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“Take Her To The Moon For Me, Okay?” 41 Of The Saddest Movie Lines That Are Now Burned Into People’s Memories
Many of us remember films for iconic scenes. If you’re a bigger movie buff, captivating cinematography will likely catch your eye and make a specific title memorable for you.
But for some of us, it’s the soul-stirring lines evoking strong emotions that will forever stand out. Here are some examples that came in response to a question on Instagram when a user asked, “In your opinion, what is the saddest line in a movie you have ever watched?”
People recalled quotes from motion pictures like The Green Mile, Forrest Gump, and Inside Out, to name a few. Feel free to join in the conversation through the comments below!
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#1
Underrated: “Gentlemen, it has been a pleasure playing with you this evening.” From the band leader in ‘Titanic.’
The Majestic Opossum 2 months ago
As heart wrenching as that movie was, that is the line that got me every time! 😭
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#2
"Please, boss, don’t put that hood over my face. Don’t put me in the dark. I’m afraid of the dark." - The Green Mile.
Angela C 2 months ago
Oh I cried and I screamed and I ranted angrily at how unfúckingfair it was. Very few movies have elicited that strong a reaction from me
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Learner Panda 2 months ago
An incredible movie that covers so many issues that are still relevant today.
#3
“Smile, my boy. It’s sunrise.” -Night at the Museum, Robin William’s last lines
Ellinor she/they/elle 2 months ago (edited)
I still cry every time, those movies were my childhood favourites.
#4
“He can’t see without his glasses! He needs his glasses! “ - My Girl
#5
"Take her to the moon for me, okay?" - Inside Out
v10011011 2 months ago
Man did that scene wreck me, especially as a father of two young boys at the time.
Giles McArdell 2 months ago
It was the bit just before that did it for me, all those beautiful moments just fading away, gone forever.
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The Other Guest 2 months ago
When he first appeared onscreen, Mr Other Guest & I both thought he was going to be some stupid character that would ruin the movie. How wrong we were. How wrong we were...
#6
"No parent should have to bury their child" - Lord Of The Rings
Spencer's slave no longer 2 months ago (edited)
Movie or otherwise, it's a statement that is true. That aside, RIP Bernard Hill, from someone who grew up watching this man in Boys From The Black Stuff.
#7
"Charlie, will I ever see you again?" "Sure you will, kid. You know goodbyes aren't forever." "Then goodbye, Charlie. I love you." "Yep... I love you too".
I am the rat in your walls 2 months ago
so much sadder when you know the story behind and what Charlie's actor have to go through
RamiRudolph 2 months ago (edited)
You know Charlie's the dog, right? It's the little girl's actress that was brutally múrdered.
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"You really have your mother's eyes" - Severus Snape ( HP Deathly Hallows 2).
Randomosity 2 months ago
Snape was an a*****e, bitter, and petty POS, so I couldn't have cared less when he died. Harry shouldn't have forgiven him.
Angela C 2 months ago
In the book they're the same color, iirc they tried having Daniel Radcliffe wear colored contacts to make his eyes green but he was allergic to them so they said fúck it
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"Hope is a dangerous thing" - The Shawshank Redemption
#10
“I was good, I was really good ” Neil from Dead Poets Society
On the right side of the turf 2 months ago
"Our friendship IS an ethical responsibility"
Load More Replies... EmbersAreOut 2 months ago
I saw this and IMMEDIATELY started tearing up thinking about the scene. Easily hit me the hardest of any movie ive ever watched, probably because I didn’t expect it whatsoever.
#11
“Jenny, I may not be a smart man, but I know what love is”
-Forrest Gump
#12
"Women have minds and souls as well as hearts, ambition and talent as well as beauty and I’m sick of being told that love is all a woman is fit for. But……I am so lonely" - Little Women
#13
"Such a beautiful place to be with friends." (Dobby, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1)
#15
The Fault in Our Stars
"Then I realized there was no one left to call and cry with, and that was the saddest part of all. The only person I wanted to talk to about Gus's death was Gus
#16
"I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye." (Irrfan Khan - Life of Pi
Ellinor she/they/elle 2 months ago
I always loved that movie, it makes me feel a perfect bland of empty inside and nostalgic.
#18
"Sometimes we forget things if we have no one the tell them to" - The Lunchbox. This quote stuck with me, It's about loneliness, a person longs for someone to share his stories.
#20
Vera Farmiga screaming in The boy In The Striped Pajamas
Billo66 2 months ago
I've had this film for a while. Haven't been able to bring myself to watch it yet. Sometimes I feel I'm too sensitive. Some things really hurt my heart.
Bored Trash Panda 2 months ago
I have only watched this movie once. It is an amazing movie worth the watch, I just can't bring myself to watch it again.
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“You were my brother Anakin, I love you” - Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
MalayDragon 2 months ago
Close, the line is actually "You were my brother, Anakin! I loved you!"
#23
You are still young, free.. Do yourself a favor. Before it's too late, without thinking too much about it first, pack a pillow and a blanket and see as much of the world as you can. You will not regret it. One day it will be too late. - The Namesake
SheamusFanFrom1987 2 months ago
This was my Literal Arts class movie in college. I will never forget Gogol finding his identity amidst the pressure of culture and modern life surrounding him T_T
#24
Hoddor hoddor hold the door
#27
"My dearest Allie, couldn't sleep last night because I know it's over between us. But I'm not bitter anymore because I know what we had was real, and if in some distant place in the future we see each other in our new lives...I'll smile at you with joy and remember how we spent the summer beneath the trees, learning from each other and growing in love" - The Notebook
#28
"Next time, we should invite Leslie to go. She'd like that," - Bridge To Terabithia
Ellinor she/they/elle 2 months ago
I was told this movie was about a fairytale land filled with magic. I was lied to.
Pollymere 2 months ago
Yes... It was really sold as being about that. Watching the movie came as a shock.
Load More Replies... Miki 2 months ago (edited)
This movie was... Ugghh. I hate it. Around that time, few american movies had a message to kids: "if you dare to dream, you will die".
#29
From Me Before You
"I don’t want you to miss out on all the things someone else can give you"
#30
“I did it for me. I liked it. I was good at it. And I was really… I was alive.” -Walter White
#34
"I have an idea, why don't you let me adopt you? " Not the saddest but I cried with this sir in "Into the Wild" yesterday
#35
“Have you seen my son? Have you seen my beautiful boy? Tell him I miss him.” -Beautiful Boy
#38
Should we get some coffee? - Rachel
Sure, where? - Chandler
#39
"I'm trapped" - Neil Perry...
#40
"You're wrong about us being on different paths, we're not on different paths. You're my path. And you're always gonna be my path" - a little before Gwen dies in Spider-Man 2
#41
“Father, forgive them. For they know not what they do.”
-The Passion Of The Christ
Kerry Borthwick 2 months ago
For life is quite absurd And death's the final word You must always face the curtain with a bow Forget about your sin Give the audience a grin Enjoy it, it's your last chance anyhow
What do you think ?
Tobias Reaper 2 months ago
"I cant carry it for you but i can carry you" I love this line from LOTR return of the king. I said it to my person when she was going through depression. Also my other favourite from the same movie "my friends you bow to no one"
Smeghead Tribble Down Under 2 months ago
''I have been, and always shall be, your friend. Live long, and prosper'.' Spock's dying words to Kirk, Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan.
RamiRudolph 2 months ago
Most of these do nothing when written. You'd have so see the scene for them to work.
Lost Panda 2 months ago
'You become what you always were. A very big fish. And that's how it happens.' - Big Fish The whole ending story makes me choke every time.
Doctor Strange 2 months ago
"Kids. Little kids. They grow up believing that they can be a hero if they drive a sword into the heart of anything different. And I'm the monster? I don't know what's scarier. The fact that everyone in this kingdom wants to run a sword through my heart... or that sometimes, I just wanna let 'em." Nimona
veryvenasaur 2 months ago
Not a line but the moment in Homeward Bound when the golden retriever runs out of the woods has always stuck with me.
Michael Largey 2 months ago
The computer HAL in 2001 singing "Daisy" as its higher functions are being turned off.
Tobias Reaper 2 months ago
"I cant carry it for you but i can carry you" I love this line from LOTR return of the king. I said it to my person when she was going through depression. Also my other favourite from the same movie "my friends you bow to no one"
Smeghead Tribble Down Under 2 months ago
''I have been, and always shall be, your friend. Live long, and prosper'.' Spock's dying words to Kirk, Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan.
RamiRudolph 2 months ago
Most of these do nothing when written. You'd have so see the scene for them to work.
Lost Panda 2 months ago
'You become what you always were. A very big fish. And that's how it happens.' - Big Fish The whole ending story makes me choke every time.
Doctor Strange 2 months ago
"Kids. Little kids. They grow up believing that they can be a hero if they drive a sword into the heart of anything different. And I'm the monster? I don't know what's scarier. The fact that everyone in this kingdom wants to run a sword through my heart... or that sometimes, I just wanna let 'em." Nimona
veryvenasaur 2 months ago
Not a line but the moment in Homeward Bound when the golden retriever runs out of the woods has always stuck with me.
Michael Largey 2 months ago
The computer HAL in 2001 singing "Daisy" as its higher functions are being turned off.
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