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.

Punch-Drunk Love

by Paul Thomas Anderson

Barry corners his brother-in-law, Walter, in a private moment to desperately seek professional help for his emotional instability. The scene highlights Barry's profound isolation and his fear of being judged by his overbearing family.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde

Basil Hallward confesses the deep, obsessive influence Dorian Gray has had on his life and artistic vision. He explains why he was originally hesitant to exhibit the portrait, fearing it revealed too much of his own soul and his 'idolatry' of his muse.

The Matrix

by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Morpheus attempts to guide a panicked Neo through a high-stakes escape from his office building as federal agents close in. Neo must overcome his fear and trust a mysterious voice on the phone to avoid capture, culminating in a terrifying choice at a high-rise window.

The Legend of 1900

by Giuseppe Tornatore

During a violent storm at sea, the protagonist 1900 invites a seasick trumpet player to join him at a grand piano. By releasing the instrument's brakes, they glide across the ballroom floor, turning the ship's chaotic rocking into a poetic and surreal dance. The scene highlights 1900's eccentric genius and his unique, fearless relationship with the ocean.

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.

3rd Rock From the Sun

by Joe Fisch

Sally experiences a crisis of confidence before a date, fearing she will embarrass herself and be rejected. Dick attempts to offer a bizarrely worded pep talk rooted in their shared alien identity, while Harry points out the hypocrisy in Dick's own romantic anxieties.

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.

Midnight in Paris

by Woody Allen

While riding in a car through Paris, Gil Pender seeks advice from Ernest Hemingway about his writing and his fear of mortality. Hemingway delivers a philosophical monologue on how true passion and love are the only defenses against the inevitability of death.

Into the Wild

by Sean Penn

Carine reflects on the profound emotional shift in her parents' marriage following her brother Chris's disappearance. She grapples with the irony that their family has finally found the closeness Chris always wanted, while simultaneously fearing for her mother's fragile mental state as she searches for her son in every stranger she passes.

Warrior

by Gavin O'Connor, Anthony Tambakis, Cliff Dorfman

Brendan informs his wife Tess that he has been accepted into a high-stakes MMA tournament. Tess expresses her fear for his safety and her frustration over his unilateral decision, leading to a painful emotional standoff about the family's financial survival versus Brendan's physical well-being.

Brooklyn

by Nick Hornby

Eilis waits for Tony outside her college, fearing he has stood her up, only for him to arrive breathless with a comedic excuse about a plumbing emergency. The tension shifts from Tony's fear of a breakup to a tender moment of vulnerability as Eilis finally reciprocates his feelings of love. The scene balances the awkwardness of new romance with the high emotional stakes of a cross-cultural relationship in 1950s New York.

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.

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

On a wagon train heading West, Billy Knapp awkwardly proposes marriage to Alice Longabaugh as a practical solution to her financial debts and his own fear of aging alone. The two navigate the social and economic realities of the frontier while discovering a mutual, quiet respect for one another.

The Big Short

by Charles Randolph, Adam McKay

Mark Baum and his team interview two arrogant mortgage brokers to understand the reality of the housing market. The brokers boast about their predatory lending practices and the lack of oversight, confirming Mark's fears about a systemic financial collapse.

The Talented Mr. Ripley

by Anthony Minghella

Freddie Miles unexpectedly arrives at the apartment where Tom Ripley is masquerading as Dickie Greenleaf. As Freddie grows increasingly suspicious of the decor and Tom's presence, Tom must frantically maintain his facade while hiding evidence of his deception. The scene is a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse where the emotional tension stems from Tom's fear of exposure and Freddie's intuitive arrogance.

Wild at Heart

by David Lynch

Bobby Peru corners Lula in her motel room, using psychological intimidation and physical proximity to exert power over her. He subjects her to a terrifying verbal assault, forcing her into a moment of total vulnerability and submission before abruptly leaving. The scene is a high-stakes power struggle centered on predatory behavior and fear.

The Wizard Of Oz

by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allen Woolf

Dorothy and her companions finally face the Great and Powerful Oz to ask for their hearts' desires, only to be met with a terrifying display of fire and booming authority. The stakes are raised when Oz demands the broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West as payment for his help, forcing the fearful group to confront their greatest enemy.

The Woman in Black

by Jane Goldman

Following a traumatic encounter at Eel Marsh House, Arthur attempts to convince the skeptical Sam Daily that the supernatural presence of Jennet Humfrye is real. Daily reacts with aggressive denial, revealing the deep-seated fear and grief that haunts the local community.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

by Woody Allen

Judy confesses to Vicky that she has fallen out of love with her husband and feels trapped in a stagnant marriage. She grapples with the humiliation of being caught in a compromising moment and admits her paralyzing fear of making a change.

Shadows of My Mind

by Joseph Arnone

Naomi confesses her exhausting internal battle with anxiety and the 'circle of confusion' that leads her to constantly second-guess her life choices. She expresses a deep-seated fear of reaching old age with regrets and tentatively considers seeking professional help to break her cycle of depression.

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

by Bertolt Brecht

Grusha desperately attempts to hide a noble-born infant from pursuing soldiers by convincing a peasant woman to claim the child as her own. When the Ironshirts arrive, the peasant woman's fear leads her to betray Grusha, forcing Grusha to make a final, dangerous stand to protect the baby from the Corporal.

The Bear

by Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo

Richie pulls Uncle Cicero aside during a chaotic family Christmas dinner to ask for a professional opportunity outside of the sandwich shop. He expresses his fear of stagnation and his desire for a mentor, while Cicero maintains a skeptical and blunt demeanor regarding Richie's 'potential.'