Certain moments in cinema history have left a lasting impression on audiences. From classic endings to historical moments, the movies have a way of capturing different moments in time and emotions. Some of the most famous moments in movie history is when an incredible speech is being made. These speeches can take places in comedies, dramas or even fantasy films.
This countdown contains the most famous motivational movies speeches. From sport movies like The Mighty Ducks to Miracle to Robin Williams inspiring audiences with his speech in Dead Poets Society, these speeches are major highlights in the history of film.
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TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten motivational speeches featured in movies. This countdown includes classics like Independence Day and more modern films like Pacific Rim. Did your favorite speech not make the list? What is your favorite movie motivational moment? Comment below and add your favorite motivational movie speech.
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10. Idris Elba-Pacific Rim
Idris Elba had to motivate his troops while the end of the world was closing in. Elba owned his moment on screen motivating and inspiring with his now famous speech, which featured a memorable and amazing closing line, “Today we are cancelling the apocalypse.”
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9. Denzel Washington-Remember the Titans
Oscar winner, Denzel Washington is known for his incrediable acting career but it was with his role as Coach Herman Boone that lands him on this countdown because he not only inspired his players with his speeches in Remember the Titans but it moved audiences because of how honest and emotional his scenes were in the film.
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8. Bill Pullman- Independence Day
Bill Pullman had to unite not only troops in the United States but around the world in Independence Day. Pullman inspired the world with this well written and motivational speech, which was the turning point in the film. Pullman is remembered for this incredible movie moment.
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7. Kurt Russell-Miracle
Kurt Russell played Coach Herb Brooks in the Disney real life sport movie, Miracle. The movie captures the story of the United States men hockey team who won the gold medal in the 1980 Winter Olympics. Russell became this coach and had a magic movie moment when he spoke to his team and inspired them to play for the gold.
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6. Robin Williams-Dead Poets Society
Robin Williams made a subtle role of a teacher into something incredible and unforgettable in Dead Poets Society. Every speech, every line that Williams performed in this movie echoes throughout history because of how honest, astounding and emotional it was.
Williams is known for his “Carpe diem, seize the day boys” which has become a part of movie history and his long career legacy that he leaves behind for movie fans.
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5. Emilio Estevez- The Mighty Ducks
Most of these motivational speeches are from dramatic or sports movies but this selection combines sports and comedy and drama. The Mighty Ducks is a classic and Emilio Estevez is able to unite his team through a classic speech resulting in a very famous motivational movie speech.
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4. Mel Gibson-Braveheart
Mel Gibson is well known for his role in Braveheart and this speech has been used to motivation different groups all around the world. Gibson as, William Wallace, proved that a speech to rally the troops can be motivation and moving on screen all at the same time.
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3. Russell Crowe- Gladiator
Russell Crowe won an Oscar for his role as Maximus in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator and it was this scene with such a subtle speech that showed off the depth and challenges of his character. Crowe brought this character to life and this speech was unforgettable on screen because of the tension between himself and Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus.
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2. Viggo Mortensen Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings franchise featured a variety of speeches that inspired but it was Viggo Mortensen’s speech to his army of men before the final battle that is forever remember within the franchise itself and is now a classic “rally” speech that is remember throughout cinema history.
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1. John Belushi- Animal House
Animal House is a beloved comedy but it is this speech from John Belushi that brings out the life in each character and inspires an amazing comedic ending to a now classic comedy. Even though this speech might not be the most epic, it is a rally the troops speech in a unique and heartfelt way.