Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Zatch Bell!

by Masashi Kishimoto

Naruto struggles with the fear of losing control over the destructive power within him, questioning his own humanity. Hinata provides emotional grounding and reassurance, urging him to embrace his strength rather than fear it.

Blue Eye Samurai

by Michael Green, Amber Noizumi

Mizu reveals her true identity and her quest for vengeance to her blind mentor, the Swordmaker. The scene explores the metaphor of 'mixed metal' as Mizu grapples with her heritage and her singular objective to kill the four white men in Japan.

Ultraman: Rising

by Marc Haimes, Christopher Yost

Ken (Ultraman) discovers that the infant Kaiju he rescued has imprinted on him, viewing him as its mother. He panics over the responsibility while his AI assistant, Mina, dryly points out his lack of options and calls for reinforcements.

Mission: Impossible

by David Koepp, Robert Towne

After his entire team is killed in a botched operation, Ethan Hunt meets his superior, Kittridge, only to realize the mission was a setup to find a mole. When Kittridge accuses Ethan of being the traitor and threatening his family, Ethan must use a high-tech explosive to create a diversion and escape.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

by James Cameron, William Wisher

John Connor discovers that the Terminator must obey his direct commands, leading to a dangerous confrontation with two bystanders. The scene shifts from John's excitement over his new 'bodyguard' to the sobering realization that he must teach the machine the value of human life.

The Fifth Element

by Luc Besson

Korben Dallas endures a high-decibel verbal assault from his overbearing mother while trying to manage a disastrous morning. Amidst her insults, he discovers he has unexpectedly won a luxury vacation to Fhloston Paradise, though he is too overwhelmed by his recent job loss and bad luck to believe her.

Lethal Weapon 4

by CHANNING GIBSON

While pinned down by heavy gunfire, partners Riggs and Murtaugh argue over who should risk their life to draw fire. The stakes escalate when they both reveal life-changing secrets about their families, leading to a comedic yet emotional standoff in the heat of battle.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair, Peter Jackson

Éowyn offers Aragorn a bowl of her poorly-made stew while they are camped on the plains of Rohan. As Aragorn struggles to politely consume the meal, the conversation shifts to his true age and heritage, revealing his identity as one of the long-lived Dúnedain.

Mission: Impossible

by David Koepp, Robert Towne, Steven Zaillian

IMF Director Kittridge reveals to Ethan Hunt that the entire mission was a 'mole hunt' designed to catch a traitor. Tensions escalate as Kittridge accuses Ethan of being the mole, using fabricated financial evidence against his family to provoke a confession.

Gravity

by Alfonso Cuaron, Jonas Cuaron, Rodrigo Garcia

Astronaut Matt Kowalski drifts away into space, sacrificing himself to save Dr. Ryan Stone. He provides her with a desperate survival plan via radio, forcing her to focus on the mission while he faces his inevitable death with calm resolve.

Highlander

by Art Marcum, Matt Holloway

Heather confronts MacLeod when he tries to push her away for her own safety, believing himself to be cursed. As MacLeod prepares to leave to fulfill his destiny as an Immortal, Heather challenges his sense of responsibility and begs him to choose their life together over a future of violence.

Indiana Jones and the Saucer Men From Mars

by Jeb Stuart, George Lucas, Philip Kaufman

Indy hurriedly packs for a trip to find his missing fiancée while his father, Henry, offers unsolicited advice and dry humor regarding the cancelled wedding. The scene explores the friction between Indy's impulsive romantic determination and Henry's pragmatic, albeit slightly detached, parental concern.

Iron Man

by Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway

Tony Stark enlists his assistant Pepper Potts to help him perform a dangerous procedure to replace the arc reactor in his chest. As Pepper navigates the visceral and life-threatening task, the scene reveals the deep trust and unspoken emotional bond between the two characters.

The Fifth Element

by Luc Besson

Amidst a chaotic Mangalore attack, Korben Dallas comforts the dying Diva Plavalaguna. She reveals Leeloo's true identity as the Fifth Element and charges Korben with the mission to protect her and teach her the meaning of love before passing away.

Central Intelligence

by Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

Following a bar fight where Bob displayed unexpected combat skills, he reveals to his high school friend Kevin that he is actually a CIA operative. Bob expresses vulnerability about his past while Kevin is thrilled to discover his friend is essentially a real-life action hero.

Charlie's Angels

by Ed Solomon, John August, Zak Penn

Dylan discovers that her client, Eric Knox, has faked his own kidnapping and is actually working with Vivian Wu. As the betrayal is revealed through a tense game of Scrabble, Dylan realizes she has been manipulated into helping the very enemy she was hired to fight.

Charlie's Angels

by Ed Solomon, John August, Zak Penn

Knox opens up to Dylan about his tragic past, revealing that his parents were killed while his father was on a classified military assignment. Dylan admits she misjudged him as a privileged heir, leading to a moment of genuine emotional connection between the two.

Burn Notice

by Matt Nix

After successfully recovering stolen funds for a neighbor, Michael Westen attempts to downplay his involvement and refuses payment beyond basic expenses. The moment shifts from a domestic victory to a high-stakes mystery when his mother reveals that mysterious men have been looking for him, leading Michael to make a dangerous phone call to an unknown adversary.

The Book of Eli

by Gary Whitta, Anthony Peckham

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a lone traveler named Eli is lured into a trap by a woman feigning distress. When he realizes it is an ambush, he remains eerily calm while surrounded by five armed hijackers, leading to a tense standoff where he delivers a lethal warning.

Bad Boys

by Doug Richardson

Detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett engage in a heated but brotherly argument while driving through Miami. Lowrey criticizes Burnett's cautious driving while Burnett questions Lowrey's 'rich kid' reputation and reckless lifestyle, highlighting the contrast between their personal lives and professional dedication.

Burn Notice

by Matt Nix

Fiona and Sam stage an elaborate, fake romantic argument to cover their tracks after being caught trespassing on a yacht. Fiona plays the role of a woman scorned by a lying suitor to distract the owners and facilitate a quick exit.

Avatar

by James Cameron

Jake prepares for a dangerous Na'vi vision quest while Grace attempts to dissuade him due to the physical and psychological risks. In a moment of vulnerability, Jake confesses his original mission as a double agent for Colonel Quaritch, revealing the moral conflict of being caught between two worlds.

Braveheart

by Randall Wallace

William Wallace rallies a retreating Scottish army by challenging their fears and redefining the cost of freedom. He uses humor and raw emotional appeal to convince the soldiers that living as cowards is a greater price than dying for their independence.

Bad Boys

by Doug Richardson

Theresa confronts her husband's partner, Mike Lowrey, about the dangers of their profession and the toll it takes on their family life. Mike initially deflects with humor, but Theresa delivers a sobering reality check about the constant fear of losing her husband in the line of duty.