Fast. You Don’t Stop And Look Around Once In A While, You Could Miss It” – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

In the film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Matthew Broderick’s character, who often breaks the fourth wall, plays a trickster. However, his final line in John Hughes’ 1986 high school movie masterpiece (excluding the post-credit scene) carries a significant message about the necessity of relaxing and taking it easy once in a while.

“I’m Finished” – There Will Be Blood

In Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2007 Academy Award-winning film, There Will Be Blood, it isn’t until the closing scene that blood appears on the screen when Daniel Plainview (played by Daniel Day-Lewis) kills his rival, Eli Sunday (Paul Dano), using a bowling pin at his residence. This act seems to be the one thing missing for Daniel to find fulfillment in his life.

“Oh No, It Wasn’t The Airplanes. It Was Beauty Killed The Beast” – King Kong

In the iconic 1933 movie titled “King Kong”, it concludes with the titular ape plummeting to his demise. Notably, this tragic fate was due to filmmaker Carl Denham (portrayed by Robert Armstrong) having feelings for Ann Darrow, played by Fay Wray.

RAY: “You Wanna Have A Catch?”; JOHN: “I’d Like That” – Field Of Dreams

In one of Kevin Costner’s most memorable baseball films, “Field of Dreams” released in 1989, Ray Kinsella (Costner) has an emotional reunion with the spirit of his deceased father, John (Dwier Brown). They finally get a chance to enjoy a long-awaited game of catch together.

“The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of” – The Maltese Falcon

1941’s film version of Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon” concludes with the revelation that the title object is a counterfeit. However, despite the hardships suffered by numerous individuals to acquire it, private detective Sam Spade (played by Humphrey Bogart) admits that in one sense, it does hold some worth.

“Roads? Where We’re Going We Don’t Need Roads” – Back To The Future

Originally, the 1985 film “Back to the Future,” starring Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown, wasn’t intended to be a trilogy. In other words, his reference to events 30 years ahead was more likely an amusing joke. However, director Robert Zemeckis gave shape to an unforeseen future in the sequel by not sticking to the traditional road map.

“So Long, Partner” – Toy Story 3

Woody’s (Tom Hanks) heartfelt farewell to the grown-up Andy (John Morris) when he left him and his other toys to Bonnie in 2010’s Toy Story 3 served as a fitting conclusion not just for that movie, but also for the entire beloved Pixar series. Some argue that the otherwise enjoyable fourth installment was unnecessary, but we’ll leave that discussion for another time.

“Aren’t You His Mother?” – Rosemary’s Baby

As a dedicated horror movie enthusiast, I’ve come to appreciate the adrenaline rush of a good jump scare. Yet, “Rosemary’s Baby” from 1968 demonstrated an alternative approach that left me utterly chilled – the power of a haunting final line. Mia Farrow’s character, Rosemary, in this thriller accepts her destiny as the mother of the Antichrist when Roman Castevet (Sidney Blackmer) asks if she’s sure, and that moment still sends shivers down my spine.

“I Do Wish We Could Chat Longer, But I’m Having An Old Friend For Dinner” – The Silence Of The Lambs

In the concluding scene of 1991’s “The Silence of the Lambs,” Dr. Hannibal Lecter, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, calls Agent Clarice Starling from the Bahamas and suggests he has disturbing intentions for the newly arrived Dr. Frederick Chilton.

“The Truth Is, I Am Iron Man” – Iron Man

The Marvel Cinematic Universe came into being when Tony Stark, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., unveiled himself as the armored hero at the conclusion of the 2008 film “Iron Man”. This memorable scene was reprised with great impact 11 years later, as Stark made the ultimate sacrifice to defeat Thanos in “Avengers: Endgame”.

GORDON: “I Never Said ‘Thank You'”; BATMAN: “And You’ll Never Have To” – Batman Begins

In the conclusion of Christopher Nolan’s initial live-action Batman film, Batman (Christian Bale) humbly recognizes and agrees that his fight against injustice is a job with no gratitude, following a summit on the rooftop with Lt. James Gordon (Gary Oldman), as depicted in 2005’s Batman Begins.

“I Think I Can Go Now. I Just Needed To Do A Couple Things. I Needed To Help Someone. I Think I Did. I Needed To Tell You Something: You Were Never Second. Ever. I Love You. You Sleep Now. Everything Will Be Different In The Morning… Good Night, Sweetheart” – The Sixth Sense

It’s generally accepted that one of M. Night Shyamalan’s most memorable film twists is revealed in “The Sixth Sense” from 1999, where the audience learns that Dr. Malcolm Crowe, played by Bruce Willis, is actually a ghost, unaware to him until his encounter with young Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment). This shocking realization comes just before he bids farewell to his wife Anna (Olivia Williams).

“If This Is Their Idea Of Christmas, I Gotta Be Here For New Year’s” – Die Hard

1988’s Die Hard isn’t just a thrilling action film; it’s also a holiday favorite, although an unusual one for Christmas movies. This unconventional nature is underscored by the exuberant response of limo driver Argyle (De’voreaux White) to the dramatic, explosive incident that occurred at Nakatomi Plaza on the eve of Christmas.

“Why Don’t We Just Wait Here For A Little While, See What Happens?” – The Thing

In my opinion, John Carpenter’s 1982 masterpiece, “The Thing,” leaves viewers pondering long after the credits roll. As R.J. MacReady (Kurt Russell), one of the last remaining survivors of an Antarctic research team, I found myself questioning my own humanity and sanity as I faced off against a shapeshifting alien. The suspenseful ending, with its lingering doubt over who among us was still human, is perfectly encapsulated by MacReady’s chilling final words: “You can’t trust anybody.” A classic horror film that will undoubtedly leave you questioning your own reality.

“I Just Never Want It To End” – MaXXXine

Following the harrowing experiences that Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) encounters in both the film X and her ’80s-set self-titled sequel, MaXXXine, witnessing her realize her ambition to become a Hollywood actor and tearfully hope it endures is an unexpectedly touching scene within Ti West’s A24 horror production.

“It Was Perfect” – Black Swan

Natalie Portman garnered an uncommon Oscar victory for her chilling performance as Nina Sayer in Darren Aronofsky’s 2011 psychological thriller, Black Swan. The film culminates with the driven ballerina executing her climactic dance while bleeding from her abdomen, a performance she sees as her ultimate masterpiece.

“Now, Where Was I?” – Memento

In Christopher Nolan’s 2000 hit thriller, Memento, it turns out that the closing scene is actually the start when Leonard Shelby (played by Guy Pearce) discovers that his wife’s murderer has already been found, but his short-term memory disorder keeps him persisting with the investigation.

“Oh, God” – Avengers: Infinity War

2018’s Avengers: Infinity War concluded in a way no Marvel movie had before, with the villain Thanos (Josh Brolin) triumphantly using the Infinity Gauntlet to wipe out half of all life. The remaining Avengers were left powerless and disheartened, even Captain America (Chris Evans) expressing deep despair in his final words.

“I Told Ya” – Accepted

In the lesser-known college comedy film, 2006’s “Accepted“, the character played by Jeremy Howard, known as “Freaky Student”, harbors a peculiar ambition: learning to explode things using his mental powers. In a humorous climax that serves as a triumphant “I told you so”, he showcases this skill on the dean’s car of Harmon University at the movie’s end.

2025-02-27 21:13