The best opening lines set the scene for the movie that follows. Whether it's a quote from a book or a sly quip that encapsulates the entire plot of the film, finding the right way to open a movie is essential.
The best opening lines in movies aren't the same as the best openings for a movie. The endless star ship crawl, Indiana Jones' battle with a rolling ball, a night swimmer that acts as dinner for a great white are all memorable scenes (perhaps the most memorable) but for these opening scenes it's not about what's said but what's happening.
Here we look at the movies where the first things muttered are sublime - lines of dialogue that will be forever remembered.
Here is our pick of the 50 best opening lines in movies of all time. If we've missed your pick, then let us know below!
Greatest opening movie lines
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