Funny Famous Movie Quotes For Everyday Use

Hollywood's Funniest Movie Lines and Quotes From the Comedy Genre

© Deborah Read

Oct 19, 2009
I'll Have What She's Having, Photomime
"I'll have what she's having." "If hate were people, I'd be China!" "Who you gonna call?" Sometimes everday conversations need cool quotes to keep everyone smiling.

Conversations arise daily when the time comes for cool quotes from the movies. It's frustrating when the funniest movie lines, the classic movie quotes, those memorable moments from that great movie just can't be remembered. The following famous funny movie lines and quotes are from some of the funniest movie moments of all time and are perfect for the quote buff's one-liner arsenal at a coffee gathering or lunch break.

Famous Funny Movie Lines for Awkward Moments

Everyone loves to discuss a favorite movie moment and cool quotes are a good way to begin. Awkward moments in a conversation, particularly when those participating don't know each other very well, are difficult to overcome. These readily-recognizable famous funny quotes are sure to stir things up a bit and return life to the chatter in no time.

  • I'll have what she's having. - Restaurant patron (Estelle Reiner) in When Harry Met Sally (1989)
  • Who you gonna call? - Title song, main cast members in Ghostbusters (1984)
  • That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. - Groucho Marx in Duck Soup (1933)
  • But why is the rum gone? - Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) in Pirates of the Carribean (2000)
  • Don't call me stupid. - Otto (Kevin Kline) in A Fish Called Wanda (1987)

Famous Funny Movie Lines for Serious Moments

It's the worst when the tension seems it literally could be cut with a knife, whether it be a family discussion or a business meeting. So, break the intensity of the moment with funny movie lines. Chances are, everybody else in the room will be wishing they'd come up with the ice-breaker first.

  • I hate you more! If hate were people, I'd be China! - Phil Berquist (Daniel Stern) in City Slickers (1991)
  • Surely, you can't be serious. / I am serious; and don't call me Shirley. - Ted Striker to Dr. Rumack (Robert Hays to Leslie Nielsen) in Airplane! (1980)
  • Looks like I picked the wrong week to quite drinking/smoking/sniffing glue/taking amphetamines. - Steve McCroskey (Lloyd Bridges) in Airplane! (1980)

Famous Funny Movie Lines for When The Mood Strikes

When the conversation is lively, keep it that way longer with the injection of one of these famous funny quotes. These are particularly effective at parties or social gatherings, whether it be waiting for the barbecue to be ready or the down time between hands in the card game. The ability to tailor these sayings to fit the current situation is what makes these quotes so memorable.

  • Shut up and deal. - Billie Dawn (Judy Holliday) in Born Yesterday (1950) -or- Miss Kubalik (Shirley MacLaine) in The Apartment (1960)
  • He slimed me. - Peter Venkman (Bill Murray) in Ghostbusters (1984)
  • Oh, behave! - Austin Powers (Mike Myers) in Austin Powers, International Man of Mystery (1997)
  • If you build it, he will come. - Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) in Field of Dreams (1989)
  • We're not worthy! We're not worthy! - Wayne and Garth (Mike Myers and Dana Carvey) in Wayne's World (1992)
  • If I'm not back in five minutes, just wait longer! - Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey) in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
  • This guy's a restraining order waiting to happen. - Alice Sutton (Julia Roberts) in Conspiracy Theory (1997)
  • Well, of course we talk. Don't everybody? - Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) in Singin' in The Rain (1952)
  • You know, you haven't stopped talking since I came here? You must have been vaccinated with a phonograph needle. - Groucho Marx in Duck Soup (1933)
  • Look, it also makes great fries. - Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) in When Harry Met Sally (1989)
  • Once again, my life has been saved by the miracle of lasagna. - Garfield (voice of Bill Murray) in Garfield (2004)
  • Do you always talk in 'bumper stickers'? - Suzanne Vale (Meryl Streep) in Postcards From the Edge (1990)
  • God hates me, that's what it is. / Hate him back; it works for me. - Roger Murtaugh to Martin Riggs (Danny Glover to Mel Gibson) in Lethal Weapon (1987)
  • Women need a reason for having sex; men just need a place. - Mitch Robbins (Billy Crystal) in City Slickers (1991)

The Funniest Movie Lines Become Classic Movie Quotes Over Time

Watch a movie with outrageously funny lines today and, chances are, those lines will become the classic movie quotes of tomorrow. Enjoy their spontaneity and use them for non-stop laughter and an unexpected pick-me-up at the next boring business lunch or holiday family get-together. Keep smiling!

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Sources:

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