Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

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.

The Pillowman

by Martin McDonagh

In a high-stakes interrogation, Ariel attempts to extract a confession from Michal, a man with a child-like intellect. Michal reveals the disturbing logic behind his crimes, linking them to his brother's macabre stories and their shared history of parental abuse.

Ajax

by Sophocles

Odysseus tracks a mysterious killer to the tent of Ajax, only to be confronted by the goddess Athena. She reveals that she has struck Ajax with madness to protect the Greek leaders, and she insists on summoning the delusional warrior to demonstrate her power, despite Odysseus's mounting fear.

Life on Mars

by Matthew Graham, Tony Jordan, Ashley Pharoah

DCI Gene Hunt confronts DI Sam Tyler after Sam has been compromised by a witness. Gene reveals that Sam was the victim of a 'honey trap' designed to blackmail him, highlighting the clash between Sam's modern ethics and the gritty reality of 1970s policing.

Minority Report

by Scott Frank

Iris Hineman reveals the dark and tragic origins of the Precrime system to Detective John Anderton. She explains that the precogs were not lab-grown inventions but the traumatized survivors of failed genetic experiments intended to treat a neurological syndrome.

The Killing

by Veena Sud

Detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder discuss the cynical reality of police work while driving through Seattle. Sarah challenges Holder's idealistic view of homicide by recounting a tragic case that highlights the systemic cycle of trauma and crime.

Edwin A. Salt

by Kurt Wimmer

Winter confronts his long-time friend and colleague, Salt, with evidence suggesting he is a deep-cover Russian sleeper agent. As Salt desperately pleads his innocence by citing their personal history, Winter systematically dismantles Salt's identity using classified files and surveillance photos. The emotional stakes escalate as a lifelong friendship is destroyed by accusations of a decades-long deception.

Mr. Brooks

by Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon

Detective Atwood walks through a crime scene, meticulously reconstructing the killer's movements and psychological state. She questions the logistics of the murder while attempting to understand the killer's lack of empathy and the thrill they derive from the act.

Reservoir Dogs

by Quentin Tarantino

An undercover police officer reports back to his handler after successfully infiltrating a criminal organization. They discuss the identities of the other crew members and the 'commode story' used to establish the officer's criminal credibility.

Reservoir Dogs

by Quentin Tarantino

Holdaway, a veteran detective, coaches Freddy, an undercover officer, on the art of performance and storytelling. He emphasizes that being an undercover cop requires the naturalistic acting skills of Marlon Brando, focusing on the importance of specific details to make a lie believable.

Reservoir Dogs

by Quentin Tarantino

Freddy, an undercover cop, rehearses a fabricated story about a drug deal to his mentor, Holdaway. He describes the frustrations of being a small-time dealer and the logistics of a specific 'drought' in the 1980s to build his cover identity's credibility.

The Silence of the Lambs

by Ted Tally

Clarice Starling recounts a haunting childhood trauma to Dr. Hannibal Lecter, explaining her failed attempt to save a lamb from slaughter. She reveals that her drive to rescue Catherine Martin is a desperate attempt to silence the psychological 'screaming' that has plagued her since that night.

Mission: Impossible

by David Koepp, Robert Towne

Kittridge delivers the iconic mission briefing via a self-destructing tape to Jim Phelps. He details the theft of the NOC list by a rogue agent and outlines the high-stakes operation in Prague to recover the data and apprehend the traitors.

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.

The Maltese Falcon

by John Huston

Kasper Gutman regales Sam Spade with the long and bloody history of the jeweled falcon, explaining its origins with the Knights of Malta and its eventual disappearance. Gutman reveals his obsessive seventeen-year quest to locate the statuette, establishing the high stakes and the ruthless nature of his pursuit.

Hot Fuzz

by Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright

Nicholas Angel reflects on the personal sacrifices he has made for his career while Danny Butterman attempts to teach him how to relax. The scene highlights the growing bond between the two partners as they transition from professional colleagues to friends through the medium of action cinema.

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.

Heat

by Michael Mann

Two adversaries, a professional thief and a veteran detective, meet face-to-face in a diner to acknowledge their mutual respect and the inevitable lethality of their next encounter. They discuss the personal sacrifices required by their professions and the 'discipline' of being able to walk away from everything in thirty seconds.

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

by Billy Wilder, I.A.L Diamond

Sherlock Holmes reveals his deduction that the legendary Loch Ness Monster is actually a mechanical submersible. He explains the scientific evidence to a skeptical Watson and a concerned Gabrielle, linking the mystery to her missing husband and a shadowy organization.

Chinatown

by Robert Towne

Private investigator Jake Gittes visits the morgue to inspect the body of the recently deceased water commissioner. During a casual conversation with the coroner, Morty, Gittes discovers a suspicious coincidence involving another drowning victim found in a dry riverbed, sparking his investigative instincts.

Castle

by Andrew Marlowe

During a late-night investigation, Castle observes Beckett's intensity and questions her motivations for becoming a cop. He uses his skills as a novelist to correctly deduce a traumatic event in her past, momentarily breaking her professional composure.

Chinatown

by Robert Towne

Evelyn Mulwray visits private investigator Jake Gittes to hire him to investigate her husband's suspicious death. As they negotiate terms, Gittes probes into Evelyn's complicated family history and her father's past business dealings, uncovering a deep-seated tension and a mysterious falling out over a failed dam project.

Bosch

by Eric Overmyer, Michael Connelly

Honey Chandler delivers a searing opening statement in a civil suit against Detective Harry Bosch, accusing him of being a 'killer cop' who acted as judge, jury, and executioner. She paints a vivid picture of the night Bosch shot an unarmed man, framing the detective as a monster who has lost himself to the abyss of his own work.

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.