Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

The Godfather

by Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo

Amerigo Bonasera, a mortician, comes to Don Corleone on his daughter's wedding day to seek justice for his daughter, who was brutally beaten by two young men. Don Corleone initially rebuffs Bonasera's disrespectful request, but ultimately agrees to help after Bonasera pledges his loyalty and friendship.

War Horse

by Lee Hall, Richard Curtis

Albert prepares his horse, Joey, for a pivotal day of plowing, attempting to bond with the animal and calm its nerves. He demonstrates his loyalty by removing his own coat to face the cold alongside the horse, emphasizing their partnership and shared destiny.

Unforgiven

by David Webb Peoples

A weary, recovering outlaw and a scarred prostitute share a moment of vulnerable connection in the woods. While she offers him physical intimacy out of gratitude, he declines out of loyalty to his deceased wife, leading to a poignant conversation about their mutual physical and emotional scars.

Iron Sky

by Johanna Sinisalo, Energia Productions

Renate confronts Klaus after discovering the truth about their society's propaganda, only to find that Klaus has discovered her own perceived 'deviance' through a loyalty test. The scene quickly escalates from a verbal confrontation about ideology into a violent physical struggle as Renate chooses to reject her upbringing.

The Accursed

by B. Marshall

Following a traumatic transformation, Marie weeps in a cold shower while Michael sits outside the curtain to comfort her. Michael recounts the story of the first time they met to remind her of her humanity, ultimately pledging his loyalty despite knowing the dark truth of what she has become.

Beverly Hills Cop 2009

by Michael Brandt, Derek Haas

Axel Foley confronts Deputy Chief Lowell over the department's refusal to investigate the suspicious death of their former colleague, Billy Rosewood. While Lowell insists on following jurisdictional rules and maintaining the city's quiet image, Axel challenges his integrity and loyalty to a fallen friend.

Beverly Hills Cops

by Unknown

In the back of a limousine, a powerful crime boss confronts a subordinate who has been stealing from the organization and consorting with rivals. The stakes turn deadly as the boss threatens the subordinate's girlfriend to ensure compliance and restitution for the betrayal.

The 47 Ronin

by Chris Morgan

A narrator establishes the historical and cultural stakes of feudal Japan, explaining the rigid social hierarchy and the code of bushido. The speech defines the profound disgrace of becoming a ronin and sets the stage for a tale of loyalty and lost honor.

Wild at Heart

by David Lynch

A manipulative mother pressures a private investigator and former lover to track down her daughter and eliminate her boyfriend. The scene reveals a dark history involving a past murder and the mother's willingness to use criminal connections to get what she wants.

Sexy Beast

by Michael Caleo

Gal attempts to intercept a volatile Don before he can execute a security guard outside a pharmacy. The confrontation escalates into a high-stakes Mexican standoff where Gal must choose between his loyalty to his partner and his own moral boundaries to prevent a murder.

The Life & Adventures of Nick Nickleby

by Joy Wilkinson

Nick approaches his estranged, wealthy uncle Ralph to ask for a loan to support his mother and sister after his father's death. Ralph coldly rejects the plea, revealing deep-seated resentment over family inheritance and challenging Nick's sense of entitlement. The scene culminates in a heated clash of values between Ralph's ruthless self-reliance and Nick's desperate familial loyalty.

Hotel Sorrento

by Hannie Rayson

Meg confesses a long-held family secret to her nephew, Troy, regarding her feelings for his late father and the truth about his father's infidelity. She grapples with the complexity of loyalty and the painful realization that the man she loved was not who she thought he was.

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.

Ready Player One

by Zak Penn, Ernest Cline

Artemis explains the predatory nature of IOI's Loyalty Centers while Wade grapples with the recent death of his aunt. The two share a vulnerable moment of connection and grief as they realize the high stakes of their mission.

El Mariachi

by Robert Rodriguez

Azul confronts his two henchmen for abandoning him during a shootout, using a psychological loyalty test to re-establish dominance. The scene escalates from a tense explanation of a luggage mix-up to a life-or-death ultimatum where one henchman is ordered to kill the other.

Easy A

by Bert V. Royal

Rhiannon confronts Olive over rumors that she lost her virginity to a social outcast at a party. As Rhiannon adopts a judgmental and 'pious' stance regarding Olive's reputation, the conversation devolves into a heated argument about loyalty, slut-shaming, and jealousy.

VEEP PILOT

by Barry Luc

In the Vice President's office, Dan successfully forges a signature and maneuvers his way into a job offer from Selina. Anna is horrified by the hiring of a known 'bastard', leading to a sharp confrontation with Selina about loyalty and who is actually using whom.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

by J.K. Rowling

Grindelwald explains his strategic obsession with Credence Barebone to a skeptical follower. He reveals that Credence is the only being capable of killing Albus Dumbledore, while subtly questioning Krall's own loyalty to the cause.

Futurama: Fear of a Bot Planet

by Evan Gore, Heather Lombard

Fry and Leela are brought before a secret tribunal of Robot Elders who order Bender to execute them. When Bender refuses to kill his friends, the Elders reveal that their anti-human propaganda is merely a political distraction, leading Fry to attempt a desperate bluff to save the group.

A Good Hunter

by Micah Ranum

A police officer attempts to protect her brother in an interrogation room after he commits a violent crime. She desperately tries to coach him into silence while he is spiraling into a guilt-ridden breakdown, creating a high-stakes conflict between familial loyalty and the law.

Batman Begins

by DAVID GOYER

Bruce Wayne returns to his ancestral home and expresses his resentment toward the family estate, viewing it as a tomb for his past. Alfred confronts Bruce's cynicism, reminding him of his duty to the family legacy and reaffirming his unwavering loyalty to the young heir.

Bad Country

by Jay Cassel

Lucian Adams confronts Jesse about a series of high-stakes robberies Jesse committed without paying tribute to their white supremacist organization. The tension shifts from a potential execution to a reconciliation when Jesse produces a pouch of stolen gems, reaffirming his loyalty to the 'Invisible Empire.'

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.

Titanic

by James Cameron

Cal presents Rose with a priceless blue diamond necklace in an attempt to secure her loyalty and affection following her emotional distress. While he speaks of devotion and generosity, his behavior reveals a deeply possessive nature that views Rose as a trophy to be bought and displayed.