Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

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.

The Matrix

by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Agent Smith interrogates Thomas Anderson, attempting to coerce him into betraying Morpheus by leveraging his double life as a hacker. The scene escalates from a cold negotiation to a terrifying display of power as Neo's physical reality begins to warp. Neo's objective is to maintain his defiance and demand his legal rights, while Smith seeks total submission and cooperation.

The Maltese Falcon

by John Huston

Private investigator Sam Spade aggressively defies District Attorney Bryan during an interrogation. Spade asserts his independence from the law, claiming he must work outside the system to catch the real killers and clear his own name of suspicion.

Analyze This

by PETER TOLAN, HAROLD RAMIS, KENNETH LONERGAN

Ben, a mild-mannered psychiatrist, is forced to impersonate a high-ranking mob consigliere at a summit of dangerous crime bosses. To survive the interrogation of a hostile rival, Ben utilizes his therapeutic techniques to manipulate the room and deflect aggression, ultimately turning the other gangsters against their own leader's temper.

The Bourne Supremacy

by Tony Gilroy, Brian Helgeland

Pamela Landy confronts Ward Abbott with a warrant and evidence regarding the defunct Treadstone project. As she reveals she has linked Jason Bourne to a recent double homicide in Berlin, Abbott is forced to defend his past actions and the sanctioned killing of Alexander Conklin.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

by Andrew Dominik

Jesse James brutally interrogates a young boy to find the whereabouts of Jim Cummins, while Dick Liddil attempts to intervene. The scene shifts from a display of sadistic violence to a moment of unexpected emotional instability as Jesse breaks down in tears. It explores the volatile and unpredictable nature of a legendary outlaw facing his own internal collapse.

Berliner

by Unknown

In a dark van, a cold interrogator named Dunham uses a sadistic game of 'Two Lies and a Truth' to torture information out of a captive known as The Turk. The stakes escalate from personal trivia to a shocking revelation about a target Dunham believed was already dead.

Beverly Hills Cop

by Daniel Petrie Jr, Danilo Bach

Lieutenant Rosewood is interrogated by Internal Affairs Inspector Weinberg regarding a unauthorized investigation into a criminal named Harry Phan. Weinberg reveals that Rosewood's actions have compromised a long-term federal undercover operation and offers a high-stakes deal to protect Rosewood's partner in exchange for dropping the case.

The Interrogation of Jesse Kaplan

by Unknown

A college student named Jesse is interrogated by two aggressive federal agents who are convinced he is a terrorist named Sanjay Patel. Despite Jesse's insistence that he is merely a student with a fake ID, the agents use circular logic and intimidation to pressure him into a confession. The scene reaches a peak as Jesse challenges the validity of their intelligence by citing famous government intelligence failures.

White Jazz

by Matthew Michael Carnahan, Joe Carnahan

In a high-stakes interrogation, Klein attempts to negotiate his freedom by offering up evidence of deep-seated LAPD corruption to federal investigator Welles Noonan. Despite the mutual animosity and threats of life imprisonment, Klein manages to bait Noonan into a temporary alliance, unaware that Noonan intends to betray the agreement as soon as the evidence is delivered.

White House Down

by James Vanderbilt

John Cale interviews for a position on the Presidential Detail with Agent Finnerty, who is skeptical of his inconsistent background. Cale attempts to mask his desperation with humor while Finnerty probes into his military record and motivations. The scene highlights the tension between Cale's desire for a higher purpose and his history of being an underachiever.

Midnight Run

by George Gallo

A bounty hunter and his captive accountant engage in a psychological battle of wits on a train. While Jack focuses on his financial goal of opening a coffee shop, John uses his neurotic charm to dismantle Jack's life choices and health habits, leading to a reveal about Jack's past as a Chicago cop.

Veronica Mars

by Rob Thomas, Diane Ruggiero-Wright

Veronica Mars interviews for a position at a prestigious law firm, where she is grilled about her past as a teenage private investigator. The tension rises as the interviewers bring up her father's legal troubles and a scandalous personal video to test her composure. Veronica must demonstrate that her investigative instincts are an asset rather than a liability while maintaining her professional cool.

The Hollow

by Agatha Christie

Following the murder of her husband John, Gerda Cristow is questioned by the Inspector regarding her discovery of the body. The scene explores Gerda's fragile mental state and her suspicious admission that she picked up the murder weapon, while other family members watch the interrogation with hidden agendas.

Shetland

by Davy Kane

Inspector Perez questions a local fisherman, Calum, regarding a deceased young man seen near his boat. Perez subtly probes for information about illegal smuggling while Calum remains defensive and anxious about his livelihood.

Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall

by Steve Thompson

A determined journalist attempts to seduce and manipulate Sherlock Holmes into an exclusive interview during a court recess. Sherlock systematically deconstructs her identity and motives through his signature deduction, ending the encounter with a cold dismissal of her character.

The New World Order

by Edward Bond

A tense interrogation scene where a captor uses physical intimidation and psychological pressure to extract information from a confused prisoner. The captor, Lynndie, operates with a cold, bureaucratic certainty while the Man desperately maintains his innocence and lack of knowledge.

Dublin Murders

by Sarah Phelps

In a high-stakes police interrogation, Detective Rob Reilly uses psychological manipulation to break a pregnant suspect by falsely claiming her boyfriend has betrayed her. He preys on her insecurities and past convictions to coerce a confession regarding a discarded murder weapon. The scene culminates in a vulnerable emotional collapse as the detectives secure the evidence they need.

LOST

by David Fury

In an Iraqi interrogation room, Sayid is confronted with a prisoner from his past, Nadia, whom he used to know as a child. As he attempts to interrogate her for information on a bombing, she reveals the horrific scars of her previous torture, forcing Sayid to grapple with his loyalty to the Republican Guard and his personal connection to her.

The Shepherd

by Barbara Machin

During a high-stakes police interrogation, Natasha confesses to starting a fire that killed her family while under the influence of a mysterious figure she calls 'The Shepherd'. As the detectives press her for motives of jealousy, Natasha reveals a deep-seated paranoid delusion and the haunting presence of an unidentified person who rescued her nephew from the flames.

Eternity's Gate

by Stephen Beck

A tense confrontation in a dusty pawn shop where Churchill and Will seek information about a mysterious runic ring. Eleanor, a hostile contact from Churchill's past, threatens them at gunpoint until Will's historical expertise piques her interest, leading to a dangerous revelation about a secret criminal organization.

El Mariachi

by Robert Rodriguez

Domino interrogates a mysterious stranger at knifepoint in a bathtub, suspecting him of being a hitman. The Mariachi must prove his identity as a musician by performing under extreme duress to save his life and secure a job.

Easy A

by Bert V. Royal

Olive informs her eccentric parents that she was sent to the principal's office for using a vulgar word in class. Instead of punishing her, the family turns the situation into a playful guessing game, highlighting their unconventional and supportive domestic dynamic.

The White Lotus

by Mike White

Rachel, a newlywed on her honeymoon, attempts to make friendly conversation with two cynical college students, Olivia and Paula. The girls subject Rachel to a judgmental interrogation about her marriage, career, and social status, leaving Rachel feeling insecure and outmatched by their performative apathy.