Have you ever watched a movie and heard a famous line that has been quoted over and over again? It turns out that some of these quotes are not quite accurate. In fact, they are often misquoted. Let's take a look at some of the most famous misquotes from movies.
"Luke, I am your father." - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
This is probably one of the most famous movie quotes of all time. However, it turns out that Darth Vader never actually said "Luke, I am your father." In the movie, he actually says "No, I am your father." It's a small difference, but it's one that has been misquoted for years.
"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?" - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
This is another famous movie quote that has been misquoted over the years. The Evil Queen actually says "Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?" It's another small difference, but one that has been repeated incorrectly many times.
"Play it again, Sam." - Casablanca
This is a classic movie quote that has been repeated in many different contexts. However, it turns out that Rick Blaine never actually says "Play it again, Sam" in the movie. He does say "Play it, Sam. Play 'As Time Goes By'." It's yet another small difference that has been misquoted for years.
"Elementary, my dear Watson." - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is known for his clever and witty remarks. However, he never actually said "Elementary, my dear Watson" in any of the original stories or movies. The closest he ever came to it was in "The Crooked Man," where he says "Elementary" and "My dear Watson" in separate sentences.
"Hello, Clarice." - The Silence of the Lambs
Dr. Hannibal Lecter is one of the most iconic movie villains of all time. However, he never actually says "Hello, Clarice" in the movie. The closest he comes to it is when he says "Good evening, Clarice" when they first meet.
"If you build it, they will come." - Field of Dreams
This quote has become a common phrase used in many different contexts. However, it turns out that the actual quote from the movie is "If you build it, he will come." It refers to Shoeless Joe Jackson, not a group of people.
"Do you feel lucky, punk?" - Dirty Harry
This is another classic movie quote that has been misquoted over the years. The actual quote is "You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do you, punk?" It's a longer quote, but it's one that has been shortened over time.
"May the force be with you." - Star Wars
This is probably the most famous movie quote of all time. However, it turns out that it has been misquoted over the years. The actual quote from the movie is "May the Force be with you." It's a subtle difference, but an important one.
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning." - Apocalypse Now
This is another classic movie quote that has been repeated many times. However, it turns out that the actual quote is "I love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed, for 12 hours. When it was all over, I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' dink body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory."
"Houston, we have a problem." - Apollo 13
This quote has become a common phrase used in many different contexts. However, it turns out that the actual quote from the movie is "Houston, we've had a problem." It's a subtle difference, but one that has been repeated incorrectly many times.
"We're gonna need a bigger boat." - Jaws
This is another classic movie quote that has been repeated many times. However, it turns out that the actual quote is "You're gonna need a bigger boat." It's a small difference, but one that has been misquoted for years.
"Life is like a box of chocolates." - Forrest Gump
This is probably one of the most famous movie quotes of all time. However, it turns out that the actual quote is "Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." It's a longer quote, but one that has been shortened over time.
"Here's looking at you, kid." - Casablanca
This is another classic movie quote that has been repeated many times. However, it turns out that the actual quote is "Here's looking at you, kid." It's a small difference, but one that has been misquoted for years.
"I feel the need...the need for speed." - Top Gun
This is another classic movie quote that has been repeated many times. However, it turns out that the actual quote is "I feel the need...the need for speed." It's a small difference, but one that has been misquoted for years.
"You can't handle the truth!" - A Few Good Men
This is another classic movie quote that has been repeated many times. However, it turns out that the actual quote is "You want answers?" "I want the truth!" "You can't handle the truth!" It's a longer quote, but one that has been shortened over time.
"I'll be back." - The Terminator
This is probably one of the most famous movie quotes of all time. However, it turns out that the actual quote is "I'll be back." It's a subtle difference, but an important one.
"Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." - Gone with the Wind
This is another classic movie quote that has been repeated many times. However, it turns out that the actual quote is "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." It's a small difference, but one that has been misquoted for years.
"There's no place like home." - The Wizard of Oz
This is probably one of the most famous movie quotes of all time. However, it turns out that the actual quote is "There's no place like home." It's a subtle difference, but an important one.
"You talking to me?" - Taxi Driver
This is another classic movie quote that has been repeated many times. However, it turns out that the actual quote is "You talkin' to me?" It's a small difference, but one that has been misquoted for years.
"Houston, we have a problem." - Apollo 13
This is another classic movie quote that has been repeated many times. However, it turns out that the actual quote is "Houston, we've had a problem." It's a subtle difference, but one that has been repeated incorrectly many times.