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Cliff Booth with His Quote, "Nah, It Was Dumber than That." | Source: Facebook/OnceInHollywood
Cliff Booth with His Quote, "Nah, It Was Dumber than That." | Source: Facebook/OnceInHollywood

25 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Quotes' To Make You LOL

Akhona Zungu
Jun 08, 2023
02:00 A.M.

"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," another Quentin Tarantino classic, debuted in theaters in 2019, led by a star-studded cast. The dark-humored comedy follows two friends, Rick Dalton, and Cliff Booth, as they pursue Hollywood success in 1969 Los Angeles.

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Cliff Booth, a stunt double, and Rick Dalton, a has-been actor, are on a mission to salvage Rick's dwindling career. The two embark on this adventure, interacting with several colorful characters and producing some of the film's most hilarious moments.

A memorable part of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" was Cliff and Rick's relationship. The pair had a friendship, and a bromance dynamic shone throughout the film. So whether you're about to rewatch the movie or want a taste of what it has to offer, enjoy its humor in these quotes below.

Cliff Booth with the quote, "I'm as real as a donut." | Source: Facebook/OnceInHollywood

Cliff Booth with the quote, "I'm as real as a donut." | Source: Facebook/OnceInHollywood

Famous 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Quotes

"You want me to look like a hippie?" — Rick Dalton

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"Cliff Booth: Oh, I know you. I know all three of you! Yeah, Spahn Ranch! Spahn Ranch, yeah! Woo! [turns to Katie] I don't know your name, but I remember that hair. [turns to Sadie] And you, I remember your white little face. [turns to Tex] And you were on a horsey! Yeah... you are?

Tex: I'm the Devil. And I'm here to do the Devil's business.

Cliff Booth: ...Nah, it was dumber than that." — "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

"George isn't blind, you're blind!" — Pussycat

"I'm as real as a donut." — Tex

"Anybody order Fried Sauerkraut?!" — Rick Dalton

Bruce Lee with the quote, "My hands are registered as lethal weapons." | Source: Facebook/OnceInHollywood

Bruce Lee with the quote, "My hands are registered as lethal weapons." | Source: Facebook/OnceInHollywood

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"Pussycat: Are you an actor?

No, I'm a stuntman." — "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

"My hands are registered as lethal weapons." — Bruce Lee

"Anybody accidentally kills anybody in a fight, they go to jail. It’s called manslaughter." — Cliff Booth

"I hired you to be an actor, Rick, not a TV cowboy. You’re better than that." — Sam Wanamaker

"Hey! You're Rick [expletive] Dalton. Don't you forget it." — Cliff Booth

Rick Dalton with the quote, "Rick, it's a flamethrower." | Source: Facebook/OnceInHollywood

Rick Dalton with the quote, "Rick, it's a flamethrower." | Source: Facebook/OnceInHollywood

"Cliff Booth: It's Cliff Booth.

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George Spahn: Who?! John Wilkes Booth?" — "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

"That was the best acting I’ve ever seen in my whole life." — Trudi Fraser

Some of the Film's Funniest Moments and Interactions

"And away we go." — Cliff Booth

"Rick, it's a flamethrower." — Weapon Supervisor

"About fifteen years, you'll be living it." — Trudi Fraser

Pussycat with the quote, "I'm sorry. I didn't realize the two of you were so close." | Source: Facebook/OnceInHollywood

Pussycat with the quote, "I'm sorry. I didn't realize the two of you were so close." | Source: Facebook/OnceInHollywood

"I’m sorry. I didn't realize the two of you were so close." — Squeaky

"And now you're pretending that I didn't tell you I was [expletive] blind!" — George Spahn

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"So Rick, who's gonna kick the [expletive] out of you next week?" — Marvin Schwarz

"What the hell are you looking at, you little ginger-haired [expletive]?" — Rick Dalton

"Rick Dalton: Hey! You're a good friend, Cliff.

Cliff Booth: I try." — "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Bruce Lee with the dialogue, "Bruce Lee: You know, you're kinda pretty for a stuntman. Cliff Booth: That's what they tell me." | Source: OnceInHollywood

Bruce Lee with the dialogue, "Bruce Lee: You know, you're kinda pretty for a stuntman. Cliff Booth: That's what they tell me." | Source: OnceInHollywood

"Cliff Booth: All right. What's the matter, partner?

Rick Dalton: It's official, old buddy. I'm a has-been." — "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

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"Cliff Booth: So you're feeling better?

Rick Dalton: Oh yeah, yes, sorry about all that.

Rick Dalton: [playfully] Come get 'em [expletive]. Alright, alright, Audi Murphy, relax! There you go. [hands the glasses back]" — "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

"Don't cry in front of the Mexicans." — Cliff Booth

"I believe it's the job of an actor - and I say actor, not actress because the word actress is nonsensical - it's the actor's job to avoid impediments to their performance. It's the actor's job to strive for one hundred percent effectiveness." — Trudi Fraser

"Bruce Lee: You know, you're kinda pretty for a stuntman.

Cliff Booth: That's what they tell me." — "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Cliff Booth with his quote, "Don't cry in front of the Mexicans." | Source: Facebook/OnceInHollywood

Cliff Booth with his quote, "Don't cry in front of the Mexicans." | Source: Facebook/OnceInHollywood

While "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" is primarily led by Leonardo DiCaprio (Rick) and Brad Pitt (Cliff), other cast members include Margot Robbie, Austin Butler, and Dakota Fanning.

If this collection of quotes has entertained you, perhaps you'll enjoy these by Marla Singer from another Brad Pitt-led film, "Fight Club."

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