The most iconic movie scenes of all time - Memorable scenes every film-lover will instantly recognize

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'Singin' in the Rain' (1952) -

Perhaps one of the happiest moments in film history, this joyful dance scene just puts a smile on our faces.

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'The Sound of Music' (1965) -

"The hills are alive with the sound of music," sings Maria (Julie Andrews) in this beautiful opening scene.

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'Dirty Dancing' (1987) -

'Dirty Dancing' has so many iconic scenes, from the dance training sequences to the epic lift, to name a few. But the last dance sums it all up, and we're just so glad that Johnny (Patrick Swayze) and Baby (Jennifer Grey) managed to pull it off.

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'Pulp Fiction' (1994) - "And You will know My Name is the Lord when I lay My Vengeance upon Thee!" Quentin Tarantino's classic is full of iconic moments, but the one where Samuel L. Jackson recites a (made-up) Bible verse is perhaps the one most people will remember.

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'Lost in Translation' (2003) -

The famous last words in the final scene where Bob (Bill Murray) whispers something in Charlotte's (Scarlett Johansson) ear. Truly memorable.

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'Titanic' (1997) -

Most people will instantly recognize James Cameron's movie by the "I'm flying, Jack!" scene. 

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'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' (1953) -

Does it get more iconic than Marilyn Monroe singing 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend?' We don't think so.

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'The Matrix' (1999) -

'The Matrix' became synonymous with dodging bullets, literally. Neo (Keanu Reeves) was a real pro at it!

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'Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back' (1980) -

You probably remember this scene, though it's usually misquoted as "Luke, I am your father.” Darth Vader actually says, “No, I am your father.”

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'Fight Club' (1999) -

Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) going through the eight rules of Fight Club is one of  the most iconic scenes in David Fincher's cult classic.

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'The Terminator' (1984) -

"I'll be back" remains one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's most notable lines in film. 

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'Taxi Driver' (1976) -

Who can forget Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) standing in front of the mirror saying "You talkin' to me?." 

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'Schindler's List' (1993) -

The girl in red in this black-and-white Steven Spielberg film has made many people cry since 1993.

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'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' (2005) -

Remember Steve Carell's character getting his chest waxed for the first time and shouting random sentences? "No, Kelly Clarkson!" probably remains the most memorable one!

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'The Blair Witch Project' (1999) -

Is there a more famously terrifying monologue in film history?

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'Saving Private Ryan' (1998) -

Steven Spielberg really raised the bar for war films with the opening scene of 'Saving Private Ryan.'

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'Scream' (1996) -

Who can forget Drew Barrymore's panicking in the first minutes of this slasher classic?

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'Psycho' (1960) -

Most people will recognize the classic shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's iconic horror thriller.

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'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991) -

"Hello Clarice." How memorable (and creepy) was the scene where Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) meets FBI agent Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster)?

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'Love Actually' (2003) -

The cue card scene is likely this beloved film's most memorable moment.

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'The Breakfast Club' (1985) -

The library dance scene is one of the most iconic of this classic coming-of-age movie.

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'Get Out' (2017) -

The terrifying “the sunken place” tear scene is instantly recognizable.

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'Alien' (1979) -

The chestburster scene goes down in film history as one of the most epic (and disgusting) scenes of Ridley Scott's classic movie.

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'Dead Poets Society' (1989) -

Everyone gets emotional when the "O Captain! My Captain" scene comes along. Especially now that Mr. Keating (Robin Williams) is no longer with us.

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'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961) -

Audrey Hepburn with a pastry in one hand and coffee in the other, peeking through the window. Classic!

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'When Harry Met Sally...' (1989) -

"I'll have what she's having." The fake orgasm scene became such a hit that the quote is now firmly a part of pop culture.

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'Rocky' (1976) -

We could argue that most 'Rocky' movies have iconic scenes, but the training sequence in the first film of the franchise is truly remarkable.

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'Full Metal Jacket' (1987) -

Who can forget Gunnery Sergeant Hartman's insults in Stanley Kubrick's classic war movie?

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'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' -

This Spielberg classic has many iconic scenes, including the "phone home" line, the flying bicycle ride, and the moment E.T says goodbye to young Elliot.

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'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) -

"There's no place like home," says Dorothy (Judy Garland) in the scene where she returns to Kansas.

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