Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

The Revenant

by Mark L Smith

Following the abandonment of a dying man, Bridger confronts Fitzgerald after realizing Fitzgerald lied about an imminent threat to force their departure. The tension escalates into a violent physical struggle where Fitzgerald asserts his dominance through psychological manipulation and lethal threats. Bridger is left grappling with his guilt while being forced to remain under the control of a dangerous man.

The Revenant

by Mark L Smith

Hugh Glass prepares to set out on his quest for revenge against Fitzgerald. Bridger confronts Glass to confess his guilt and cowardice for abandoning him, but Glass offers a moment of unexpected forgiveness before Captain Henry joins the pursuit.

The Truman Show

by Andrew Niccol

Truman confronts his mother with the shocking claim that he saw his long-deceased father alive on the street. His mother dismissively gaslights him, using guilt over his father's 'death' to maintain control and suppress his growing suspicions about his reality.

The Truman Show

by Andrew Niccol

Truman expresses a desperate desire to escape his mundane life and travel the world, while Meryl uses financial guilt and the prospect of a family to keep him grounded. The scene highlights the growing disconnect between Truman's yearning for freedom and Meryl's role in maintaining his artificial reality.

Twenty Five Twenty One

by Kwon Hye-joo

A poignant reunion between a father and son where they confront the trauma of past financial ruin and the recent psychological toll of reporting on 9/11. The scene explores themes of shared hopelessness, parental guilt, and the burden of family responsibility.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

by J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves

Albus Dumbledore reveals the tragic history of his family to Newt Scamander, confessing the truth about Credence's lineage and the accidental death of his sister, Ariana. The scene explores themes of guilt, regret, and the burden of past mistakes as Dumbledore prepares for the coming conflict with Grindelwald.

The Handmaiden

by Seo-Kyung Chung, Chan-wook Park

In a moment of quiet intimacy, Sookhee and Lady Hideko bond over their shared trauma of losing their mothers. Sookhee attempts to comfort Hideko's deep-seated guilt and nihilism with a fierce, protective compassion that transcends their class boundaries.

Heartbreak High

by Marieke Hardy

Amerie breaks down in front of her mother, Huma, overwhelmed by guilt for failing her friend. As they discuss the trauma her friend endured, Amerie's grief turns into a burning desire for vengeance against those who caused the suffering.

Unforgiven

by David Webb Peoples

Two aging former outlaws camp out on the trail, reflecting on their violent pasts and the people they used to be. Munny struggles with the guilt of his previous atrocities and desperately tries to convince Ned, and himself, that he has truly changed for the sake of his children.

Safety Not Guaranteed

by Derek Connolly

Darius reveals the tragic motivation behind her desire to time travel, confessing her guilt over her mother's death at a gas station. Kenneth, moved by her honesty and shared sense of mission, officially decides to trust her as his partner.

The Green Mile

by Frank Darabont

During a tense dinner, Paul Edgecomb reveals to his fellow guards that the inmate John Coffey possesses supernatural healing powers. Paul proposes a dangerous plan to sneak the prisoner out of the penitentiary to heal the warden's terminally ill wife, forcing the men to weigh their moral convictions against the risk of prison time.

Gran Torino

by Nick Schenk

Walt Kowalski finally visits the confessional to unburden himself of minor lifelong guilts, but the priest realizes Walt is masking a much more dangerous intention. The scene highlights the tension between Walt's desire for spiritual peace and his plan for a violent confrontation to protect his neighbors.

Blitz

by Alan Plater

During a nightly patrol through the dark streets of London, a young boy named George questions a kind air raid warden about his heritage and identity. George opens up about his late father and the guilt he feels for lashing out at his mother before being evacuated.

Attack The Block

by Joe Cornish

While hiding in a weed room, a group of teenagers and a nurse realize that the glowing liquid on their clothes is a pheromone attracting the alien predators. Moses experiences a moment of profound guilt and clarity, deciding to use himself as bait to lead the creatures to their deaths and atone for the lives lost.

Battle of the Sexes

by Simon Beaufoy

Larry arrives at Billie Jean's hotel room and discovers evidence of her infidelity. Despite his heartbreak, he maintains a professional exterior to protect her focus before her tennis finals, while Billie Jean struggles with the guilt of her secret life.

Beautiful Boy

by Luke Davies, Felix van Groeningen

Inside a rehab facility, David confronts his son Nic about the true extent of his drug addiction. As Nic confesses to using crystal meth and other substances for years, the conversation devolves into a painful exchange of disappointment, guilt, and the fractured trust between a father and son.

The Brothers Bloom

by Rian Johnson

A mysterious art curator reveals the tragic personal history behind a specific painting of a stone well. He recounts a dark folktale he once told his daughter, only to reveal the devastating reality of her death and his enduring guilt.

The Wizard Of Oz

by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allen Woolf

Professor Marvel uses a crystal ball and a hidden photograph to trick Dorothy into believing her Aunt Em is falling ill from a broken heart. His goal is to guilt Dorothy into returning home rather than running away, leading to an emotional realization for the young girl.

WILD WILD WEST

by S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock, Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman

Artemus Gordon reveals his tragic backstory to Jim West, explaining how his career as a stage actor ended during the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The scene shifts from lighthearted bickering about education to a moment of somber reflection on duty and guilt.

King Lear

by William Shakespeare

An aging king, recovering from a descent into madness, awakens to find his estranged daughter Cordelia by his side. He struggles with his fading memory and deep-seated guilt, eventually begging for her forgiveness in a moment of profound vulnerability.

Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

Hamlet berates himself for his perceived inaction and lack of passion compared to a professional actor's performance. He struggles with his own cowardice before devising a plan to use a theatrical performance to trap King Claudius and confirm his guilt.

Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

A guilt-ridden Lady Macbeth sleepwalks through the castle, obsessively attempting to wash imaginary bloodstains from her hands. She relives the horrific murders of King Duncan, Lady Macduff, and Banquo, revealing her fractured psyche and the heavy toll of her ambition.

Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

Macbeth hallucinates a blood-stained dagger leading him toward King Duncan's chamber. He grapples with his guilt and the supernatural omens surrounding him before committing to the regicide. The scene captures the psychological transition from hesitation to the final, dark resolve.

Vertigo

by Alec Coppel, Samuel Taylor

Scottie visits his long-time friend Midge as he recovers from the physical and psychological trauma of a rooftop chase that left him with severe acrophobia. They discuss his decision to leave the police force and his lingering guilt, while Scottie attempts to mask his vulnerability with playful banter about her career in lingerie design.