Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Zatch Bell!

by Masashi Kishimoto

A frustrated Naruto struggles with feelings of inadequacy and neglect during his training. Hinata approaches him with a bento box, offering emotional support and reminding him of his parents' legacy to help him rediscover his resolve.

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.

Twenty Five Twenty One

by Kwon Hye-joo

A poignant reunion between a father and son who have both been weathered by financial and national crises. They share a vulnerable moment of mutual forgiveness, discussing the weight of responsibility and the hope required to survive traumatic times.

Preacher

by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Sam Catlin

While locked in a police station holding cell, Jesse Custer and a mysterious Irishman named Cassidy engage in a philosophical debate about faith and promises. Cassidy's cynical worldview inadvertently pushes Jesse toward a crisis of faith regarding his return to his hometown.

Les Misérables

by William Nicholson, Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Herbert Kretzmer

Fantine reflects on her tragic descent from a hopeful young woman to a destitute factory worker turned prostitute. She mourns the loss of her innocence and the man who abandoned her, ultimately concluding that the harsh realities of life have destroyed her dreams.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair, Peter Jackson

Éowyn offers Aragorn a bowl of her poorly-made stew while they are camped on the plains of Rohan. As Aragorn struggles to politely consume the meal, the conversation shifts to his true age and heritage, revealing his identity as one of the long-lived Dúnedain.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

by William Goldman

Butch reflects on the possibility of a new life in South America while hiding out from the law. He expresses a deep-seated weariness of a life spent running and a desperate hope that he can find a place where his criminal past won't follow him.

BYO

by Natalie Portman, Laura Moses

A group of friends brainstorm a strict set of rules for their 'Bring Your Own' dating event, vetting potential men based on fashion faux pas and personality red flags. The scene highlights the cynical yet hopeful camaraderie between the women as they navigate the Los Angeles dating scene.

Buried

by Chris Sparling

Trapped inside a coffin underground, Paul records a final video message for his family as his oxygen and hope run out. He attempts to distribute his meager belongings while expressing deep regret for his perceived failures as a father and husband.

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.

War of the Worlds

by Josh Friedman, David Koepp

Ray attempts to explain the terrifying alien invasion to his young daughter, Rachel, after witnessing the destruction of their neighborhood. He struggles to maintain a sense of hope and authority while promising her that the military will restore their lives to normal.

The Wizard Of Oz

by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allen Woolf

Dorothy Gale confides in her dog, Toto, about her longing to escape her drab life in Kansas for a magical land of happiness. She sings of a place 'over the rainbow' where dreams come true and troubles disappear, expressing a deep sense of yearning and hope.

Vlad

by Charlie Hunnam

Vlad struggles with the guilt of killing his brother and the heavy burden of his leadership, finding solace in his wife Eleanor. Their somber conversation shifts to a moment of hope when Eleanor reveals she is pregnant, briefly overshadowing the political threats looming over their kingdom.

Time

by Jimmy McGovern

In a prison visiting room, Mark speaks with his parents about his estranged family and the psychological toll of his incarceration. The scene intercuts with other inmates and their families, highlighting the shared atmosphere of regret, hope, and the haunting presence of their victims.

Inside Man

by Steven Moffat

Janice, a woman held captive in a vicarage cellar, systematically dismantles her captor Harry's hope for a peaceful resolution. She reveals that she has contaminated the room with her DNA and destroyed his tools, forcing him to realize that he can neither release her nor keep her hidden without destroying his own life.

The Brutalist

by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold

Laszlo Toth writes a desperate and hopeful letter to his wife, Erzsebet, detailing his efforts to secure her and their niece's passage to America. He explains his connection with an influential attorney and hints at a new architectural opportunity that could change their fortunes.

Nickel Boys

by RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes

During a segregated boxing match at the Nickel Academy, Elwood and Turner observe the high-stakes gambling and racial tensions simmering in the crowd. As they watch their peer Griff fight a white opponent, they realize the match is a rigged spectacle where the boys' lives are merely currency for the staff's amusement. The scene highlights the contrast between the boys' desperate hope and the systemic corruption of the reform school.

Revolutionary Road

by Justin Haythe

During a tense farewell dinner, John Givings ruthlessly deconstructs Frank and April's decision to cancel their move to Paris. As John exposes Frank's fear and cowardice regarding the pregnancy, the emotional facade of the Wheeler household violently disintegrates.

Requiem for a Dream

by Hubert Selby, Jr, Darren Aronofsky

Harry visits his mother, Sara, to apologize for his absence and gift her a new television, only to realize with horror that she has become addicted to prescription amphetamines. As he tries to warn her about the danger of the pills, Sara reveals her heartbreaking motivation: the hope of appearing on a television game show to feel seen and valued again.

Poor Things

by Tony McNamara

On a ship deck, Harry confesses his cynical motivations for trying to shatter Bella's worldview, admitting his actions were born of cruelty and bitterness. Bella rejects his nihilism, identifying him as a broken soul and choosing to maintain her own sense of hope despite his warnings about the harshness of reality.

Blood Diamond

by Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz

Archer attempts to pin down the exact location of a buried diamond using a map, but Solomon is preoccupied with the ritualistic sharpening of his machete. The tension between Archer's mercenary objectives and Solomon's grief over his son creates a profound emotional disconnect as they prepare for a dangerous journey.

Blade

by David S. Goyer

After witnessing a supernatural attack, Karen seeks refuge in her apartment only to be cornered by a corrupt police officer working for the vampires. Blade intervenes with brutal force, saving Karen and revealing the existence of 'familiars'—humans who serve vampires in hopes of achieving immortality.

The Three Sisters

by Anton Chekhov

Vershinin delivers a philosophical and hopeful vision of the future to the Prozorov sisters. He argues that while their current lives may feel stagnant or full of suffering, they are laying the essential groundwork for a beautiful world that their descendants will one day enjoy.

Uncle Vanya

by Anton Chekhov

Telegin reflects on his life of misfortune and the abandonment he suffered the day after his wedding. Despite a lifetime of loneliness and unrequited loyalty, he expresses a profound philosophy of endurance, hope, and the necessity of remaining a kind person.