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You're known as the movie expert among your friends, who rely on you for recommendations and opinions on the latest releases. You have an encyclopedic knowledge of classic movie scenes and talented actors and actresses and can tell which movie was made by which director based on just a couple of movie lines. And you know what? It's those unforgettable movie dialogues, those perfectly delivered moments of cinematic brilliance, that make all those hours spent watching movies so worthwhile!

You know that feeling when a movie line hits you like a ton of bricks? Yeah, that's what we're talking about. Maybe it made you laugh so hard that you snorted soda out of your nose, or perhaps it had you sobbing into your popcorn like a baby. Whatever the reaction, these memorable film lines have a sneaky way of worming themselves into our hearts and minds, only to be blurted out in random moments and, very often, at the most inopportune times (see your cousin's wedding speech for reference).

In the spirit of celebrating these brilliantly timed quotes from movies, we're taking a walk down memory lane and inviting you to stroll along with us. Side by side, we'll rediscover those laugh-out-loud moments, the tearjerkers that left us reaching for tissues, the legendary catchphrases, and even the occasional facepalm-worthy lines that we just can't help but love. It's impossible to say which movie quotes take the podium; there are so many good ones! But we've compiled a list of the most iconic movie quotes of all time and let the Bored Panda community cast their votes, so you can be confident that these selections are truly remarkable. Enjoy reminiscing about these memorable lines, and share your personal favorites with us! You know, just in case we forgot some authentic gems.

#1

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” — The Princess Bride (1987)

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#3

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” — Jaws (1975)

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Turt_Le
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quoted anytime a tool is not big enough for the job, or the task at hand is too daunting

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#4

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “I’ll be back.” — The Terminator (1984)

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#5

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Houston, we have a problem.” — Apollo 13 (1995)

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Stefan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the line of the movie. The real one were "Houston, we've had a problem"

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#6

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Yippie-ki-yay, motherf—er!” — Die Hard (1988)

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Heath Brooks
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"one day a kid was playing cowboy and said yippee ki yay, so I naturally finished the quote. Now he knows a new word." -unknown

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#7

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” — The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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Zophra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been feeling this way about our entire country for quite a while. (USA)

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Turt_Le
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quotes whenever I enter a room with an off vibe or appearance very different to the entrance

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#8

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” — Gone with the Wind (1939)

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Catarina
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loooove this One. I use it when my hubby asks: what do you want for dinner?...Frankly ,my dear , i don't give a damn.

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#10

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Inconceivable!” — The Princess Bride (1987)

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#11

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads.” — Back to the Future (1985)

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Turt_Le
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm guilty of using this one everytime I come across an unsealed dirt road

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#12

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” — Forrest Gump (1994)

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Zophra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep getting nasty vanilla creme ones. I want the ones that are dark chocolate with nuts

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#13

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “To infinity and beyond!” — Toy Story (1995)

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#14

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Bond. James Bond.” — Dr. No (1963)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had Bond's first car, and it wasn't the Aston Martin. It was the Sunbeam Alpine.

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#15

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Here’s Johnny!” — The Shining (1980)

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Turt_Le
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think most people know the quote, even without ever having seen the movie, testament to Nicholson's delivery

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#16

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “My precious.” — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

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#17

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “I see dead people.” — The Sixth Sense (1999)

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#18

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Hasta la vista, baby.” — Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

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#19

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Good morning, Vietnam!” — Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

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#20

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “There’s no place like home.” — The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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Amanda Mcilvaine
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The same thing we do every night pinky, try to take over the world ~pinky and the brain

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#21

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.” — Babe (1995)

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Lsai Aeon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I totally forgot about this line. Now I think I'll have to use it with my service dog when I get him/her

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#22

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.” — Airplane (1980)

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#23

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “You can’t handle the truth!” — A Few Good Men (1992)

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#24

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club.” — Fight Club (1999)

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#25

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.” — The Godfather (1972)

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#26

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way.” — Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

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#27

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “It’s alive! It’s alive!” — Frankenstein (1931)

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#28

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Wax on, wax off.” — The Karate Kid (1984)

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#29

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Mama says, ‘Stupid is as stupid does.’” — Forrest Gump (1994)

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#30

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “I am your father.” — Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

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#31

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.” — Star Wars (1977)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes (quite often) i forget how old the original star wars are.

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#32

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Elementary, my dear Watson.” — The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one doesn't have Robert Downey Jr. Right. If so i never knew others existed.

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#33

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” — Dirty Dancing (1987)

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Turt_Le
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Went to see the musical with my SO. They were confused why everyone cheered after that line..turned out they hadn't seen the movie!

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#34

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Say ‘hello’ to my little friend!” — Scarface (1983)

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#36

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” — It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)

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#37

40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.” — The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

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40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “If you let my daughter go now, that’ll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don’t, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.” — Taken (2008)

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40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.” — Gladiator (2000)

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Zophra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very,very powerfully delivered in the movie. I remember getting goosebumps. I love this movie.

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40 Times Movie Lines Hit The Right Spot “You’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do ya punk?” — Dirty Harry (1971)

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