Rev’s Transcript Library
Explore our extensive collection of free transcripts from political figures, legal proceedings, and other important public events.
John Quincy Adams — “An Address Celebrating the Declaration of Independence”
John Quincy Adams warns against the search for "Monsters to Destroy". Read the transcript here.
Patrick Henry — “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death”
With the country on the brink of war, lawyer and patriot Patrick Henry delivers a speech on the rights of the colonies. Read the transcript here.
Jerry Maguire - You Complete Me
Tom Cruise's Jerry Maguire bursts into a room to win back the woman he loves. Read the transcript here.
Her - Theodore's Love Letter Monologue
Joaquin Phoenix's Theodore Twombly writes love letters for a living. Read the transcript here.
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.
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