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'The Godfather' (1972) -

The 'Godfather' trilogy is rife with memorable lines, but none have entered the public consciousness quite so much as "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse." Delivered with menace by Marlon Brando, it's an unforgettable movie moment.

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'Forrest Gump' (1994) -

This bitter-sweet movie has so many quotable lines, it's hard to know where to start. From "Run, Forrest! Run" and "Stupid is as stupid does" to the classic line about life being like a box of chocolates, the quotes have truly entered popular culture.

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'Back to the Future' (1985) -

This classic time travel caper is filled with smart one-liners that have more than stood the test of time. Of the many much-cited lines in the film, one of the best is Doc Brown's line: "Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads."

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'Airplane!' (1980) -

Hilariously quotable from start to finish, 'Airplane!' delivers the deadpan one-liners at a Concorde-fast rate. Among the most-quoted moments is this exchange: "Surely you can't be serious?" "I am serious...and don't call me Shirley."

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'Pulp Fiction' (1994) -

Director Quentin Tarantino is known for his snappy dialogue, and 'Pulp Fiction' is many a film buff's most quoted movie. It's also one of the most expletive-ridden movies out there, so maybe not one to quote during a visit to the in-laws. Of the clean quotes, "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go home and have a heart attack" is up there with the best.

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'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery' (1997) -

"Yeah, baby!" Mike Myers' Bond-spoofing spy comedy gave rise to some of the biggest catchphrases of the '90s. Between shagadelic Powers and his arch nemesis Dr. Evil, many a memorable insult is delivered.

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'Goodfellas' (1990) -

"As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster." From the opening line, this classic Mafia movie delivers the memorable dialogue at a rapid-fire pace.

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'The Big Lebowski' (1998) -

It's practically impossible not to call everybody "dude" after watching this movie. The F-word is dropped with astonishing frequency, but memorable non-sweary lines include: "Calm down, you're being very undude."

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'The Princess Bride' (1987) -

Wittier than your average fairy-tale romance, 'The Princess Bride' is sharply rooted in satire. The line "You killed my father. Prepare to die," has spawned so many memes that it's easy to forget this is the movie that inspired them.

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'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) -

"There's no place like home" is just one of the many memorable lines from this much-loved classic. The Scarecrow's line "Some people without brains do an awful lot of talking, don't they?' is one that has rung true for generations!

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'Casablanca' (1942) -

The classic love story is a treasure trove of classic lines. Lines like "We'll always have Paris" have been integrated into popular culture, although perhaps the best-loved of all is "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine."

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'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' (1975) -

Fans of the Monty Python brand of surreal humor have a field day with this ridiculously funny comedy. Next time you want to insult somebody, you could try "Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries."

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'Apocalypse Now' (1979) - Francis Ford Coppola's epic war movie is filled with iconic imagery and much-quoted dialogue. Even those who have never seen the film will recognize the line "I love the smell of napalm in the morning."

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'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' (1989) -

"Bogus!" Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves' dopey slackers Bill and Ted created a whole host of popular catchphrases that were widely adopted by teenagers everywhere. "Party on, dudes!"

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'Bridesmaids' (2011) -

Raunchy, racy, and downright hilarious, 'Bridesmaids' proved that a female cast could take the 'bro movie' concept and run with it. It's filled with memorable lines, among the best of which is "Why can't you be happy for me, and then go home and talk about me behind my back like a normal person?"

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'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' (1986) -

“The question isn’t ‘What are we going to do?’ The question is ‘What aren’t we going to do?'” With a whole day off school, Ferris and his friends embark on a series of teenage adventures that give rise to some highly-relatable lines.

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'Clueless' (1995) -

Uttered in a tone of disgusted disbelief, the words "As if!" were thrown about with abandon following the release of this witty '90s high school movie starring Alicia Silverstone as meddling matchmaker Cher.

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'Taxi Driver' (1976) -

"You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me?" Robert De Niro's enraged cab driver Travis Bickle had some serious beef with society, and he got his points across in memorable style.

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'Titanic' (1997) -

The substantial acting talents of Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio give extra weight to the many memorable lines in James Cameron's iconic romance. Try "I want you to draw me like one of your French girls" next time you're feeling fresh.

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'The Terminator' (1984) -

Arnold Schwarzenegger's cyborg assassin has a surprisingly nifty turn of phrase, making for a movie whose lines are rolled out decades after its release. The menacingly simple "I'll be back" instantly became a classic quote.

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'Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope' (1977) -

The original 'Star Wars' movie blew cinema audiences away on its release, and started a public obsession that's still a powerful force decades later. Of the many iconic lines, Princess Leia's "Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope" remains one of the most memorable.

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'The Breakfast Club' (1985) -

John Hughes' stellar '80s movies turned the wit and wisdom of teenagers into some of the most memorable film lines ever. When Andrew Clark (Emilio Estevez) asks "My god, are we gonna be like our parents?" it struck fear into the hearts of teenagers everywhere.

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'Scarface' (1983) -

If Al Pacino's mesmerizing performance in 'Scarface' is a contributing factor to this gangster movie's classic status, the sharp dialogue is another. When Tony Montana (Pacino) said, "I always tell the truth, even when I lie," he created a line that film buffs still love to contemplate today.

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'Caddyshack' (1980) -

With Chevy Chase on the driving range, you know this golf movie is going to be packed with memorably-silly lines. Sure enough, lines like "Thank you very little" have become cutting classics.

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'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991) -

Anthony Hopkins' performance as Hannibal Lecter chilled audiences to the bone, and with lines like "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti" delivered with alarming calmness to Jodie Foster as FBI agent Clarice Starling, it's easy to see why.

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'This is Spinal Tap' (1984) -

If 'The Silence of the Lambs' had audiences squirming with fear, 'This is Spinal Tap' has them squirming with embarrassment. The hilarious mock-rockumentary is filled with cringe-inducing moments. Of the many memorable lines, "These go to 11" has had the biggest impact on pop culture.

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'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' (2001) -

The 'Lord of the Rings' movies popularized the words "My precious" (said in slithering Gollum-like tones), but had many more lyrical moments, too. Aragorn's line "If by my life or death I can protect you, I will" is a memorable case in point.

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'Ghostbusters' (1984) -

The 'Ghostbusters' movies made "Who ya gonna call?" a catchphrase in itself, and the original movie is filled with many more classic lines. From "Back off man, I'm a scientist" (Bill Murray as Dr. Venkman) to "He slimed me!" (Murray again), the dialogue has entertained generations of movie fans.

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'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' (2004) -

Will Ferrell's deluded local news anchor Ron Burgundy is a classic comedic character, and the funny lines come thick and fast. "I'm kind of a big deal. People know me" is among the many well-used lines.

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'Withnail and I' (1987) -

The British cult classic about two out-of-work actors is so packed with frequently-cited lines that many film buffs can reel it off from start to finish. Classic lines include "We've gone on holiday by mistake" and "Free to those who can afford it, very expensive to those who can't."

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