Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

PULP FICTION

by Quentin Tarantino, Roger Avary

While dining at a retro-themed restaurant, Vincent and Mia navigate an awkward first meeting by discussing the nature of silence and the quality of expensive milkshakes. The conversation turns tense and intriguing when Vincent questions Mia about a violent rumor involving her husband, Marsellus Wallace, and a man named Tony Rocky Horror.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde

Lord Henry Wotton expounds his hedonistic philosophy to a young Dorian Gray while Basil Hallward paints his portrait. Henry argues that all influence is immoral and encourages Dorian to yield to his impulses rather than suppress them, sparking a profound internal awakening in the young man. The scene establishes the corruptive intellectual bond that drives the narrative's tragedy.

The Apartment

by Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond

A married executive tries to usher his mistress out of a borrowed apartment as quickly as possible while she playfully teases him about his infidelity. The scene highlights the transactional and cynical nature of their affair against the backdrop of corporate office politics.

Hotel Del Luna

by Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

Jang Man-wol, an immortal hotel owner, reflects on the fleeting nature of life while observing a blooming flower. Chan-seong, her human manager, attempts to shift her perspective by highlighting the beauty found in temporary moments and simple human pleasures. The scene explores the emotional gap between immortality and the human experience.

Romeo and Juliet

by William Shakespeare

Benvolio attempts to cure Romeo of his lovesickness for Rosaline by suggesting they crash the Capulet's party to scout for other women. After a chance encounter with a servant reveals the guest list, Romeo agrees to go, not to find a new love, but to bask in Rosaline's beauty. The scene establishes the theme of youthful infatuation and the competitive nature of male friendship.

The Matrix

by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Morpheus offers Neo a choice between the comfortable lie of his current reality and the harsh truth of the Matrix. Neo must decide whether to remain in a mental prison or risk everything to discover the nature of his existence. The scene is a high-stakes philosophical confrontation centered on the themes of fate, control, and awakening.

The Santa Clarita Diet

by Victor Fresco

Gary attempts to intimidate and blackmail Sheila into a sexual encounter in her backyard. Sheila, experiencing a supernatural transformation, lures him into a false sense of security before violently biting off and eating his fingers. The scene shifts from a tense confrontation about consent to a gruesome and darkly comedic display of Sheila's new predatory nature.

Swordfish

by Skip Woods

Gabriel delivers a chilling philosophical monologue about the nature of violence and media in modern cinema. He challenges his companions to imagine a version of 'Dog Day Afternoon' where the protagonist ruthlessly executes hostages to force the government's hand.

The Three Sisters

by Anton Chekhov

Solyony reveals the deep-seated insecurity and loneliness hidden beneath his aggressive and eccentric public persona. He reflects on his inability to communicate his sensitive nature to others, admitting that his cynical behavior is merely a defense mechanism against rejection.

The Knights Templar

by Unknown

Prince Alexius arrives at the court of King Philip to propose a dangerous alliance against the Knights Templar, promising a cure for the King's dying son. The political negotiation takes a supernatural turn when Alexius reveals his true demonic nature through a violent, blood-soaked 'Judas kiss'.

Let Me In

by Matt Reeves

Owen confronts Abby about her true nature after discovering the dark reality of her existence. As he realizes the items in her apartment are trophies from her victims, the fragile bond between the two outcasts is pushed to a breaking point.

Lincoln

by Tony Kushner

In the quiet hours of the pre-dawn, Abraham Lincoln reflects on the mathematical foundations of justice while drafting a crucial telegram. He uses Euclid’s axioms to explain the 'self-evident' nature of equality to two young telegraph operators, ultimately deciding to delay a peace commission to ensure the passage of the 13th Amendment.

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.

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.

Marty Supreme

by Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie

Following a sexual encounter, Marty and Kay engage in a tense power struggle as Kay prepares for her theatrical comeback. The conversation devolves into a series of personal attacks regarding financial security, artistic integrity, and the transactional nature of their relationship.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio

On the deck of the Black Pearl, Jack Sparrow attempts to seduce Elizabeth Swann by claiming they share the same selfish nature. Elizabeth skillfully turns the tables, using Jack's own logic of 'curiosity' to challenge him to prove he is actually a good man, right before Jack is terrified by the reappearance of the Black Spot.

American Sniper

by Jason Hall

During a mission briefing in Iraq, Chris Kyle and Marc Lee share a tense, philosophical moment regarding the nature of war and their motivations for fighting. Marc questions the morality and personal toll of their actions, while Chris remains steadfast in his mission to eliminate evil.

Isle of Dogs

by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, Kunichi Nomura

Chief, a stray dog, recounts a traumatic memory of the one time he was adopted by a family. He reflects on his instinctive, violent reaction to a child's affection and grapples with his identity as a 'biter' who doesn't understand his own nature.

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Billy Knapp and Alice Longabaugh share a quiet, philosophical moment by a campfire during their wagon train journey. They discuss the nature of certainty, the burdens of responsibility, and the complexities of human belief in an unpredictable world.

Burn After Reading

by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

While lying in bed on a yacht, Harry attempts to wax philosophical about his personal growth and mortality, only to be blindsided when his mistress, Katie, abruptly announces she is divorcing her husband. Harry awkwardly tries to mirror her commitment while subtly backpedaling regarding his own wife, revealing the shallow and self-serving nature of their affair.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

by Andrew Dominik

Jesse James brutally interrogates a young boy to find the whereabouts of Jim Cummins, while Dick Liddil attempts to intervene. The scene shifts from a display of sadistic violence to a moment of unexpected emotional instability as Jesse breaks down in tears. It explores the volatile and unpredictable nature of a legendary outlaw facing his own internal collapse.

The Brothers Bloom

by Rian Johnson

Penelope recounts her isolated childhood spent indoors due to a medical misunderstanding and explains her philosophy on storytelling as a survival mechanism. Bloom listens intently as she demonstrates her card skills, only to be interrupted by a mysterious observer who comments on the nature of performance.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

by Eric Roth

In a secret fort made of sheets, a young Daisy and an aging Benjamin share intimate secrets about their lives and identities. Their innocent connection is harshly interrupted by Daisy's grandmother, who reprimands them for their 'inappropriate' friendship. The scene concludes with Benjamin questioning his nature and receiving a cryptic, comforting word from Queenie.

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.