Frankly, These Are The 13 Greatest Movie Quotes Of All Time

A lobby card from the film ‘The Wizard Of Oz,’ shows an illustration of American actress Judy Garland (1922 – 1969) (as Dorothy) and, left to right, actors Frank Morgan (1890 – 1949) (as the Wizard), Jack Haley (1898 – 1979) (as the Tin Man), Bert Lahr (1895 – 1967) (as the Cowardly Lion), and Ray Bolger (1904 – 1987) (as the Scarecrow), 1939. Several scenes from the film, which was directed by Victor Fleming, are also visible. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Some movie quotes are so good that they become part of our lexicon

The American Film Institute has compiled a list of the top movie quotes of all time and as you will see, it's pretty good. You won't see many surprises here because I bet you have heard them all before and have probably used them in your everyday life.

What makes a great quote?

A great movie quote is one that you instantly know what movie it came from and who said it. Some you will know where it came from and who said it without ever seeing the movie. For instance, you might have never seen the 1950 movie "All About Eve" with Bette Davis and Marilyn Monroe, but I will also bet that you have heard the quote before.

Some great movie quotes are instant classics

I recall seeing 1983's Sudden Impact with Clint Eastwood and coming out of the theater with my friends quoting the great Dirty Harry Callahan wanting to know if you want to make my day. Even President Ronald Reagan, used the quote a few times himself when referring to anyone that he found irksome.

All of these quotes are pre 1985

Not too surprisingly, all of the top 13 greatest movie quotes of all time hail from movies that were made before 1984 and that means no movies that were made in almost the past 40 years. It proves that great movie quotes all stand the test of time. Two of the quotes go all the way to 1939, that was 84 years ago and are movies that are still available on network television on an annual basis.

Here are the Top 13 All Time Greatest Movie Quotes

13. "Love Means Never Having To Say You're Sorry, Love Story (1970)

12. "I Love The Smell Of Napalm In The Morning" Apocalypse Now (1979)

11. "What We've Got Here Is Failure To Communicate" Cool Hand Luke (1967)

10. "You Talkin To Me?" Taxi Driver (1976)

9. "Fasten Your Seatbelts, It's Going To Be A Bumpy Ride" All About Eve (1950)

8. "May The Force Be With You" Star Wars (1977)

7. "All Right Mr. DeMille, I'm Ready For My Close-Up" Sunset Boulevard (1950)

6. "Go Ahead, Make My Day" Sudden Impact (1983)

5. "Here's Looking At You Kid" Casablanca (1942)

4. Toto, I Have A Feeling We're Not In Kansas Anymore" The Wizard Of Oz 1939

3, You Don't Understand! I Coulda Been A Contender!" On The Waterfront 1954

2. "I'm Gonna Make Him An Offer He Can't Refuse" The Godfather 1972

1. Frankly, My Dear, I Don't Give A Damn" Gone With The Wind 1939

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Bob is a native New Englander, growing up (sorta) in Maine where his love for radio started at a young age. While in high school he hosted radio shows on a local radio station, and he has never looked back. Bob joined the US Navy and served onboard the Sixth Fleet Flagship as a radio and TV host. After serving for 3 years, it was off to Emerson College in Boston. Bob hosted shows in Boston on WMEX, WVBF and WSSH in the 80’s and 90’s before heading to radio stations in Raleigh, NC, Manchester, NH, and New York City. Bob has been married for almost 25 years to Carolyn, a Woburn gal and they have 3 daughters, Nicole, Taylor, and Bridget. Bob and Carolyn are proud first-time grandparents to baby Caroline, who they plan to spoil every chance they get! “I started my career in New England and could not be happier to come back to Boston where I can root for all the Boston sports teams and eat lots of lobster rolls and clam chowder (okay not lots)… It is an honor to host the WROR morning show with LBF and wake up the World’s Greatest City!” Bob writes about recipes and restaurants, pop culture and trending topics.