Rev’s Transcript Library
Explore our extensive collection of free transcripts from political figures and public events. Journalists, students, researchers, and the general public can explore transcripts of speeches, debates, congressional hearings, press conferences, interviews, podcasts, and more.
The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King
Viggo Mortensen's Aragorn rallies a tiny army at the gates of Mordor in a battle they cannot win. Read the transcript here.
Interstellar - Cooper's Goodbye to Murph
Matthew McConaughey's Cooper says goodbye to his daughter, knowing he may never return. Read the transcript here.
The Iron Giant - You Are Who You Choose to Be
The Giant's final choice is one of the most emotionally resonant moments in animated film history. Read the transcript here.
Taxi Driver - You Talkin' to Me?
Robert De Niro's Travis Bickle rehearses a confrontation in his mirror. Read the transcript here.
Full Metal Jacket - Gunnery Sergeant Hartman
R. Lee Ermey's Gunnery Sergeant Hartman tears into his new Marine recruits in an opening monologue that's funny and terrifying. Read the transcript here.
Pursuit of Happyness - Don't Ever Let Someone Tell You
Will Smith's Chris Gardner gives his son an off-the-cuff speech about dreams while shooting hoops. Read the transcript here.
V for Vendetta - V's Introduction
Hugo Weaving's V introduces himself to Evey in a dazzling, alliterative monologue. Read the transcript here.
Whiplash - Good Job
J.K. Simmons's Terence Fletcher delivers a chilling defense of cruelty as motivation. Read the transcript here.
The Social Network - Mark Zuckerberg's Opening Scene
Jesse Eisenberg's Mark Zuckerberg has a breakup conversation that reads like a debate. Read the transcript here.
Legally Blonde - Elle Woods' Commencement Address
Reese Witherspoon's Elle Woods delivers a funny, warm, and genuinely wise graduation speech. Read the transcript here.
Forrest Gump - Life Was Like A Box of Chocolates
Forrest Gump tries to share his story and some chocolates with a stranger on a bench. Read the transcript here.
Apollo 13 - Failure Is Not an Option
Ed Harris's Gene Kranz refuses to accept defeat as the Apollo 13 crew drifts in a crippled spacecraft. Read the transcript here.
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