Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Fargo

by Noah Hawley

Loy Cannon and Doctor Senator pitch a revolutionary 'credit card' concept to a dismissive bank president in 1950s Kansas City. Despite the immense potential for profit through interest, the banker rejects the idea based on racial prejudice and a short-sighted view of consumer behavior. The scene highlights the systemic barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs and the irony of a billion-dollar idea being dismissed by a mediocre authority figure.

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.

Reservoir Dogs

by Quentin Tarantino

Following a botched diamond heist, Mr. Pink arrives at the rendezvous point in a state of panic and paranoia. He tries to convince a shell-shocked Mr. White that their crew was set up by an informant, citing the impossibly fast police response time as proof.

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.

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.

Reservoir Dogs

by Quentin Tarantino

Mr. Pink delivers a crude and highly specific deconstruction of Madonna's 'Like a Virgin' to a group of professional criminals. He argues that the song is not about romance, but rather a metaphor for the physical pain of a sexual encounter with a well-endowed man.

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.

The Godfather

by Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola

Sollozzo approaches Don Corleone with a lucrative proposal to enter the narcotics trade, seeking both financial backing and political protection. The Don ultimately refuses the offer to protect his political interests, but a strategic blunder by his son Sonny reveals a rift in the family's unified front.

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.

The Shawshank Redemption

by Frank Darabont

Andy reveals to Red how he has used his financial expertise to create a fictional identity, Peter Stevens, to launder the Warden's money and protect himself. The scene highlights Andy's transformation from an honest banker to a sophisticated 'crook' within the prison walls, showcasing his resilience and intelligence.

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.

Jackie Brown

by Quentin Tarantino

Ordell explains his cold-blooded philosophy on survival and the distinction between the fear of dying and the lack of fear regarding killing. He asserts his dominance and justifies his lethal methods as a necessary means of self-preservation in the criminal underworld.

Jackie Brown

by Quentin Tarantino

Jackie reveals the gravity of her situation to Max, explaining that she is trapped between a lethal arms dealer and a long prison sentence. She vulnerably pleads for his assistance to help her disappear and start a new life, marking a pivotal moment of trust between the two characters.

Reservoir Dogs

by Quentin Tarantino

Mr. Blonde taunts a captured police officer with a chillingly calm demeanor before beginning a session of torture. He expresses his sadistic pleasure and explains how much he missed the 'art' of violence while serving time in prison.

Matchstick Men

by Nick Griffin, Ted Griffin

A young girl named Angela executes a sophisticated lottery ticket scam on an unsuspecting housewife under the silent tutelage of her father, Roy. After successfully manipulating the woman into 'splitting' a fake prize and receiving three hundred dollars in cash, Angela is forced by Roy to return the money as a lesson in the craft of the con.

Looper

by Rian Johnson

Joe explains the mechanics of his profession as a 'looper,' a hitman who executes targets sent back in time by a future mob. He details the cold logic of the job and the inevitable 'closing of the loop' where a looper must eventually kill their future self.

Matchstick Men

by Nick Griffin, Ted Griffin

Roy, a professional con artist suffering from severe OCD and Tourette's, opens up to his psychiatrist about his failed marriage and a potential child he has never met. He describes a harrowing day of mental paralysis, illustrating the dark absurdity of his condition through his obsession with his carpet.

Minority Report

by Scott Frank

Anderton visits the Department of Containment to investigate a past murder involving a drowning victim. He meets Gideon, the eccentric sentry who maintains the facility where 'pre-criminals' are kept in a suspended state, leading to a chilling realization about the scale of the Precrime system.

Heat

by Michael Mann

A weary and injured Chris seeks refuge at Neil's minimalist apartment after a domestic dispute. Neil offers his cold, professional philosophy on detachment while Chris confesses his deep emotional dependency on his wife and child despite his gambling debts.

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.

Hotel Rwanda

by Keir Pearson, Terry George

Paul Rusesabagina attempts to manipulate General Bizimungu by claiming that American satellites are monitoring the General's every move for a future war crimes trial. He uses this psychological tactic to ensure the General feels watched and remains hesitant to escalate the violence at the hotel.