19 Movie Scenes That Are Utterly, Truly, And Undeniably The Best

It was truly a *great* decade for movies.

🚨 Warning: This post contains spoilers! 🚨

We asked members of the BuzzFeed Community about their favorite movie scenes from the past 10 years, and they did not disappoint. Here's what they said:

1. Hidden Figures (2016) — Katherine's Bathroom Speech

20th Century Fox

"Taraji's performance is so strong. I just really felt for her. It's one of the best scenes I've ever watched."

—kkcloud

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2. Avengers: Endgame (2019) — "I Am Iron Man"

Disney

"That shit left me BREATHLESS."

—hopestyles

Here's the scene:

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3. The Help (2011) — the Pie

Disney

"When Minny says 'Eat. My. Shit' and gives Hilly that pie...YAAASSSSSS QUEEENNN!!!"

—marinapaulose2

Here's the scene:

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4. Wonder Woman (2017) — No Man's Land

Warner Bros. Pictures

"It's so powerful! It made me feel proud to be a woman."

—jessicalnelson23

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5. Love, Simon (2018) — Mrs. Spier's Speech

20th Century Fox

"I cry every time I watch this scene."

—corigh

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6. Moana (2016) — "I Am Moana"

Disney

"That moment gives me such chills."

—colleend9

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7. The Theory of Everything (2014) — "I Have Loved You"

Focus Features

"It’s so sad, beautiful, and clever. Both Eddie and Felicity are insanely good in it."

—Zoharsarig

Here's the scene:

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8. Inside Out (2015) — the Mixed Memory

Pixar

"I cried when Joy and Sadness came together and made a mixed memory."

—evanluke1

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9. Get Out (2017) – Hypnosis

Universal Pictures

"This whole scene was a cinematic masterpiece. It was completely gripping. I don't think I've ever had my breath taken away like that. Daniel Kaluuya's acting in this scene is incredible."

—miscblogger92

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10. The King's Speech (2010) — the Final Speech

Momentum Pictures

"The two of them sitting in that room, interspersed with images of soldiers, family, and the entire country listening, paired with 'Beethoven’s 7th' — I always get chills!"

—cantorapt

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11. Call Me by Your Name (2017) — the Fireplace

Sony Pictures Classics

"This scene shook me. I cried along with him. He was so familiarly broken. Heartbreak is heartbreak is heartbreak."

—megans4d927a650

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12. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) — the Tunnel

Summit Entertainment

"Honestly, I loved the entire movie and, of course, the book. But that scene. It was beautiful, magical, very well done, IMHO."

—jessiep4a178bc93

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13. Les Misérables (2012) — "I Dreamed a Dream"

Universal Pictures

"Anne Hathaway's performance is so devastating that you can feel Fantine's pain as she belts this iconic song."

—Bagel

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14. What We Do in the Shadows (2014) — Flat Meeting

Paramount Pictures

"The flat meeting in What We Do in the Shadows has got to be one of the funniest scenes to date. A bunch of vampires sitting around discussing chores and ragging on the one housemate that doesn’t pull his weight is so funny and accurate. I knew this was gonna be an awesome movie and I was right, it’s now one of my favorites."

—baelienvevo

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15. Lady Bird (2017) — Lady Bird's Voicemail

A24

"She's talking about when she first drove through Sacramento, and everything she said is the same thing I feel. Sacramento is my hometown, and the way she describes the feeling is so accurate, and it made me even prouder of my city."

—jinseok

Here's the scene:

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16. The Great Gatsby (2013) — "Young and Beautiful"

Warner Bros.

"It was so beautifully filmed and I get chills every time I watch it."

—morganeagan

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17. A Star Is Born (2018) — "La Vie en Rose"

Warner Bros.

"Most people think of the song 'Shallow,' but I think Lady Gaga’s performance of 'La Vie en Rose' was AMAZING and hugely overlooked. She really showed how dynamic an artist she is during that scene."

—lindseys45fcc700e

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18. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) — the Wedding

Warner Bros. Pictures

"It’s just so beautiful and left me in awe the first time I saw it. It literally made me cry because of its beauty, especially when Nick looks at Rachel and mouths, 'I love you.'"

—Nickseb5

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19. And Booksmart (2019) — "You Oughta Know"

United Artists Releasing

"The karaoke scene in Booksmart was just so wonderfully fun. It's the moment Amy finally embraces the party and lets loose after begging to go home all night. It's such a fun, visually engaging scene, and the perfect party moment."

—coril

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