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Movie English about truth & lies

748 real scenes from 138 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for truth & lies.

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3 minB2
“Grigson is known as "Dr. Death" because he always testifies that way.”

Dr. Death Takes the Stand · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 15/20

  • Courtroom
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
2 minB2
“I have to say that no one in Frank's family has ever even heard of you.”

Charlotte Meets Frank's Family · Uncle Frank 2020 · Ch. 3/17

  • Family dinners
  • Confessing
  • Teasing
3 minB1
“We sat right here in this room and went over this and over this.”

Jerry Sells the TruCoat · Fargo 1996 · Ch. 3/16

  • Shopping
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
3 minC1
“I mean, they ran this place like the navy.”

Reporters Confront Boston College · Spotlight 2015 · Ch. 16/21

  • Meetings
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“"This is the Zodiac speaking.”

Zodiac Claims the Taxi Murder · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 7/30

  • Investigation
  • Crime scenes
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“I always will, and I will never leave you.”

Oliver Faces His Fear of Forever · Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made 2021 · Ch. 17/18

  • Comforting a friend
  • Confessing feelings
  • Comforting
7 minB2
“This was a mistake. This was a terrible, terrible mistake.”

Gatsby's Awkward Reunion with Daisy · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 8/18

  • Getting back together
  • Small talk
  • Inviting
2 minB2
“We've met before, but something tells me you're going to remember me this time.”

Lester Catches Carolyn at the Drive-Thru · American Beauty 1999 · Ch. 13/14

  • Marriage trouble
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“Let them take me. What's the difference?”

Earl Hides in the Press Room Desk · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 14/18

  • Office chat
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“I only wish it were, Walter, 'cause I still love him.”

Keyes Blames the Wrong Man · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 20/21

  • Accusations
  • Investigation
  • Confessing
4 minB2
“Maybe you should move back to the city. Get a new job. Shake things up a little bit.”

Mike's Panic Attack on a Run · Win Win 2011 · Ch. 4/19

  • Comforting a friend
  • Confessing
  • Comforting
5 minB2
“I no longer have any fear of death.”

Narrator and Marla Expose Each Other · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 3/19

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“But if you are tempted, make sure you do your homework.”

Lee Learns About Fake Signatures · Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018 · Ch. 5/14

  • Shopping
  • Small talk
  • Bargaining
3 minB2
“Oh, no! I would have helped him, but he couldn't wait.”

Clouseau Interrogates Maria · A Shot in the Dark 1964 · Ch. 2/12

  • Interrogations
  • Police questioning
  • Asking
4 minB1
“Someone, anyone I could trust.”

Kitty Confronts Puss · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 20/22

  • Arguments
  • Breakups
  • Confronting
4 minC1
“If she isn't unapproachable and hopeless, I don't know who is.”

Violet Describes Catherine's Madness · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 5/27

  • At the doctor
  • Persuasion
  • Persuading
2 minB1
“I guess you can have it.”

Ralph Mishears eBay · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 6/21

  • Comforting a friend
  • Small talk
  • Comforting
3 minB2
“Only authorized personnel are allowed in. That's the rules and regulations.”

Rupert Bluffs His Way Into the Studio · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 18/21

  • Talking to the boss
  • Interrogations
  • Saying no
3 minB2
“We were only together for a year and a bit though-- Did you wake up every day and lie there trying to muster the energy to breathe?”

Dom Tells the Cinema Break-Up Story · Rye Lane 2023 · Ch. 4/16

  • Storytelling
  • Breakups
  • Confessing
4 minB2
“If you know something that may help the doctor, for God's sake tell it to me.”

Parris Demands the Truth From Abigail · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 1/29

  • Interrogations
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“Harry Fabian is in my way.”

Philip Withdraws from the Partnership · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 13/19

  • Negotiation
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
3 minC1
“There is no measure in the occasion that breeds, therefore the sadness is without limit.”

Don John Plots Against Claudio · Much Ado About Nothing 1993 · Ch. 5/24

  • Persuasion
  • Monologues
  • Complaining
3 minC1
“I do. You're lucky the bar is open to you.”

Ugarte Hands Rick the Letters · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 1/20

  • Asking for help
  • Negotiation
  • Asking
2 minB1
“You're too good to be true. Come on. Let's go dance.”

Healy Says Goodnight to Mary · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 14/24

  • First dates
  • Small talk
  • Complimenting