Iconic Quotes from Ten Timeless Romantic Films
Discover the most iconic quotes from ten beloved romantic films through the decades to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day!
From classics like Casablanca to modern love stories such as The Notebook, we’ve gathered iconic quotes from ten of the most romantic films to make you swoon this Valentine’s Day. We explore the most tender movie moments portrayed by star-struck lovers or lifelong friends throughout film history. Unlock your inner hopeless romantic with these seriously heartfelt quotes!
It’s been 85 years since the release of one of the most well-known films to date, let alone romantic films – Gone with the Wind. Much more complex than just a romance flick, this American epic explores many of human history’s sensitive issues but endeavours to leave viewers with encouraging thoughts of resilience and hope, as well as everlasting love. Here are some of the movie’s top quotes.
1. “After all, tomorrow is another day.”
2. "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn!"
3. “It was better to know the worst than to wonder.”
4. "You should be kissed, and often, and by someone who knows how."
5. "In spite of you and me and the whole silly world going to pieces around us, I love you."
6. "As God is my witness, I’ll never be hungry again!"
7. “With enough courage, you can do without a reputation.”
Casablanca Quotes
Released in 1942, Casablanca’s passionate plot and intricate relationships between characters have cemented the movie as one of the most quotable classic romance films. Below are just some of the movie’s many beautiful quotes:
1. “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in the world, she walks into mine.”
2. "Kiss me as if it were the last time."
3. "With the whole world crumbling, we pick this time to fall in love."
4. "We'll always have Paris."
5. "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
6. “Here’s looking at you, kid.”
The Bodyguard Quotes
Fresh from celebrating its 30th anniversary, The Bodyguard has solidified itself as one of the best love stories of the '90s. Here are some of the movie’s top quotes that give you a snippet of the electric chemistry and complex relationship between Rachel and her bodyguard, Frank:
1. Rachel: "You afraid I might get picked off in my snazzy running suit?"
Frank: "No, I'm afraid that I might have to jog with you.”
2. Rachel: "And you're ready to die for me?"
Frank: "It's the job.”
Rachel: "And you'd do it? Why?”
Frank: "I can't sing.”
3. Rachel: "Will you grab that jacket for me? The red one, please?”
Frank: "I'm here to keep you alive, not help you shop.”
True Romance Quotes
Another top romance film to celebrate its recent 30th anniversary, True Romance is a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde that has some truly memorable movie quotes. Alabama and Clarence have one of the coolest, most iconic modern love stories you'll come across.
1. “I had to come all the way from the highway and byways of Tallahassee, Florida to Motor City, Detroit to find my true love.”
2. “If you gave me a million years to ponder, I would’ve never guessed that true romance and Detroit would ever go together.”
3. “If there’s one thing this last week has taught me, it’s better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it.”
4. “I'm gonna go jump in the tub and get all slippery and soapy and then hop in that waterbed and watch X-rated movies 'til you get your ass back in my lovn' arms.”
5. Alabama: "Have you seen your lovely little wife today?
Clarence: "Are you speaking of my beautiful, charming, sexy wife, Mrs. Alabama Worley?”
Alabama: "Why, are there any others, Mr. Worley?”
Clarence: "No, none for me.”
6. “You just said you love me, now if I say I love you and just throw caution to the wind and let the chips fall where they may and you're lying to me I'm gonna f****in' die.”
Before Sunrise
Before Sunrise, the first of the ‘Before’ trilogy, is a revered film in the romance genre for its charming screenplay and authentic acting that boasts unmatched chemistry between the two characters. As the basis of the film consists of two young strangers learning about one another through the expression of their thoughts and feelings, it's the perfect romantic film to gather quotes about love and life of which linger on the brain.
1. “Listen, if somebody gave me the choice right now, of to never see you again or to marry you, alright, I would marry you, alright. And maybe that’s a lot of romantic bullshit, but people have gotten married for a lot less.”
2. “If there’s any kind of magic in this world…it must be in the attempt of understanding someone.”
3. “But isn't everything we do in life a way to be loved a little more?”
4. “Well, I kind of see love as this escape for two people who don’t know how to be alone. It’s funny, people always talk about how love is this totally unselfish, giving thing, but if you think about it, there’s nothing more selfish.”
5. “I like to feel his eyes on me when I look away.”
6. “You know, I have this awful paranoid thought that feminism was mostly invented by men so that they could like, fool around a little more.”
7. “You know what’s the worst thing about somebody breaking up with you? It’s when you remember how little you thought about the people you broke up with and you realize that is how little they’re thinking of you. You know, you’d like to think you’re both in all this pain but they’re just like “Hey, I’m glad you’re gone”.
The Notebook Quotes
The Notebook has remained an established romance film of the 21st century thanks to its exploration of unwavering and irrevocable love, gathering a steadfast cult following over the years. From young, rambunctious love to everlasting companionship, the story of Noah and Allie is a guaranteed tearjerker. Here are just some of the movie’s most poignantly romantic quotes.
1. “I am nothing special; just a common man with common thoughts, and I’ve led a common life…But in one respect I have succeeded as gloriously as anyone who’s ever lived: I’ve loved another with all my heart and soul; and to me, this has always been enough.”
2. “The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds, and that’s what you’ve given me.”
3. “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird.”
4. “So, it’s not gonna be easy, it’s gonna be really hard. And we’re gonna have to work at this every day, but I wanna do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever. You and me. Everyday.”
5. “It wasn’t over. It still isn’t over.”
6. “That’s my sweetheart in there, I’m not leaving her. This is my home now.”
Crazy Stupid Love Quotes
Crazy Stupid Love has gathered a renowned status as one of the best romantic comedies of recent years, integrating multiple character arcs and their tumultuous, realistic relationships alongside comedic and poignant moments. This leaves lots of opportunity for unforgettable quotes - discover the ones we have included below!
1. “The war between the sexes is over. We won the second women started doing pole dancing for exercise.”
2. Emily: "I'm trying to think about what I want... (looks at restaurant menu)”
Cal: "Why don't we just say it at the same time? One, two, three...
Emily: "I want a divorce.”
Cal: (simultaneously) "Crème brulée...”
3. Hannah: "I am here to bang the hot guy that hit on me at the bar.”
Jacob: "Jacob.”
Hannah: "Jacob...”
Jacob: "Are people still saying "bang?"
Hannah: "Oh, I do. We're gonna bang.”
4. Hannah: "Take of your shirt.”
Jacob: "Why?”
Hannah: "Will you take off your shirt?”
(Jacob removes his shirt)
Hannah: "Seriously!? It's like you're photoshopped!”
5. “You're as ready as you're ever gonna be. You play your strengths, pal. That's all any of us can do. I'm mysterious, I'm, you know, good in bed and you're -- you are a...uh...you know, stable employed adult.”
6. Cal: "Who told you that Emily and I are getting divorced?
Cal's Boss: "Amy heard you crying in the bathroom - we all thought it was cancer.”
Cal: "Oh....”
Cal's Boss: "Thank God, man..." (laughing)
Cal: (laughs) "Yeah, just my relationship...”
The Great Gatsby Quotes
Delving into the Jazz Age of the 1920s, The Great Gatsby is based on the 1925 novel that explores tropes of untiring love, complicated relationships and scandals amongst the wealthy elite. Far from just a romance film, The Great Gatsby reflects a social critique of the upper class and its propensity toward greed and excess. However, it is a tale of love at its core – take a look at these top movie quotes below.
1. Jordan Baker: "He bought that house to be near her. He threw all those parties, hoping she'd wander in one night. He constantly asked about Daisy. I was just the first person that knew her.”
Nick Carraway: "All that for a girl he hasn't seen in five years.”
2. “We can't lose each other and let all this glorious love end in nothing. Come home. I'll be here waiting and hoping for every long dream of you to come true.”
3. “I knew it was a great mistake for a man like me to fall in love.”
4. Daisy Buchanan: "I wish we could just run away.”
Jay Gatsby: "Run away? No. Daisy, darling, that wouldn't be respectable. We're gonna live here, in this house. You and me.”
5. “They were careless people, Tom and Daisy. They smashed up things and people, and then retreated back into their money and their vast carelessness.”
6. “Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead.”
7. “He looked at her the way all women want to be looked at by a man.”
Me Before You Quotes
Me Before You, based on Jojo Moye’s novel, is a romance film that explores the complicated, blossoming relationship between a quadriplegic and his caregiver. Providing insight into life’s relentless and unexpected hurdles, the movie is filled with quotes not just about love, but also of resilience, self-worth and living life to the fullest. Discover our top quotes below.
1. “I thought, briefly, that I would never feel as intensely connected to the world, to another human being, as I did at that moment."
2. "I will never, ever regret the things I've done. Because most days, all you have are places in your memory that you can go to."
3. “They say you only really appreciate a garden once you reach a certain age, and I suppose there is a truth in that. It's probably something to do with the great circle of life. There seems to be something miraculous about seeing the relentless optimism of new growth after the bleakness of winter, a kind of joy in the difference every year, the way nature chooses to show off different parts of the garden to its full advantage."
4. "Just live well. Just live."
5. "I would rather be with you — even the you that you seem to think is diminished — than with anyone else in the world."
6. "I don't know what I think. All I know is that most of the time, I would rather be with him than anyone else I know."
7. "So, this is it. You are scored on my heart, Clark. You were from the first day you walked in, with your ridiculous clothes and your bad jokes and your complete inability to ever hide a single thing you felt."
Crazy Rich Asians Quotes
Crazy Rich Asians fleshes out modern relationships, exploring the notion of love, identity, and family and how this coincides with the level of emotional support within the Asian community. This leaves ample opportunity for resounding quotes throughout the movie that are sure to leave you wondering about love and its ever-evolving requirements in modern society.
1. “You asked about my ring. The truth is Nick’s father had it made when he wanted to propose to me because Ah Ma wouldn’t give him the family ring. I wasn’t her first choice. Honestly, I wasn’t her second. I didn’t come from the right family, have the right connections. And Ah Ma thought I would not make an adequate wife to her son.”
2. “Gosh, she’s so badass. You know, I bet if you told her you’d leave Nick for a million dollars, she will write that check. They do that around here.”
3. “Well, exactly. You are so different from all of the women that I grew up with. And I love who I am around you. I don’t want that to change. And that’s selfish, I know. I’m sorry that you had to deal with that on your own. But I’m here now. Whatever happens, we’ll get through it together. Dead fish and all. All right?”
4. “Pursuing one’s passion. How American. Well, your mother’s very open-minded, not like here, where parents are obsessed with shaping the life of their children.”
5. “Our brains so hate the idea of losing something that's valuable to us that we abandon all rational thought, and we make some really poor decisions.”
6. “Wow! I think I’ve just fallen in love with your all over again.”
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