Top 100 Greatest Movie Scenes of All Time

You'll recognize these even if you haven't seen the movies! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the greatest singular scenes that have ever graced the big screen. Watch out for spoilers ahead! Our countdown includes scenes from movies “Back to the Future”, “Frankenstein”, “Taxi Driver” and more! Did we think of all your favorite iconic movie moments? Let us know what we missed in the comments below.

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[WatchMojo]

Did we think of all your favorite iconic movie moments? Let us know what we missed in the comments below.

[juggler]

I think that Rocky Balboa running up the steps in Philadelphia and dancing and jumping about afterward is one of the most memorable scenes ever.

[mattfrench]

The Tyler Durden reveal in 'Fight Club', the original training montage from 'Rocky', The snap from 'Infinity War' and the first appearance of the creature at the start of 'A Quiet Place' all spring to mind.

[RaindanceMaggieDance]

I personally knew a man that was at Normandy beach that day. I ran into him shortly after the release of Saving Private Ryan. His words will resonate with me forever. He said “If only we were so lucky”. As awful as the movie was, what he experienced was worse. He passed away on Nov 11. Fitting for the life he lived.

Always remember you Ed. From the little girl in the red dress. Xo

[jacklomas]

An amazing moment is from two towers where Sam gives that epic speech. Those brilliant lines at the end really, really stands out especially today. "that there's good in this world Mr Frodo, and it's worth fighting for."

[adamrabinowitz]

The shining “here’s Johnny” better than the typewriter scene

[PJSO]

For me Rohan's charge was the most iconic scene in The Lord of the Rings

[Tuggle.Wombat]

"You Shall not Pass" from Lord of the Rings... Everyone knows This Line even you didnt watched the Films!!!!
"Im the King of the World" from Titanik must be in this List. Even if i dont like the Film i would place this Scene Top 30 or Higher.
"I am Ironman" + Snap from Avengers Endgame.
The Ride of the Rohirrim from Lord of the Rings is for me the Greatest Scene of All Time.

[jishadali]

‘Always’ from Harry Potter deserves to be on this list. The whole series building up piece by piece to that moment totally separate from the main theme to show the amazing twist. That scene deserves to be on the list

[powerzwerg]

The man playing the harmonica in "Once Upon a Time in the West" - a movie full of iconic shots and incredible music!

[trinaq]

Thanks for dropping this video, Watchmojo. Many of these scenes officially solidified my interest in cinema.

[daviddyson]

No Thanos snap?! The Villain wins and the movie ends! That scene left the movie theater speechless!

[JohnSmith-cwez]

Heres a couple I think you forgot.

1. Rocky - Either Training scene with the steps or ending screaming "Yo Adrianne"
2. La La Land - Moonlight Dance
3. John Wick - Babayaga Intro Scene
4. Casino - Dessert Scene
5. Willy Wonka - Entering Chocolate Factory
6. 12 Years a Slave - Hanging Scene.
7. Intersteller - Docking Scene
8. The Prestige - Reveal

[kathy]

Another memorable movie scene is Moses' parting of the Red Sea in The Ten Commandments.

[SpammytheHedgehog]

The Dark Knight is better than the entirety of the DCEU.

[TheInkdNrd]

My only true qualm is that nothing from The Green Mile was here. Especially the scene where John Coffey explains to Edgecombe why he would rather be executed than set free, when he asks him what he should do. Ugh SO

[charlesrooks]

What about Val Kilmer’s iconic line in “Tombstone” when he portrays Doc Holiday? His performance was incredible and gave us an iconic line when he walks into the light when meeting Ringo “I’m your Huckleberry”

[williamsummerson]

WatchMojo is dropping a gem on Sunday. Rebecca's narration is going to be flawless as always. 🥰

[PebbleRockBolder]

The dark night interrogation scene should’ve been on here, so should the Shawshank redemption escape scene, and should have been Alonzo’s king Kong speech in training day

[matthewbaduria]

The scene from Almost Famous where they sing Tiny Dancer on a tour bus is amazing.but the ending of Close Encounters was amazing.