Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Sorry, Baby

by Eva Victor

Agnes speaks to an infant, Jane, offering a brutally honest and darkly comedic perspective on the hardships of life. She promises to be a non-judgmental confidante for Jane's future struggles while grappling with her own lack of maternal instinct and the existential weight of bringing a child into the world.

King Lear

by William Shakespeare

King Lear, enraged by Cordelia's refusal to flatter him, disinherits her. Kent attempts to intervene, urging Lear to reconsider his rash decision and see the truth in Cordelia's honesty. Lear, however, is unyielding and banishes Kent for his defiance.

Trainspotting

by John Hodge

Spud attempts to sabotage a job interview while high on speed to ensure he continues receiving unemployment benefits without actually getting hired. He oscillates between manic honesty about lying on his application and bizarre, inappropriate tangents about his violent friends, much to the bewilderment of the panel.

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 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.

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE

by Laura McCreary

Charles Boyle intervenes in a tense moment between Terry and his wife Sharon, delivering a high-stakes, eccentric speech about honesty. His awkward but sincere defense of Terry's career and Sharon's beauty ultimately helps the couple reconcile their conflict regarding Terry's return to field work.

Bad Santa

by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

A hungover Willie is confronted by the lonely Thurman Merman, who seeks validation for his school grades. The scene shifts from dark comedic disbelief over the boy's name to a raw, profanity-laced moment of honesty where Willie struggles with his inability to provide the emotional connection the child craves.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

by William Goldman

Trapped and wounded during a final standoff, Butch attempts to distract himself and Sundance from their dire situation by pitching a fantasy of escaping to Australia. He desperately clings to the hope of a fresh start where they can live as legends or honest men without the constant threat of death.

The Wedding Crashers

by Steve Faber, Bob Fiber

Jeremy, nursing an injury and reaching his breaking point, decides to confess the truth about his identity and the wedding crashing scheme to Father O'Neil. The scene juxtaposes Jeremy's absurdly honest admissions about his faith and sexual escapades with the high-stakes romantic tension between John and Claire.

Merlin

by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy

Following a dangerous battle with a wraith, King Uther and Prince Arthur share a rare moment of emotional honesty. Uther confesses his deep love for his son and his fear of losing him, while Arthur finally addresses his feelings of inadequacy, leading to a tentative reconciliation between the two.

Wolf

by Megan Gallagher

Detective Jack Caffery visits a severely injured domestic abuse survivor in the hospital to persuade her to testify against her husband. He uses a graphic, visceral description of her potential death and autopsy to break through her silence and fear. The scene is a high-stakes emotional confrontation where Jack's professional frustration clashes with his desperate desire to save a victim's life.

Motherland

by Holly Walsh, Sharon Horgan, Graham Linehan, Helen Linehan

A starving Julia attempts to secretly eat leftovers off a child's plate during a somber conversation about a stroke, only to be caught and shamed by the passive-aggressive Amanda. The tension escalates until Liz intervenes with a brutally honest and confrontational monologue that shuts down the social posturing of the group.

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps

by Susan Nickson

David reveals that his request for Louise to care for a plant was actually a psychological 'trust exercise' designed to test her honesty. Louise, unimpressed by his pretension, admits she only told the truth because she didn't care about the plant and prefers her own immaturity.

Black Mirror: San Junipero

by Charlie Brooker

Following their first intimate encounter, Kelly and Yorkie share a vulnerable moment of honesty regarding their pasts and sexual identities. Yorkie reveals her lack of experience while Kelly opens up about her long-term marriage and her philosophy on living for the moment before their time in San Junipero expires.

Catastrophe

by Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney

Following a tense evening, Rob impulsively proposes to Sharon while she is pregnant and facing a health scare. They navigate the absurdity of their situation, balancing genuine fear about their future with their signature dark wit and blunt honesty.

Poor Things

by Tony McNamara

Bella Baxter explains the scientific markings on her thighs to a bewildered Duncan Wedderburn during a sexual encounter. Her blunt, clinical honesty regarding a previous encounter with another man causes Duncan to abruptly lose interest and leave the room.

Barry

by Alec Berg, Bill Hader

A hitman desperate for a new life confesses his dark past to an eccentric acting teacher under the guise of an improvisation. The teacher, oblivious to the literal truth, is impressed by the 'emotional honesty' of the performance and agrees to take him on as a student.

Nightbitch

by Marielle Heller

A mother encounters a former colleague in a grocery store and delivers a brutally honest confession about the loss of her identity. She articulates the mental fog, physical changes, and existential dread she feels while balancing societal expectations of motherhood.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

by Simon Beaufoy, Michael Arndt

On the train during the Victory Tour, Peeta confronts Katniss about the awkward distance between them. He proposes they stop performing for the cameras and try to build a genuine friendship based on honesty rather than pretense. The two share a rare moment of levity and connection as they share personal details before arriving at their next destination.

Titanic

by James Cameron

Rose confides in Jack about the suffocating pressure of her high-society life and the desperation that led her to consider ending her life. Jack challenges her perspective with blunt honesty, creating a moment of genuine connection between two people from vastly different worlds.

Away

by Michael Gow

Tom, a terminally ill teenager, recounts the clinical and awkward ways doctors and nurses treated him during his hospital stay. He reflects on the dishonesty of his prognosis and a particularly uncomfortable conversation regarding his burgeoning sexuality.

Away

by Michael Gow

Tom, a terminally ill teenager, recounts a cynical and awkward encounter with a doctor who used a talk about sex to mask the gravity of Tom's failing health. He reflects on the dishonesty of the adults around him and the clinical coldness of his diagnosis.