Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Love

by Judd Apatow, Lesley Arfin, Paul Rust

Nick confronts Gus about his self-destructive behavior following a breakup, urging him to stop overthinking and embrace a more reckless lifestyle. The scene highlights the contrast between Gus's neurotic tendencies and Nick's blunt, hedonistic approach to healing a broken heart.

Only Fools and Horses

by Steven Cragg, Brian Bradley

Del Boy tries to convince Rodney that pursuing a corporate career is a mistake, using a local regular as a cautionary tale. He argues that their status at the bottom of the economic ladder is actually a competitive advantage during a recession.

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE

by Dan Goor

Jake Peralta attempts to protect Captain Holt from a death threat by tricking him into a safe house and handcuffing them together. The scene explores the power dynamic shift as Jake enjoys giving orders while Holt remains stoically annoyed by the lack of professionalism.

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.

The Lion King

by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton

Mufasa confronts his brother Scar regarding his absence from Simba's presentation. The scene highlights the deep-seated resentment Scar feels toward the hierarchy and the contrasting leadership styles between the powerful King and his calculating, bitter brother.

Trainspotting

by John Hodge

Spud attempts to sabotage a job interview while high on speed to ensure he continues receiving unemployment benefits without actually getting hired. He oscillates between manic honesty about lying on his application and bizarre, inappropriate tangents about his violent friends, much to the bewilderment of the panel.

The Bungler

by Molière, Richard Wilbur

Lélie confesses to his servant Mascarille that he has accidentally ruined their latest scheme by returning a purse of money to its owner. Mascarille, exhausted by his master's constant incompetence, humorously refuses to help any further, even as Lélie melodramatically threatens to take his own life.

Legally Blonde

by Karen McCullah Lutz, Kirsten Smith

While getting her nails done, Elle Woods consoles Paulette over her recent breakup and lack of confidence. To help Paulette and the other salon patrons, Elle teaches them the 'Bend & Snap,' a foolproof flirtation maneuver designed to get a man's attention.

The Bungler

by Molière, Richard Wilbur

The cunning servant Mascarille attempts to help his master Lélie deceive Trufaldin by posing as an Armenian messenger. The scene becomes a comedic battle of wits as Lélie's incompetence and geographical blunders nearly expose the ruse, forcing Mascarille to invent increasingly absurd explanations to save their plot.

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

After discovering their local White Castle has been replaced by a Burger Shack, Harold and Kumar face a moral and logistical dilemma. Encouraged by a disgruntled fast-food employee who shares their passion for 'sliders,' they decide to embark on a late-night road trip to satisfy their craving.

Iron Sky

by Johanna Sinisalo, Energia Productions

Three astronauts land on the moon for a publicity stunt, but the mission is undercut by petty bickering and conspiracy theories about lunar resources. The tension shifts from comedic annoyance to genuine mystery when they discover an unexplained footprint on the lunar surface.

Hot Fuzz

by Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright

Police Constable Nicholas Angel is informed by his superior that he is being forcibly promoted and transferred to a rural village. Angel attempts to negotiate staying in London, but the Sergeant uses Angel's own past comments to justify the unwanted relocation.

The Winter's Tale

by William Shakespeare

A comedic monologue where the Clown attempts to calculate the shopping list for a sheep-shearing feast, distracted by the various ingredients and the musical talents of the shearers.

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE

by Laura McCreary

Charles Boyle intervenes in a tense moment between Terry and his wife Sharon, delivering a high-stakes, eccentric speech about honesty. His awkward but sincere defense of Terry's career and Sharon's beauty ultimately helps the couple reconcile their conflict regarding Terry's return to field work.

Bee Movie

by Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, Andy Robin

Barry the bee breaks the sacred law of his species by speaking to a human to thank her for saving his life. Vanessa, a florist, struggles to process the reality of the situation as the two engage in a polite but surreal conversation over the prospect of coffee and cake.

22 JUMP STREET

by Oren Uziel

Undercover officers Schmidt and Jenko attempt to track a suspect through a dark library, only to lose him due to their own incompetence. They discover an abandoned package they believe contains a new synthetic drug, leading to a ridiculous debate over whether or not they should taste a rubber dildo to confirm their suspicions.

The Boondock Saints

by Troy Duffy

The MacManus brothers recount a chaotic hit on a Russian mob suite where a disagreement over a coil of rope leads to an accidental ceiling collapse. After executing the criminals and performing a religious ritual, they terrify a low-level delivery man named Rocco, only to reveal their identities as his friends.

Bill and Ted Face the Music

by Chris Matheson, Ed Solomon

Bill and Ted attend a couples therapy session with their wives, but fail to understand the individual nature of their marriages. As the therapist tries to help them communicate, the wives express their deep-seated frustrations regarding the duo's obsession with their musical mission and the toll it has taken on their relationships.

Bill and Ted Face the Music

by Chris Matheson, Ed Solomon

Bill and Ted struggle to write the song that is destined to save humanity, only to realize their current work is failing. The two friends reach a breaking point where they must confront their shared exhaustion, the pressure of their destiny, and the toll their obsession has taken on their personal lives.

Airplane!

by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker

Dr. Rumack attempts to motivate a dejected Striker by recounting a melodramatic and nonsensical story about a fallen soldier named George Zipp. The scene parodies classic inspirational sports and war movie tropes to give Striker the confidence to land the plane.

The Left Turn

by Dave Lease, Megan Hinds

A tense and satirical argument erupts between Benny and The Black Phantom over the use of racial slurs and the legacy of slavery. The Phantom challenges Benny's dismissive attitude toward systemic racism, while Benny attempts to equate his Dutch heritage with the experience of discrimination.

The Wedding Crashers

by Steve Faber, Bob Fiber

John encounters a panicked groom hyperventilating in a church bathroom just minutes before the wedding ceremony. He delivers a cynical yet ultimately moving speech about the transition from bachelorhood to the fulfillment of marriage to calm the man down, only to undercut the sentiment with his own predatory intentions.

The Wedding Crashers

by Steve Faber, Bob Fiber

Jeremy, nursing an injury and reaching his breaking point, decides to confess the truth about his identity and the wedding crashing scheme to Father O'Neil. The scene juxtaposes Jeremy's absurdly honest admissions about his faith and sexual escapades with the high-stakes romantic tension between John and Claire.

The Wedding Crashers

by Steve Faber, Bob Fiber

Jeremy tries to convince a burnt-out John to crash one final high-stakes wedding hosted by the Secretary of the Treasury. The two argue over the 'rules' of crashing and their legacy, highlighting the tension between their aging lifestyle and their commitment to the craft.