#35. The "Oh Hi Mark" Scene, The Room
The Room has been a cult classic for almost two decades because of how fascinatingly silly and hilarious it is. What makes this movie so awesome is that it was independently made by a millionaire called Tommy Wiseau, who had enough money to make a movie and thought, "why not?".
The film makes no sense, it is inconsistent, and the dialogue is hilarious. But the best part is Wiseau's terrible acting abilities, which are best exemplified in the "Oh hi Mark" scene, which is totally hilarious.
#34. The Dance Sequence, The Shape Of Water
The Shape of Water is a movie that is certainly not for everybody, though critics and audiences alike have agreed that this movie is worth watching. It tells the story of a mute woman who works in a science facility where the government keeps all sorts of creatures. There, she falls in love with a humanoid amphibian.
They can only communicate through gestures, and there is a scene where these unlikely lovers share a dream dance where they express their feelings for each other through song and dance. It is very strange, but also beautiful.
#33. The "As You Wish" Scene, The Princess Bride
There are many things that make The Princess Bride one of the most memorable movies ever made, but nothing comes close to the "as you wish" scene. In case you haven't seen the movie, the main character was once a farm boy who was in love with a girl that always bossed him around.
He always responded to her demands with an "as you wish", which was his way of saying "I love you. Years later, when she thinks he is dead, she recognizes him by the way he says "as you wish", and the two finally reunite.
#33. The "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" Scene, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Even if you haven't seen Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, there is no way you've never heard of this scene, because it has been parodied a gazillion times, most notably by Madonna in her Material Girl music video.
This amazing scene shows Marilyn Monroe in all her glory. The hair, the dress, the jewelry; everything is just flawless. The song is also legendary, but did you know that Marilyn does not sing the whole song and you can hear another singer instead?
#32. The "Death Is Better Than Bondage" Scene, Black Panther
Black Panther was an instant success when it was released, and that is because it is much more than just another superhero movie. While it has all of the basic Marvel characteristics, the plot is much deeper and the whole movie is fresh and creative.
While there are many memorable moments in this film, the very last scene really stands out. There is a moment where Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) says that "death is better than bondage", and it is so true. What is the point of living if you are not living free?
#31. The Plot Twist Scene, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, as its title clearly indicates, revolves around the mystery of who killed Liberty Valance. You see the different suspects and draw your own conclusions, but then it is revealed that the killer was the least expected person.
As it turns out,(Spoiler alert!) it was Tom (John Wayne) who had shot Valace, and he played innocent the whole time. This shocking twist is one of the most iconic ones out there and it inspired other movies to use the same technique to captivate audiences.
#30. The Tear Scene, Get Out
Horror films haven't been so popular lately, but Get Out brought the genre back to life. This crazy film tells the story of a black man whose girlfriend brings him home to meet her parents. It all seems normal, right?
It turns out that her family kidnaps and brainwashes black people to turn them into slaves.The famous "tear scene" takes place when the main character realizes that he has been hypnotized and starts planning his escape. His expression perfectly expresses the sheer terror that he is experiencing.
#29. The "I Just Wanted To Take Another Look At You" Scene, A Star Is Born
Even though 2018's A Star Is Born was a remake and not an original movie, none of the earlier versions of the film had quite the impact that this one had. This scene isn't particularly important for the plot, but it is so sweet that it is actually one of the most memorable quotes from the movie.
In it, we see the ever charming Bradley Cooper go back to Lady Gaga to take one last look at her before driving away and he tells her: "I just wanted to take another look at you".
#28. The Restroom Scene, Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures is a fantastic biopic about the incredible work of three African-American women at NASA. The title refers to the fact that the work of these women was not appreciated because of their race.
In fact, even though these women were employees working on the space project, they still had to use segregated bathrooms. Katherine, one of the women, finally has enough and gives a powerful speech about racism that prompts people to destroy the "Colored Ladies Room" sign on the restroom door.
#27. The Chestburster Scene, Alien
Ridley Scott's Alien is undoubtedly one of the best science fiction/horror films of all time. The 1979 film features a scene that has inspired countless parodies over the decades and it is still very hard to watch.
The plot is about a spaceship that is infested with alien parasites, one of which lays an egg inside one of the crew members. While they are all having dinner, the egg inside of him hatches and bursts out of his chest. This shocking moment sets the plot in motion as the crew tries to find the alien responsible for this.
#26. The "O Captain! My Captain" Scene, Dead Poets Society
Robin Williams had many iconic roles during his career, and one of his most memorable characters was John Keating in Dead Poets Society. The movie follows the story of John, a new teacher at an all-boys school who has very unorthodox methods of teaching and teaches the boys how to open their minds and their hearts.
There's this legendary scene from the movie where the students climb on his desk and recite a Walt Whitman poet to honor him, which starts like this: "O Captain! My Captain". When Williams passed away, thousands of fans gathered to recreate this scene in his honor.
#25. The Cue-Card Scene, Love Actually
Love Actually is a 2003 British comedy-drama film which revolves around the lives of 8 different couples and the way each deals with their love lives. All of them are loosely intertwined, and they're all set in the days before Christmas.
Mark and Peter are best friends, and one day Mark shows up at Peter's wife's door to declare his love for her. Instead of speaking out loud, he shows her a series of cue cards, one of which says "To me, you are perfect", and this scene became iconic.
#24. The Bend And Snap Scene, Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde may not be the best movie ever, but it definitely makes you laugh your head off! The movie tells the story of Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon), a posh sorority queen who enters law school to follow her ex-boyfriend.
In one of the film's most hilarious scenes, Elle teaches her friend her personal flirting methods - in her words, the "bend and snap" technique. And who hasn't tried this move after seeing the film?
#23. The Beach Scene, Moonlight
Moonlight is a 2016 drama film about an African-American man struggles with his sexuality as he comes of age in a marginalized Miami neighborhood. In one of the movie's greatest scenes, Juan is teaching little Chiron to swim in the sea.
Shortly after, while they're lying on the sand staring at the ocean, Juan gives the little boy a valuable piece of advice, which will mark him for the rest of his life: At some point, you gotta decide for yourself who you're gonna be. And isn't that so true?
#22. The Tiffany's Scene, Breakfast At Tiffanys
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a 1961 romantic comedy film about a young socialite who falls for a young man who has moved into her apartment, and it's one of Audrey Hepburn's most spectacular performances.
The scene whree Hepburn arrives at a New York jewelry shop and glimpses at some fancy necklaces through the window while sipping a coffee and enjoying a pastry is the most memorable one in the movie.
#21. The Wingardium Leviosa Scene, Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a famous film franchise about an orphaned boy who enrolls in Hogwarts, a school of wizardry. Once there, Harry befriends Ron and Hermione, and together they face many different evils that haunt this magical world.
One of the most famous scenes in the first movie is when Profesor Flitwick teaches the students how to perform the Wingardium Leviosa charm to lift objects up in the air. Hermione, who always knows it all, tells Ron that he's mispronouncing the words and teaches him how to say it.
#20. The "I'm A Bird Scene", The Notebook
The Notebook is a romantic drama about a poor man who falls in love with a rich woman, and they are eventually separated due to their social differences. The story may sound a bit cliche, but it's actually worth the watch!
You're probably familiar with the scene in which both of them spend a carefree day on the beach. They go for a swim and start splashing each other with water when she shouts out: "if you're a bird, I'm a bird!"
#19. The "Lasso The Moon" Scene, It's A Wonderful Life
It's A Wonderful Life is a classic comedy/drama film is about a greedy businessman frustrated with life until an angel is sent from heaven to show him how life would have been had he never existed.
This film contains one of the most romantic scenes ever, where George tells Mary "I'd lasso the moon for you" OK, it may sound like a cheesy line, but when you watch the movie I'll swear you'll feel touched!
#18. The "He Slimed Me" Scene, Ghostbusters
Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters is an American fantasy comedy film, and it has come to be one of the greatest cult classics of the '80s. It tells the story of three goofy parapsychology experts who set up a ghost removal business.
The most iconic scene is when a ghost sort of throws up on Peter, covering him with slime. When Ray finds Peter lying on the floor covered in goo, instead of feeling worried about his safety, he is happy and thrilled by the evidence of the monster's existence.
#17. The Library Dance Scene, The Breakfast Club
Released in 1985, The Breakfast Club is one of the best high school films ever made. It tells the story of five high school students who meet in a Saturday detention.
Even though their personalities don't seem to match at first, they soon realize they have much more in common than they thought. One of the film's most brilliant scenes is when they improvise a hilarious choreography, mocking people from their school.
#16. The Training Montage Scene, Rocky
Rocky is a sports drama film about a boxer who gets the chance of fighting a heavy-weight champion at the very beginning of his career. Brilliantly starred by Sylvester Stallone, it won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
One of the most famous scenes is when he is shown training for the big fight, and runs up hundreds of stairs. This scene ends with Rocky facing backward, lifting his arms triumphantly, clenching his fists.
#15. The "La Marseillaise" Scene, Casablanca
Casablanca is a 1942 romantic drama film about an American expatriate living in Morocco, who must decide whether or not to help his former lover and her husband to escape from the country. The film's most well-known scene is whenLaszlo sings the French National Anthem, the Marseillaise in the middle of a nightclub.
As soon as he starts singing it, a patriotic fervor spreads through the crowd and everyone joins him, drowning out a group of German Nazis who were singing a patriotic song of their own.
#14. The "No Place Like Home" Scene, The Wizard Of Oz
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 musical fantasy film that tells the story of Dorothy, a young girl who is swept away from her farm and sent to the magical land of Oz. Once there, she sets on a journey with her new friends to see the Wizard, hoping that he'll help her return home.
The film is full of memorable scenes, but one of the most famous ones is very near the ending. After her surreal adventure in the Land of Oz, Dorothy returns to her Kansas farmhouse, singing the words "There's no place like home".
#13. The "Hello Clarice" Scene, The Silence Of The Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological thriller film about a young FBI agent who must catch a serial killer with the help of a manipulative cannibal. It is one of the 3 movies to ever win the Big Five: the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Actor, Actress, Director, and Screenplay.
Hannibal Lecter, brilliantly portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, is one of the creepiest and scariest characters of all times. When he meets with Clarice, the FBI agent, he pronounces his famous words "Hello Clarice" with a spine-chilling tone.
#12. The "I Don't Give A D*mn" Scene, Gone With The Wind
Gone with the Wind is a 1939 historical drama film about a rakish man and a manipulative woman who maintain a troubled romance during the American Civil War. It won a whopping 8 Oscars.
For many years, it was believed that this was the first movie to ever include a swear word in its script. In one of the last scenes,Clark Gable says to Vivian Leigh "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a d. * Watch your tongue, Gable!
#11. The "You're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat" Scene, Jaws
Without a doubt, Jaws is one of the most iconic thriller films ever. This 1975 classic is about a small beachside town haunted by a fearsome killer shark. The local sheriff, a marine biologist, and a seafarer team together to hunt the animal down.
When the team spots the shark for the first time, they are surprised by how big the beast is. While watching the shark swim by, one of them says "You're gonna need a bigger boat".
#10. The "You Are A Toy" Scene, Toy Story
Toy Story is a 1995 animated film about a cowboy doll (Woody) who feels threatened when a brand new spaceman toy (Buzz Lightyear) replaces him as a boy's favorite toy. Buzz, however, does not realize he is a toy.
One of the audience's favorite scenes is when Woody and Buzz Lightyear argue when stranded at a gas station. This fight represents a turning point in the plot since it makes Buzz become aware that he is, indeed, just a toy.
#9. The Opening Scene, The Sound Of Music
The Sound of Music is an American musical drama film starring Hollywood legend Julie Andrews. It tells the story of Maria, a young woman who leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the seven children of a rich Naval officer and widower.
Even those who haven't seen the musical are familiar with the opening scene, where Maria gleefully strolls through the hills singing "The hills are alive with the sound of music" with her arms wide open.
#8. The Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Scene, Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins is a 1964 musical fantasy film starring Julie Andrews. It tells the story of Mary, a nanny with magical powers who resorts to music and adventure to help two children grow closer to their father.
This Disney classic is full of great songs, but Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is possibly the most iconic one of all. The reason it's so great is that its lyrics make no sense at all. It's ridiculously hilarious and at the same time super catchy.
#7. The "Tale As Old As Time" Scene, Beauty And The Beast
Beauty and the Beast is a Disney animated musical film released in 1990, which ells the story of a prince who is cursed to live as a monster for the rest of his life unless he earns the love of a young woman.
One of the film's most memorable scenes is when Belle and the Beast share a romantic dance, with one of Disney's greatest songs ever, Tale as Old as Time, in the background. Needless to say, the song earned an Academy Award.
#6. The "Phone-Home" Scene, E.T.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 family sci-fi movie about a young boy who helps an alien escape the Earth and return to his home planet. It earned 4 Academy Awards and another 5 nominations.
If you've seen the film, then you know that it's full of super adorable scenes. But one of the sweetest of all is when E.T. points his finger to the little kid and says the words "Phone Home", and his finger lights up.
#5. The Shower Scene, Psycho
Psycho is an American psychological horror film directed by Hollywood legend Alfred Hitchcock. The film narrates the encounter of a secretary who checks into a stranded motel after stealing money from his boss, and the motel's owner and manager.
In what is one of the most famous scenes ever, the motel's manager sneaks into the secretary's motel room to murder her, and catches her taking a shower. Then, the man opens the shower curtains and the girl turns around and screams helplessly.
#4. The Door Scene, Titanic
Titanic is a 1997 epic romance film about a 17-year-old aristocrat who falls in love with a poor artist aboard the R.M.S. Titanic during its ill-fated voyage. One of the most memorable scenes is when the ship is sinking and the survivors are floating in the freezing water
Rose (Kate Winslet) is lying on top of a small door amid the ocean, as she tries to convince Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) to share the door with her. Jack insists that the door is too weak to hold them both, so he sacrifices himself to save Rose.
#3. The Spaghetti Scene, Lady And The Tramp
Lady and the Tramp is a 1955 Disney film about a stray dog named Mutt, who falls in love with a sheltered Cocker Spaniel from a rich family, and these two dogs have starred one of the most iconic scenes in the history of Disney.
These two go on a romantic street dinner and feed on a dish of spaghetti with meatballs. Eventually, they happen to chew on the same piece of spaghetti until their heads are one next to the other and that's when they have their first kiss.
#2. The "Offer He Can't Refuse" Scene, The Godfather
The Godfather is perhaps one of the greatest classics in film history. It tells the story of an aging patriarch of an organized crime clan who transfers his clandestine dynasty to his son.
One of the film's most famous scenes is when Don Corleone, (Marlon Brando), tells Michael Corleone, (Al Pacino) "I''m gonna make him an offer he can't refuse". This chilling quote shows that Don Corleone is a corrupt man willing to do anything to get his way.
#1. The "I Am Your Father" Scene, Star Wars
Star Wars is one of the most successful movie franchises ever, and it's most famous for its brilliant soundtrack and original plot. However, its most iconic scene belongs to Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
The creepy and enigmatic villain Darth Vader reveals to Luke Skywalker that he is his father. This scene is the saga's main climax since it makes the audience wonder whether or not Luke will be driven to the Dark Force.