Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Yellowstone

by Taylor Sheridan

John Dutton seeks guidance from Senator Lynelle Perry as he struggles to adapt to his new role as Governor. They discuss the political fallout of his daughter's arrest and the strategic dangers of dealing with environmental groups.

Blue Eye Samurai

by Amber Noizumi, Michael Green

A powerful lord confronts his daughter about her duty to marry for political alliance rather than love. Using a brutal metaphor about a farmer and his pigs, he asserts his control before revealing he may consider the young samurai she actually desires.

The Godfather

by Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola

Sollozzo approaches Don Corleone with a lucrative proposal to enter the narcotics trade, seeking both financial backing and political protection. The Don ultimately refuses the offer to protect his political interests, but a strategic blunder by his son Sonny reveals a rift in the family's unified front.

The Knights Templar

by Unknown

Prince Alexius arrives at the court of King Philip to propose a dangerous alliance against the Knights Templar, promising a cure for the King's dying son. The political negotiation takes a supernatural turn when Alexius reveals his true demonic nature through a violent, blood-soaked 'Judas kiss'.

A Clockwork Orange

by Stanley Kubrick

The Minister of the Interior visits Alex in the hospital to offer a political alliance and compensation for his suffering. In exchange for a high-paying job and government protection, Alex agrees to help rehabilitate the administration's public image, marking a shift in their power dynamic as they become unlikely 'friends'.

A Clockwork Orange

by Stanley Kubrick

Mr. Alexander makes a frantic, conspiratorial phone call to organize a political strike against the government. He describes Alex as a 'living witness' to the government's dehumanizing conditioning techniques, revealing his intent to use the boy as a political weapon despite his own trauma.

Outlander

by Matthew B. Roberts

Jamie informs his godfather Murtagh of Governor Tryon's demands for his capture, highlighting the impossible political divide between them. In a poignant moment of love and duty, Jamie releases Murtagh from his lifelong vow of protection to ensure his safety as the Regulator Rebellion looms.

The Three Musketeers

by Andrew Davies

Cardinal Richelieu uses a game of chess to subtly manipulate the young and immature King Louis XIII into following his political agenda. While the King focuses on petty victories and avoiding tedious diplomacy, Richelieu plants seeds of suspicion regarding the Duke of Buckingham and the rebellious Musketeers.

BURIED

by Chris Sparling

Paul Conroy, a civilian contractor buried alive in a coffin, desperately pleads for help from a government official. The tension escalates as he realizes that bureaucratic policy and the refusal to negotiate with terrorists may seal his fate.

The French Dispatch

by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, Hugo Guinness, Jason Schwartzman

A seasoned journalist discovers a young revolutionary hiding in her bathtub while he attempts to write a political manifesto. The scene explores the awkward but intellectual bond between the two as they navigate personal sadness, youthful idealism, and the rigors of editorial criticism.

The Butler

by Danny Strong

After years of estrangement over their differing political views, Cecil joins his son Louis on the front lines of an anti-apartheid protest. The two men finally reconcile as Cecil chooses his relationship with his son over his career and past convictions.

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.

Burn After Reading

by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Osbourne Cox is called into a meeting where he is abruptly removed from the Balkans desk and demoted due to an alleged drinking problem. Feeling betrayed and insulted, Osbourne reacts with explosive indignation, accusing his superiors of political maneuvering and personal bias.

The Left Turn

by Dave Lease, Megan Hinds

Two men engage in a heated debate about military service, political ideologies, and sports rivalries while driving. The Black Phantom reveals his disillusionment with the Iraq War and his transition from a decorated captain to a mercenary, while Benny challenges his perspective with cynical pragmatism.

The Wolverine

by Christopher McQuarrie

Logan confronts a Yakuza boss and his translator to demand they leave the Yashida family alone, only to discover that the criminal underworld actually views the family as protected. The scene shifts from a tense standoff to a surprising revelation about political corruption and the true nature of the hit attempt. Logan realizes he is caught in a much more complex web of 'bad business' than he initially thought.

Julius Caesar

by William Shakespeare

Mark Antony delivers a masterful funeral oration for the assassinated Julius Caesar, strategically using irony to undermine the conspirators. He appeals to the emotions of the Roman citizens, highlighting Caesar's generosity and the brutality of his murder to incite the crowd to mutiny. The scene is a high-stakes display of rhetorical manipulation and political maneuvering.

White House Down

by James Vanderbilt

While hiding in the tunnels beneath the White House, Cale must perform emergency field surgery on President Sawyer. As they bond over the difficulties of fatherhood and political differences, the high-stakes situation reveals their mutual respect and vulnerability.

White House Down

by James Vanderbilt

In the immediate aftermath of a paramilitary attack on the White House, high-ranking government officials and military leaders clash over legal jurisdictions and the chain of command. As they realize the President is missing and the Cabinet is decimated, they must decide whether to bypass constitutional law to launch a military strike or attempt to establish contact with the invaders.

Vlad

by Charlie Hunnam

In the wake of his wife's death, a grieving Radu is visited by Mohammed, who pressures him to take responsibility for his people. Mohammed urges Radu to confront his brother, Vlad, to prevent a massacre, forcing Radu to choose between his personal grief and his political duty.

The Real Thing

by Tom Stoppard

Henry uses a cricket bat as a metaphor to explain the importance of craftsmanship and quality in writing to Annie. He critiques a poorly written political script, arguing that good art is objectively superior through its construction rather than its intent.

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.

The Real Thing

by Tom Stoppard

Brodie, an uncouth political activist recently released from prison, confronts Henry and Annie about the play Henry wrote based on Brodie's life. The tension peaks as Annie reveals the pathetic truth behind Brodie's 'heroic' protest, leading to a violent outburst that shatters the illusion of his political martyrdom.

The Brutalist

by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold

During a formal dinner, Laszlo Toth discusses the forced separation from his wife and niece in post-war Europe. The Hoffmans and Van Buren offer legal and political assistance to help navigate the complex immigration laws of the United States.

Squaring the Circle

by Tom Stoppard

Kania, the First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party, vents his frustrations regarding the impossible political landscape of 1980s Poland. He balances the conflicting pressures of the Soviet Union, the United States, the Catholic Church, and his own fractured party while struggling to maintain order amidst rising trade unions.