Curated romantic comedy duologues for actors at every level.
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Groundhog Day
by Danny Rubin, Harold Ramis
Phil watches over a sleeping Rita, finally dropping his cynical facade to confess his genuine love and admiration for her. Knowing she won't remember the conversation the next day, he expresses a vulnerability and selflessness he has never shown before.
She's Out of My League
by Sean Anders, John Morris
In a moment of intimacy, Molly reveals her biggest physical insecurity to Kirk, hoping to level the playing field. However, Kirk has a breakdown when he realizes her 'flaw' is insignificant, leading to an explosive argument about his own deep-seated insecurities and his belief that he is unworthy of her.
Love
by Judd Apatow, Lesley Arfin, Paul Rust
Nick confronts Gus about his self-destructive behavior following a breakup, urging him to stop overthinking and embrace a more reckless lifestyle. The scene highlights the contrast between Gus's neurotic tendencies and Nick's blunt, hedonistic approach to healing a broken heart.
Love Or Something
by Jon Jory
A romantic, awkward, comedic Way & James's duologue from "LOVE OR SOMETHING" by Jon Jory. Genre: romantic comedy.
House of Lies
by Matthew Carnahan
Doug nervously attempts to woo his colleague Celia by leaving secret snacks on her desk, only to get caught in the act. As Celia vents about her cheating ex-boyfriend and praises her 'secret admirer,' Doug struggles to reveal his identity while maintaining his awkward charm.
Catastrophe
by Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney
During a date in Boston, Rob receives an unexpected phone call from Sharon, a woman he had a week-long fling with in London. The casual conversation takes a life-altering turn when Sharon reveals she is pregnant, forcing both to confront the consequences of their brief encounter and decide how to move forward as near-strangers.
Sharon calls Rob to inform him that she is pregnant following their brief, intense fling. The two characters grapple with the shock of the news while navigating their mutual responsibility and the reality of being relative strangers.
Following a tense evening, Rob impulsively proposes to Sharon while she is pregnant and facing a health scare. They navigate the absurdity of their situation, balancing genuine fear about their future with their signature dark wit and blunt honesty.
Annie Hall
by Woody Allen, Marshall Brickman
Alvy is summoned to Annie's apartment at three in the morning to deal with a spider in her bathroom. What begins as a neurotic argument over her lifestyle choices and his jealousy quickly shifts into a vulnerable moment where they confront their lingering feelings for one another.
Shakespeare in Love
by Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard
A struggling young William Shakespeare seeks the help of Dr. Moth to diagnose his severe writer's block. Will laments the loss of his poetic inspiration and sexual potency, while the doctor attempts to find a psychological connection between Will's failing marriage and his inability to write.
Valentine's Day
by Katherine Fugate, Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein
Julia tries to convince her boyfriend, Harrison, to stay in town for Valentine's Day instead of flying to San Francisco for work. As they prepare for their day, Julia explains the social pressure and 'cosmic bitch-slap' that the holiday represents for single people.
Reed shares the news of his engagement proposal with his close friend Julia, revealing that while his girlfriend said yes, she didn't like the ring. Julia offers support and contemplates making a grand romantic gesture of her own by surprising her boyfriend in San Francisco. The two friends share a moment of vulnerability and encouragement regarding their respective romantic lives.
Midnight in Paris
by Woody Allen
Gil and Adriana argue over which historical era constitutes a 'Golden Age' as they face the choice of staying in the 1890s or returning to their respective timelines. Gil realizes that nostalgia is a cycle of dissatisfaction and that he must accept his own present reality to find true meaning as a writer.
While riding in a car through Paris, Gil Pender seeks advice from Ernest Hemingway about his writing and his fear of mortality. Hemingway delivers a philosophical monologue on how true passion and love are the only defenses against the inevitability of death.
Pitch Perfect
by Kay Cannon, Jeff Roda
Jesse attempts to charm Beca with a makeshift picnic and a collection of his favorite movie soundtracks, revealing his dream of becoming a film composer. The two engage in playful banter as Beca reveals her cynical lack of interest in cinema, leading to a challenge regarding her 'movie education.'
