Soundtracks
This 1984 movie features a Kenny Loggins' song which became one of the decade's biggest hits.
Footloose
In this 2003 Christmas comedy, Buddy travels to New York City looking for his father.
Elf
“Wakanda forever!”
Chadwick Boseman / T’Challa
This 1998 animated Disney film features a villain named after a character from Shakespeare's Hamlet.
The Lion King — Scar
In The Avengers, Robert Downey Jr. improvised Tony Stark eating this snack during the team's argument.
Shawarma.
“My Heart Will Go On,” sung by Celine Dion, was the signature song of this 1997 blockbuster.
Titanic
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat” is the famously misquoted version of this line from this movie.
Jaws
“I’m the king of the world!”
Leonardo DiCaprio / Jack Dawson
This 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel follows Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates her complicated relationship with Mr. Darcy.
Pride & Prejudice
In Good Will Hunting, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote this romantic joke into the script, but Robin Williams added the unexpected story about his wife during filming.
His wife farting in her sleep.
“Eye of the Tiger” became synonymous with this 1982 movie about Rocky Balboa.
Rocky III
In this 2009 film, Jake Sully explores the world of Pandora and becomes part of the Na’vi.
Avatar
“Just keep swimming.”
Ellen DeGeneres / Dory
This 2021 adaptation of a classic musical based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet brought two rival New York gangs to the big screen.
West Side Story
In Thor: Ragnarok, Chris Hemsworth used this improvised response when Thor encounters the Hulk.
“He’s a friend from work!”
“Danger Zone” and “Take My Breath Away” are both featured in this 1986 fighter-pilot movie.
Top Gun
This series' fictional school has four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin.
Harry Potter
“You’re a wizard, Harry.”
Robbie Coltrane / Hagrid
This 1998 film adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel follows a deformed bell-ringer who lives in the cathedral of Notre-Dame.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Tom Felton improvised Draco Malfoy's response when Harry, disguised as Goyle, says he'd been reading.
“I didn’t know you could read.”
This 2014 film features “All of the Stars” by Ed Sheeran over its closing credits.
The Fault in Our Stars
Harvard Grad, Elle Woods proves that hot pink isn't just a fashion choice in this 2001 movie.
Legally Blonde
“Some people are worth melting for.”
Josh Gad / Olaf
This 1995 film about Scottish warrior William Wallace draws its title character from a medieval poem about his life.
Braveheart
In Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. improvised the final line that revealed Tony Stark's secret identity.
“I am Iron Man.”