The 80s gave us some incredible films that are still quoted to this day—they're just a part of pop culture now. Whether you came of age in the 80s or are just coming to appreciate these movies, some of the quotes associated with the pictures are truly iconic. From action movies to timeless romance to science fiction, these lines are infamous. See if you can guess the movie based on just one famous quote.
"Wax on, wax off," has become synonymous with this 80s movie which spawned many sequels as well as a very successful TV show. Can you guess the movie?
Yes, it's Karate Kid (1984). The line spoken by Mr Miyagi while training Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso has taken on a life of its own, and is one of just many iconic quotes in the film ("get him a body bag!", anyone?).
"Nobody puts Baby in a corner," is one of the most famous lines from this timeless 80s classic movie.
Patrick Swayze utters the immortal line in 1987 superhit Dirty Dancing, right before the final performance with Frances "Baby" Houseman. Special mention goes to Jennifer Grey's delivery of "I carried a watermelon."
People who have never seen this movie know "Say hello to my little friend." It's that iconic.
Al Pacino's Tony Montana says the iconic line in Scarface during his last stand against a mob. Even if you've never seen the movie, the line is infamous.
"If you build it, he will come." The line is another famous quote that has taken on a life of it's own. Do you know which movie?
"If you build it, he will come," says the mysterious voice in Field of Dreams, the sports/fantasy movie starring Kevin Costner and Ray Liotta. Who is the spooky voice in the movie? No one has confirmed it.
"Here's Johnny!" If you just heard that line through the screen chances are you know full well exactly where it's from and who says it.
Starring Jack Nicholson at his demented best, The Shining, based on Stephen King's book of the same name, provides many heart-stopping moments—but few as spoofed or quoted as Nicholson's improvisation, based on Johnny Carson's intro on The Tonight Show.
"You killed my father. Prepare to die!" is a line from one of the most quotable movies ever made. Can you guess which one?
The Princess Bride has so many iconic quotes it's hard to choose just one. Played by Mandy Patinkin in the movie, Inigo Montoya speaks the timeless line "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
