Fuzzball, Laugh it Up!
Harrison Ford is more than just a movie star ofHere are some of our favorite movie quotes, including the Fuzzball dig that he makes at the giggling Chewbacca. Sometimes, great movie lines are more popular and bigger than the movies in which they first appeared. Yes, you’re going to need a bigger boat for this list ofGreat zingers and punchlines for your friends to laugh at or use as a joke. Here are the top comebacks. These include catchphrases. wisecracks. and great one-liners that range from classic Hollywood movies to modern ones. If you’re in the mood for a movie line love fest here are 46 quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. These lines are great for making you smile, laugh, or feel nostalgic. 50 most famous movie quotes ofAll times.
Sally Met Harry
“I’ll have what she’s having.”
Look to iconic romantic comedies for funny movie quotes that’ll get you chuckling every time you hear them. Estelle Reiner, director Rob Reiner’s mom, actually delivered this side-splitting line after Meg Ryan, as Sally, effectively proves to Harry (Billy Crystal) that he doesn’t understand women as well as he thinks he does. You are looking for romance? Take a look at the 50Best romantic movies ofAll times.
The Empire Strikes back
“I know.”
The inimitable Carrie Fisher as Leia tells Harrison Ford’s Han Solo she loves him. The princess throws out “I love you” just as the non-committal rogue descends into carbonite. He lobs back the ultimate wisecrack, and it’s funny and heartbreaking at once. Are you a Star Wars snob? Don’t miss these Star Wars’ quotes.
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Crazy Rich Asians
“These people are so posh and snobby, they’re snoshy.”
Funny movie quotes abound in this hit rom-com about a Chinese American woman who accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for a family wedding and discovers he’s basically sought-after super-rich royalty. Constance Wu plays the heroine and Awkafina is her bestie. They give her tips on how to dress for the elite family, who are about to make judgments about everything. Crazy Rich Asians has stunning, high-key weddings with extras. These 12 movies are a great selection for bride-worthy weddings.
Some People Like It Hot
“Well, nobody’s perfect.”
In Billy Wilder’s witty, gender-bender, Jack Lemmon plays a musician who poses as a woman to thwart the mobsters on his tail. He’s pursued throughout by a millionaire and when he finally gives up the ruse the tycoon Osgood, delivers a rejoinder that offers a progressive quip at the moment the two flee conventional society. These are the top 100 funny movies that you should watch.
Friday
“Bye, Felicia”
Ice Cube, as anti-stoner Craig, utters “Bye, Felicia,” with a casual, deadpan zing—he doesn’t even give his annoying neighbor, Felicia, a chance to ask for favors before he cuts her off and sends her on her way. The line from 1995’s Friday went on to become a popular, now-ubiquitous catchphrase used to dismiss annoyance and shut down a conversation. Time for some 1990s nostalgia! These are 56 items that everyone had in their home in the 1990s.
You are confused and dazed
“It’d be a lot cooler if you did.”
Matthew McConaughey gives one ofWooderson is the movie’s most memorable quote. He snubs with high school students in 1970s nostalgia comedy Dazed & Confused. While War’s song “Low Rider” rolls in the background, Wooderson picks up a freshman boy, asks him for a joint, and when he discovers the kid doesn’t have one, out rolls the now-famous catchphrase. A soundtrack from Dazed & Confused will take you back. These 12 movie soundtracks are all-time greats.
Wanda the Fish
“Oh right, to call you stupid would be an insult to stupid people…I’ve worn dresses with higher IQs.”
Kevin Kline plays Otto, an imbecilic criminal who hates to have his stupidity pointed out to him, and always tells his girlfriend, Wanda, (Jamie Lee Curtis) “Don’t call me stupid.” But Wanda always does and with good reason as the two have tête-à-tête, featuring a wit and an “ape.” An ape who reads philosophy—not that he understands it! You can also see movies with hilarious titles from other countries.
Moonstruck
“Snap out of it!”
Cher portrays Loretta, a bride to be who falls for the brother accidentally ofShe was her intended. When the lovestruck bro (Nicolas Cage) tells Loretta, “I’m in love with you,” she delivers the famous line after two hard slaps across the face to drive the point home. Moonstruck premiered in 1987—feels like yesterday. We have 12 more classic 1980s movies that will give you the same sexy yesteryear vibes.
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Girls Trip
“Look like a bedazzler threw up on that thing . . . donate it to the My Little Pony Motorcycle club.”
Tiffany Haddish shines as Dina in this comedy about four forty-something ride-or-die college friends who go on a girls’ trip and get a little rowdy. Lisa (Jada pinkett Smith) gives Dina the retro-embellished jean vests that she made for her group at the airport. Dina is real. Girls Trip is a trip to New Orleans for girls. Here are the top movies in each state so that you can enjoy a cinematic roadtrip from your couch.
Bridget Jones’s Diary
“Oh, I don’t know. I suppose it doesn’t help that underneath our clothes our entire bodies are covered in scales.”
A smug-married couple teases Bridget, the quintessential single, funny, and lovable “spinster,” and ask her why so many like her are unwed. Renee Zellweger’s Bridget delivers the line with her signature dry and wry wit. Colin Firth, Mr. Darcy, takes note from the stuffy dinner party table. This hit comedy was adapted from Helen Fielding’s bestselling novel. You can also see 18 other hit movies that were inspired by popular books.
Pretty Woman
“Big Mistake. Big. Huge.”
It’s payback and comeback line time in Pretty Woman when Julia Roberts as Vivian revisits the chichi Beverly Hills boutique and delivers this line to the snooty saleswoman who previously turned her away. She’s dressed in designer digs and laden in shopping bags and the snobs lost a big commission. Huge.
Spinal Tap
“The numbers all go to eleven.”
Christopher Guest, an author of hilarious mockumentaries like Waiting for Guffman and Best in Show, stars as Nigel, the hard rocker whose amp knobs don’t stop at ten. They’re one notch louder as he explains to Rob Reiner who plays the fictional documentarian following the legendary metal band “Spinal Tap.”
Ghostbusters
“He slimed me.”
Bill Murray is the brilliant one-liner character of Peter Venkman, a paranormal wisecracker who saves the big city’s monsters. After his close encounter with the computer-animated and potato-esque ghost, Venkman looks like a capsized insect.
Flying Airplane
“I am serious and don’t call me Shirley.”
Airplane’s hit comedy Airplane features Leslie Nielsen delivering his serious, deadpan routine. The comedy mocks 1970s-era disaster movies while moving from gag to gag with comical delight. Airplane goes for slapstick and absurdity, but word puns also play for laughs as when Nielsen as Dr. Rumack responds to “surely, you can’t be serious,” with this silly, but chuckle-worthy retort.
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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
“Bueller ?. . . Bueller . . . Bueller . . . Bueller?”
Ben Stein’s epic wooden delivery ofAttendance captures the almost existential ennui ofThe high school classroom experience. Matthew Broderick portrays the high school student who skips classes and makes the audience root for similar escapees. This plot may inspire your children. Here are 16 other funny family movies you can schedule for movie night.
Home Alone
“Keep the change, ya filthy animal!”
Macaulay Culkin’s famous child who left home alone shows remarkable ingenuity as he uses his VCR’s pause and fast forward buttons to terrorize a pizza delivery man. He’s blasting the dialogue from a fictional, old-timey gangster movie to the deliverer just outside the door who first hears leave it on the doorstep and finally has to tear away to a barrage ofAfter being told that his guts would be fully pumped, bullets were fired ofLead. Quiz time! How many ofThese top Christmas movies are for kids: Have you seen them?
There’s Something About Mary
“How the hell did you get the beans above the frank?”
Keith David plays the dad sent into the bathroom to check on his daughter’s prom date in the raucous comedy There’s Something About Mary. Ben Stiller plays the unlucky teenager who accidentally zips up his pants to trap body parts within the normally smooth-moving and enclosing apparatus.
The Birdcage
“Try more gum!”
Nathan Lane is comical dazzle as Albert, the stage diva who has teamed up with Armand (Robin Williams), in this hilarious comedy about being true in your face ofHypocrisy and conservative stodginess. Armand provides stage direction to a subdued and gum-smoking dancer, who claims that the gum helps him think. Williams performs a great riff on dance style, but the guy says he doesn’t get it. Albert spits the gum zinger in this comedy full of great set-ups, funny movie quotes, and hilarious gags. The happy, funny ending is one ofThese movies are the best. These 11 movies have the best happy endings.
Meet the Parents
“I have nipples, Greg. Could you milk me?”
Ben Stiller portrays the nervous Greg who follows his fiancee to her parents’ house. Robert De Niro plays her stern, impossible-to-impress father who pushes Greg into expanding on white lies about growing up on a farm and milking cats. After Greg mimes milking cats he claims you can milk anything with nipples and De Niro’s dad character clarifies with further questioning.
Raising Arizona
“I’ll be taking these Huggies and whatever cash you got.”
Nicolas Cage plays H.I. an ex-con who can’t seem to leave his criminal past behind even after he marries a police officer and becomes a parent—through kidnapping a baby. He reverts to his old ways when he puts on pantyhose while his wife and child wait for him in the car.
Independence Day
“Welcome to earth! (*pulls out a cigar) Now that’s what I call a close encounter.”
This crowd-pleasing gag is delivered by Will Smith after he shoots an alien ship down, parachutes safely, then steps to the crashed UFO, and socks the slimy alien in his face. Then, Smith’s fighter plane captain takes a brief repose with a celebratory cigar on top ofThe spacecraft. This sounds absurd? Check out these scientifically incorrect films ofAll times.
Fried Green Tomatoes
“Face it, girls. I’m older and I have more insurance.”
Kathy Bates plays Evelyn, a woman who’s finding her inner voice and natural strength-through a little road rage. After two younger women steal her parking space they quip that they’re younger and faster. Evelyn is full-throttle as she thrashes their convertible with her larger sedan. She then zings them using her fearless one liner.
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Ghost
“You relax. You’re the dead guy.”
Ghost features Whoopi Goldberg playing the role of Oda Mae Brown as a psychic medium. Her performance won her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. As she tries to communicate with Sam (Patrick Swayze), the titular ghost, she banters with Sam.
Napoleon Dynamite
“Napoleon, don’t be jealous that I’ve been chatting online with babes all day.”
Napoleon Dynamite is flippin’ funny. Jon Heder portrays the poor and charming Midwestern high schooler. He has an artistic streak, a unique dancing style and a brother called Kip. After Napoleon chastises him for eating all the freakin’ chips, Kip offers this rejoinder. Besides, he’s training to be a cage fighter. Napoleon’s dance number may put you in the mood for something a little less weird. These 12 dance movies are a great follow-up. ofAll times.
Dumber and Dumb
“So, you’re telling me there’s a chance!”
Jim Carrey as the hapless and idiotic Lloyd tries to find out if there’s any way he’ll ever end up with Mary (Lauren Holly). He is given the truth by her. He has a chance of winning one in a thousand. He’s excited by those odds. Sometimes, you just have to let go and move on. These movies will help you cope with rejection. You can also say goodbye to Humphrey Bogart with panache,
Hairspray
“If we get any more white people in here this is gonna be a suburb.”
John Travolta’s in drag as Edna and when she walks into Queen Latifah’s joint, who doles out the witty remark. The white children already stated that they were afraid to be there, and Maybelle (Latifah), points out that it is the Black people who are most at risk in this musical which has themes about integration and racial equality.
Happy Gilmore
“Damned alligator just popped up, cut me down in my prime. I ripped one, but he got me. of that bastard’s eyes out though.”
Adam Sandler plays a hockey player and golfer whose unconventional ways upend the golfing world. Carl Weathers is a hilarious comic performance as Chubbs Peterson, an injured pro golfer. He uses this line to explain his prosthetic hand, and even has an eyeball-jar to prove it. If you’re a golf lover who also likes football, then settle back in for these hall-ofHere are some football flicks you will remember.
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AllAbout Eve
“Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.”
AllAbout Eve has a lot of biting snark, wit, and humor. Bette Davis and Anne Baxter play warring actresses and Davis as Margo tosses martinis and wit during a cocktail party that’s filled with witty repartee. Marilyn Monroe’s first major film appearance was in this comedy classic. She also has a few funny lines.
Raiders ofThe Lost Ark
“Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?”
They’re actually quite dangerous asps as reported by Indiana Jones’s sidekick, Sallah (John Rhys-Davies). Harrison Ford plays the wisecracking adventurer in this classic hit that punctuates action with comic relief as in this scene where they’re close to the ark with only Jones’s number one fear standing in their way.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
“You’d never know it. They look just like new.”
Marilyn Monroe responds to the fact that heirlooms diamonds have been passed down through generations with this breathy line. Jane Russell plays Lorelei, the showgirl who is caught up in a cruise-ship diamond brouhaha.
Toy Story
“You’re a sad, strange little man and you have my pity.”
Buzz Lightyear gives it to Woody straight after he tries to convince him he’s actually a toy and not an astronaut. Tim Allen and Tom Hanks give voice to the smart-aleck toy characters in this heartwarming animated classic that’s both funny and sweet. What animated films are you most fond of? These 25 cartoon movies are perfect for family movie night.
The Apartment
“Shut up and deal.”
This edgy love story was directed by Billy Wilder. It is boundary-pushing in its time, but it offers sweetness and romance in the middle ofCynicism and despair. Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine play star-crossed paramours who fall in love, but can’t quite express it. In the film’s final moments Lemmon’s Jr. exec guy finally declares his love, and MacLaine as the spunky Miss Kubelik claps back with wit and a smile that takes the sting out.
Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid
“The fall will probably kill ya!”
Paul Newman and Robert Redford star as the outlaws on the loose who engage in witty banter just before the famous cliff jumping scene. Newman as Butch finally figures out why the kid doesn’t want to take the leap. He can’t swim—which doesn’t matter since the fall will do him in.
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Jaws
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”
Jaws was the one ofThe original blockbusters that terrorized audiences in the summer, and were both captivating and terrifying. ofIt premiered in 1975. Filled with tension, Roy Scheider’s line as Chief Brody cuts the suspense with comic relief after the audience’s first jump scare sighting ofThe shark. Jaws has one. ofThese are the most famous and iconic lines. These 15 famous lines are almost all wrong.
The Goodbye Girl
“You were never four and half, you were born 26.”
Quinn Cummings, the precocious 26-year-old daughter, was nominated to win a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. of single mom, Paula, Marsha Mason who’s ditched by her boyfriend right before they’re all supposed to move to L.A. Richard Dreyfuss shows up as the man who sublets her apartment in this Neil Simon comedy filled with fast-paced witty dialogue.
Bad Boys
“You know, you drive almost slow enough to drive Miss Daisy.”
Will Smith portrays Mike (Martin Lawrence) and they patrol Miami in this high-octane thriller. It uses stylized action as well as destruction. Director Michael Bay’s first major feature film uses one-liners, a rock score, and beautifully lit cinematography to infuse this buddy cop film with humor and flair.
Happiest Season
“Yeah, I mean there’s nothing more erotic than concealing your authentic selves.”
Dan Levy is the best friend of his life. of a woman who goes home with her girlfriend for the holidays and tries to convince her parents that they’re both straight. Mackenzie Davis and Kristen Stewart portray the couple. John Levy counsels Stewart about quitting the lie and being honest with herself.
Trade Places
“That’s called the ‘quart of blood’ technique. You can do that with a quarter. of blood will drop out a person’s body.”
In one of Eddie Murphy’s early breakout roles, he plays Billy Ray Valentine in Trading Places. He amazes his fellow prison inmates by his hilarious and adorable behavior. ofCombating enemies. They’re outrageous, but so, so, funny—just like the rest ofThis is a comedy about giving the wealthy a taste ofThey deserve the vengeance they deserve.
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What We Do in Shadows
“We’re werewolves, not swear-wolves”
Taika Waititi and JermaineClement co-wrote, directed, and star in this funny mockumentary about vampire-roommates trying to make it in modern times. It’s now adapted into a hit TV series about supernatural beings including werewolves. One riotous confrontation saw the vampires push all their buttons like their code against cursing, to razz the werewolves.
Showcase the Best
“Look at the size ofThis. I’ve taken sponge baths in smaller bowls than that.”
Christopher Guest’s hilarious mockumentary that lampoons dogs and the owners who love them features a funny finale sequence at an esteemed dog show where the cast convenes. Fred Willard is a funny, but outlandish actor.ofAn out-of-bounds announcer adds commentary that is in direct contrast to Jim Piddock’s straight-laced canine expert. Best in Show will likely get you in the mood to watch pooch movies. Here are 14 ofThe best dog movies your puppy will love!
Christmas Vacation
“Well, I don’t know what to say, except that it’s Christmas and we’re all in misery.”
The Griswolds attempt to make a family vacation enjoyable for all ages. ofMayhem and laughter. Juliette Lewis is the teen daughter Audrey complaining about all the sacrifices she’s making hosting relatives. Beverly D’Angelo plays her mom Ellen, who tosses off this quip with a cheerful lilt that says it all while she lights a stress cigarette.
Bridesmaids
“That, and I’ll just snowball on top ofFight Club is also available. Fight club for women. We prepare, then we pull in. Lillian doesn’t know, so it’s, ‘Surprise! We’re gonna fight!’”
Melissa McCarthy plays Megan, the groom’s sister who makes for an unconventional bridesmaid in this uproarious comedy. Megan comes up with a hilarious theme for Megan’s bridal shower.
Casablanca
“That is my least vulnerable spot.”
Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine reminds Captain Renault (Claude Rains) that he’s got a gun pointed right at his heart. The unflappable Captain responds with this hilarious line that belies his vulnerability. You’ve seen the Best Picture winner, filled with memorable one-liners. Believe it or not, it’s one ofTen movies that are most talked about by people.
Elf
“You stink. You smell like beef and cheese. You don’t smell like Santa.”
Will Ferrell portrays Buddy the Elf in this scene. He faces the horror. ofA fake department store Santa. The guy is de-bearded, even though a child is sitting on his lap. This Christmas comedy about real belief and magic ensues. ofMr. Claus with his North Pole assistants. These are only a few. ofThe best Christmas movies to see during the holiday season
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Prada is for the Devil
“By all means move at a glacial pace, you know how that thrills me.”
Meryl Streep exudes shade, sarcasm and wicked wit in her role as Miranda Priestly, fashion magazine’s commander. Miranda Priestly is a quintessential nightmare boss, demanding perfection. Anne Hathaway plays the role of Emily Blunt as the assistants, who are subject to verbal insults when they fail to live up to their expectations.
Ant-Man
“I’m Ant-Man.”
Paul Rudd could deliver that movie title as a great punchline. Rudd’s comedic genius goes full-throttle as the unlikely superhero Ant-Man. The actor’s signature sheepish, sweetheart persona infuses with the hapless heroics as he learns the ropes ofBeing the best guy.
Shaun ofThe Dead
“Oh my God. She’s so drunk.”
In this hilarious comedy, Millennial malaise is given the zombie treatment. Simon Pegg plays Shaun, who loses his girlfriend and struggles with his best friend and sad-sack roomie, as he tries to save his world. Shaun takes some time to realize that the apocalypse is upon him. At first, he believes the walking dead are either drunk or useless. If Shaun’s zombies are a little too slow, ramp up with the 35 scariest movies ofAll times.
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Trains, cars and planes
“Please. Please have mercy. I’ve been wearing the same underwear since Tuesday.”
John Candy and Steve Martin star as businessmen returning home for the holidays. They find themselves in mishap after mishap on a cross-country odyssey that is filled with absurd setups and zippy one-liners. ofHeart. In one scene, Martin’s exec Neal pleads with the motel desk guy to give him a room even though he doesn’t have the cash and his credit cards are still smoking from a recent fire.
The Royal Tenenbaums
“There are no teams.”
Gene Hackman plays the notorious patriarch Royal in Wes Anderson’s quirky family comedy. In a flashback scene, he aims a BB gun at his young son Chas who’s about to be ambushed by siblings. “We’re on the same team, ” cries the youngster as his dad fires a scarring shot in a scene that mixes wry hilarity with pathos.
Clueless
“They’re like dogs. You must clean and feed them. They’re just like these nervous creatures that jump and slobber all over you.”
That’s Alicia Silverstone as the iconic chichi highschooler Cher describing teenage boys in Clueless. Just in time, one of them approaches, and she pushes him off with her signature catchphrase, “As if!” Get ready for Cher’s trendy sense of fashion, and don’t miss these 16 movies to watch just for the clothes.
