The last line in a film, if done correctly, can haunt you for days after the movie has finished. They can reveal a shocking plot twist, provide emotional closure or set up strange new adventures to come. The best and more memorable ones have gone on to become quotable one-liners in their own right.
We have compiled a top ten list of the most memorable last film lines. Some are moving, others haunting but watching the whole film is required for maximum impact. Let us know if you agree.
10. Soylent Green (1973)“… You’ve got to tell them soylent green is people. We’ve got to stop them somehow.”
9. Back to the Future (1985)“Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.”
8. Robocop (1987)“Nice shooting, son. What's your name?”
“…Murphy.”
7. Withnail & I (1987)“…The beauty of the world, paragon of animals! And yet to me, what is this quintessence of dust? Man delights not me: no, nor women neither. Nor women neither"
6. Stand by Me (1986)“I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12. Jesus, does anyone?”
5.Sunset Boulevard (1950) “…All right, Mr. De Mille, I'm ready for my close-up.”
4. Blade Runner Director’s Cut (1982)“It's too bad she won't live…but then again, who does?”
3. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)“I do wish we could chat longer, but I'm having an old friend for dinner. Bye.”
2. E.T. (1982)“I’ll be right here”
1. Casablanca (1942)“Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”