“Houston we have a problem.” Yes, indeed we do because that is not the actual line Tom Hanks says to Ed Harris when he’s figured there’s something wrong with his spaceship in Apollo 13.
While some would swear black and blue they know the famous lines from the favourite movies you may be surprised at just how many misquotes have become commonplace.
Go ahead and test your movie memory with these famous lines.
You’ve probably been misquoting these famous movie lines for years!
Apollo 13 Misquote: “Houston, we have a problem” Actual movie quote: “… Ah, Houston, we’ve had a problem.”
Casablanca Misquote: “Play it again, Sam.” Actual movie quote: “You played it for her, you can play it for me. If she can stand it, I can. Play it!”
Cool Hand Luke Misquote: “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” Actual movie quote: “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.”
Dirty Harry Misquote: “Do you feel lucky, punk?” Actual movie quote: “You’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do ya punk?”
… And Justice For All Misquote: “I’m out of order? You’re out of order! This whole courtroom’s out of order!” Actual movie quote: “You’re out of order! You’re out of order! The whole trial is out of order! They’re out of order!”
All About Eve Misquote: “Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.” Actual movie quote: “Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.”
Frankenstein Misquote: “He’s Alive!” Actual movie quote: “It’s Alive!”
Gone With The Wind Misquote: “Frankly, Scarlett, I don’t give a damn.” Actual movie quote: “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
Jaws Misquote: “We’re gonna need a bigger boat!” Actual movie quote: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat!”
Field Of Dreams Misquote: “If you build it, they will come.” Actual movie quote: “If you build it, he will come.”
Mommie Dearest Misquote: “No more wire hangers, EVER!” Actual movie quote: “No wire hangers! No wire hangers EVER!”
Planet of the Apes Misquote: “Get your stinkin’ paws off me, you damn dirty ape!” Actual movie quote: “Take your stinkin’ paws off me, you damn dirty ape!”
She Done Him Wrong Misquote: “Why don’t you come up and see me sometime?” Actual movie quote: “Why don’t you come up sometime and see me.”
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Misquote: “Mirror, mirror, on the wall – who is the fairest of them all?” Actual movie quote: “Magic mirror, on the wall – who is the fairest one of all?”
Sunset Blvd. Misquote: “I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille.” Actual movie quote: “All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.”
The Empire Strikes Back Misquote: “Luke, I am your father.” Actual movie quote: “No. I am your father.”
The Graduate Misquote: “Mrs. Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?” Actual movie quote: “Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me. Aren’t you?”
The Wizard of Oz Misquote: “Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore.” Actual movie quote: “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”
The Godfather Misquote: “I wanna make him an offer he can’t refuse.” Actual movie quote: “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.”
Wall Street Misquote: “Greed is good.” Actual movie quote: “Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.”
Blonde Crazy Misquote: “You dirty rat!” Actual movie quote: “Mmm, that dirty, double-crossin’ rat”
Forrest Gump Misquote: “Life is like a box of chocolates.” Actual movie quote: “Life was like a box of chocolates.”
Star Trek Misquote: “Beam me up, Scotty!” Actual movie quote: “Scotty, beam me up.”
