Long videos · Monologue shadowing
Movie monologues, one line at a time
1,967 real monologues from 152 films. Play a line, pause, say it back.
- 1Full speech: hear it once
- 2Shadow: repeat each line
- 3Blind: listen, then reveal
16 monologues · 7 films
- A27 lines
Uh, I'm in this band.
The band pitchSlacker · 1990He works up a pitch about his band, then undercuts it by admitting he mostly sleeps. - A21 lines
When I was a kid,
Grandma's old boatsLuca · 2021She walks boats backward from motors to oars, laughing the years in. - A29 lines
Since I've been dating your mom, I don't see you putting yourself out there, bud.
Trent's ten-point lectureThe Way Way Back · 2013It slides from blame to promise, raising the pressure while sounding kind. - A24 lines
I think we should call him Arthur.
Naming the stray dogArthur the King · 2024A throwaway joke names the dog and quietly makes him part of the team. - A213 lines
Did you hear what I said? Did you hear what I said?
his phone tiradeBuffalo '66 · 1998Repeated questions and returns build pressure until his own story falls apart. - A26 lines
Well, they picked up the Florida Labor Day circuit...
Gertrude's household speechAn American Crime · 2007She moves from the parents' absence to money to a demand for labor, tightening the room step by step. - A24 lines
Well... there are a couple of cases I get mixed up on.
Sandy's tip-offBlue Velvet · 1986She shares what she half-knows, making a police matter sound like gossip. - A21 lines
Don't worry, you're in luck. I basically invented it.
Alberto teaches walkingLuca · 2021He explains walking as swimming with every tool removed, then watches Luca fall. - A210 lines
Come here, buddy.
Michael's goodbye to ArthurArthur the King · 2024He promises and coaxes without a single grand word, which is what breaks you. - A27 lines
Shut up, shut up...
the kidnapping threatsBuffalo '66 · 1998Short orders shift from coaxing to menace, tightening his control by the second. - A25 lines
She needs to be punished, Paula.
Gertrude's cover storyAn American Crime · 2007She justifies punishment, then coaches each child on the lie, command and cover story in one breath. - A21 lines
Air! (INHALES DEEPLY)
Everything good upstairsLuca · 2021A junk-shop commercial: gasp, reverse, then sell the sun. - A25 lines
I'm used to luxury cars. Have you ever heard of a luxury car?
his luxury-car speechBuffalo '66 · 1998He repeats luxury and shift themselves until the boast exposes his insecurity. - A21 lines
Hey, hey, hey. I know your problem.
Alberto names the fearLuca · 2021He casts the inner critic as a guy, then hands Luca a shout to shut him off. - A24 lines
Ginger ale is pop, Ma.
the glass of waterBuffalo '66 · 1998He keeps batting away the soda, and the repetition carries his quiet exasperation. - A29 lines
Now listen to me.
Billy's photo rulesBuffalo '66 · 1998The absurd demand is delivered like a ritual, which makes it both funny and sad.