Browse Scenes

Inception

by Christopher Nolan

Cobb and Arthur attempt to pitch their services as 'extractors' to the wealthy businessman Saito. Cobb uses a metaphor about the resilience of ideas to convince Saito that his subconscious secrets are vulnerable and require specialized protection.

Citizen Kane

by Herman J. Mankiewicz, Orson Welles

Charles Foster Kane confronts his former guardian and financial advisor, Mr. Thatcher, over his editorial attacks on big business. Kane articulates his dual identity as both a wealthy shareholder and a populist publisher, dismissively mocking Thatcher's concerns about the newspaper's massive financial losses.

Home Economics

by Michael Colton, John Aboud

After a heated family argument, Sarah attempts to storm out but realizes she left her keys inside her wealthy brother's house. Connor uses the awkward moment to attempt a reconciliation with his siblings, while Tom and Marina privately debate the humiliation of asking Connor for a loan.

Broken Embraces

by Pedro Almodóvar

Lena is forced to confront her wealthy employer about her father's terminal illness before rushing to the hospital to find her parents abandoned by the medical system. She discovers that the head surgeon has heartlessly discharged her dying father simply because he is going on summer vacation.

Inside No. 9

by Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

A group of scammers are forced to drop their elaborate ruse when a physical mishap ruins the performance. They reveal to their wealthy target, Craig, that the entire evening and their supposed friendships were part of a sophisticated setup to steal his money.

The Talented Mr. Ripley

by Anthony Minghella

Tom Ripley arrives in Italy and immediately assumes the identity of Dickie Greenleaf when he meets Meredith Logue, a wealthy socialite. The two bond over their shared desire to hide their privileged backgrounds, unaware that Tom is actually a working-class imposter. This scene establishes Tom's quick-thinking nature and the ease with which he can manipulate his identity.

The Brutalist

by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold

Harry Lee Van Buren approaches Attila and his cousin Laszlo with a request to renovate his father's study into a proper library. The scene establishes the class dynamic between the wealthy client and the immigrant craftsmen as they discuss the technical requirements of the project.

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.

The Brutalist

by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold

A wealthy industrialist, Van Buren, tracks down a struggling immigrant architect, Laszlo, to apologize for his previous behavior and settle a debt. Van Buren reveals he has discovered Laszlo's prestigious Bauhaus background and offers him both financial restitution and a chance to see his work properly recognized.

The Brutalist

by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold

Harrison Van Buren recounts a cold and calculated story about his estranged grandparents to Laszlo Toth, revealing his ruthless nature under the guise of filial piety. The scene highlights the power dynamics and moral vacuum of the wealthy elite as Van Buren describes withholding a large sum of money simply because he was unimpressed by his relatives' reaction.

The Brutalist

by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold

An ambitious architect, Laszlo, visits his wealthy patron, Van Buren, who is recovering in bed from a hangover. Van Buren excitedly outlines his grand vision for a cultural center in Doylestown, while Laszlo attempts to navigate his benefactor's eccentricities and financial indifference.

On the Razzle

by Tom Stoppard

Weinberl and Christopher, two shop assistants posing as wealthy men-about-town, attempt to navigate a high-end dinner with two ladies while being desperately short on funds. Weinberl tries to hide his anxiety through pseudo-political babble and cheap orders, while Christopher recklessly orders a lavish feast, betting on their ability to escape the consequences. The scene is a frantic display of social climbing, linguistic puns, and the mounting pressure of maintaining a false identity.

The White Lotus

by Mike White

Armond, a high-strung hotel manager, justifies a booking error to his trainee by explaining the fragile psychology of wealthy guests. He describes the clientele as needy children who require constant validation and 'maternal' attention to mask their deep-seated insecurities.

Titanic

by James Cameron

Jack Dawson defends his lifestyle to a table of wealthy aristocrats, explaining how the loss of his parents shaped his worldview. He emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and making every day count, regardless of one's social standing or circumstances.

The Gilded Age

by Julian Fellowes

In Gilded Age New York, Larry Russell and Marian Brook navigate the social expectations of their wealthy families. Larry reveals his secret ambition to become an architect, a path that defies his father's business empire, while finding a sympathetic confidante in Marian.

The Phoenix

by Thomas Middleton

A sea captain laments his decision to marry, fearing the inevitable infidelity of his wife while he is away at sea. He expresses bitter envy toward wealthy heirs and reflects on his own lack of fortune and freedom.

Lakeboat

by David Mamet

Joe, a rough-around-the-edges sailor, reveals a deeply personal and unexpected childhood dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer. He reflects on the purity of that desire and the physical discipline required, contrasting it with the hollow self-importance of the wealthy passengers on the boat.

Poverty Is No Crime

by Alexander Ostrovsky

Korshunov, a wealthy and elderly suitor, attempts to convince a young woman that marrying an old man is superior to marrying a young one. He uses manipulation and cynical logic to argue that youth brings jealousy and infidelity, while age brings stability and material rewards.