25 Iconic Movie Lines

Remembering 25 iconic movie lines is impressive. But remembering even more means you’re a true movie buff.

“Get off my plane!”-Air Force One

When you’ve had to battle your way from one end of the plane to the next, this scene feels justified. Not only that, but the villain threatened the president’s family.

“Do, or do not. There is no try.”-Star Wars Episode VI: The Empire Strikes Back

It’s easy to feel that Yoda was getting a little frustrated with Luke at some point. The flex that came after Luke’s frustrating quitter moment was epic.

“I feel the need, the need for speed!”-Top Gun

Maverick was, by and large, a vainglorious individual who didn’t know how to tamp down his own arrogance. But it’s easy to credit him for being good enough to talk this way.

“Dogs and cats, living together, mass hysteria!”-Ghostbusters

Peter Venkman had a way with words in Ghostbusters since he was the group’s frontman and voice. But yeah, he was goofy too.

“Be my victim.”-Candyman

Tony Todd knew how to embody this character in a way that sent chills down your spine. Even with the impressive casting of the remake, the original is still better.

“I’m gonna make him an offer he won’t refuse.”-The Godfather

And just like that, this line inspired countless individuals to pull a Marlon Brando impression whenever the moment arose. Most are pretty horrible, but some are decent.

“They’re here.”-Poltergeist

If your youngest child says this following an unprecedented earthquake that affects only your house, it’s time to be afraid. And if things happen you can’t explain, it’s time to move.

“We all owe a death.”-Green Mile

It’s a true statement, but it comes from such long-suffering misery that one can’t help but be sorry for the character. Of course, Tom Hanks’s character didn’t have an easy choice.

“Sometimes bein’ a b**** is all a woman has to hold onto.”-Dolores Claiborne

It’s a rough line, but it’s very accurate. In the case of Dolores, she had to hold on at times to exist with her abusive husband.

“I’m your number one fan.”-Misery

Authors and other celebrities don’t mind hearing this that often. But when it’s uttered by someone like Annie Wilkes, it’s time to feel nervous.

“You’ve just been hit. Getting up is up to you.”-The Ghost and The Darkness

This statement appears to come from another source, but its use in this movie is inspiring. What do you do when the world knocks you down?

“That’s why girls don’t play the game coach.”-The Replacements

So yes, some statements don’t age well in the eyes of many. But seriously, there’s a reason why women don’t play football.

“If you build it, he will come.”-Field of Dreams

Most people might get freaked out if they’re wandering through their cornfield and hear a disembodied voice. I guess that’s what comes from living through the 60s, though.

“C’mon you apes! You wanna live forever?!”-Starship Troopers

Johnny Rico was kind of a stereotypical jock turned badass soldier, but he ended up becoming one of the better characters in this movie. As a core character, it made sense for him to be this forceful.

“You’re gonna eat lightnin’ and crap thunder!”-Rocky

Ah, good ol’ Mick. He was one of the main reasons why Rocky did so well; the other, of course, was Adrian.

“Nothing is over!”-Rambo: First Blood

Sylvester Stallone has uttered a few epic lines that people remember, whether by accident or by design. But the fact that Rambo was suffering from severe PTSD only made this story better.

“I’m having an old friend for dinner.”-Silence of the Lambs

Keep in mind that Hannibal Lecter is a very cultured and disciplined character. But the act of cannibalism is still disgusting to many people.

“Come with me if you want to live.”-The Terminator

It’s an iconic line from Kyle Reese to the Terminator in T2 to others who have said this. But Kyle Reese made it great first.

“Give them nothing! But take from them, everything!”-300

King Leonidas was, without any doubt, a great leader, but this ruthless statement helped to make him a cinematic legend. You can’t help but feel pumped when the 300 are staring down the Persian army, and their king stares fearlessly into the mob.

“If it bleeds, we can kill it.”-Predator

You describe this statement as practical, forward, and no-nonsense. Dutch wasn’t about to let fear stop him from surviving and trying to keep his men alive.

“Can you summon demons, wizard?”-Conan the Barbarian

This seems like such a simple throwaway line, but it’s comical and meaningful at the same time. Akiro was a great character, and his dynamic with Conan was incredible.

“Dead or alive, you’re coming with me!”-Robocop

It was a campy movie, but Robocop still stuck in the public’s consciousness. Plus, people still love the original film.

“Hail to the king, baby.”-Army of Darkness

Ashe came out as an arrogant and a bit irritating guy who was also excellent. Army of Darkness was a campy movie that fans still enjoyed.

“I’m the ghost with the most, babe.”-Beetlejuice

The fact that there’s a sequel to this movie is disconcerting. But the original was great because it delivered many great lines.

“You’re killin’ me Smalls!”-The Sandlot

What better way to end a list like this? Hamilton Porter wasn’t the greatest character in cinema history, but he knew how to deliver a line that would endure for decades.