14 Best Indiana Jones Quotes

Indiana Jones has now had 5 epic adventures, spanning multiple decades. Indiana Jones returns for perhaps the final adventure with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, marking another triumphant return of Harrison Ford’s iconic archaeologist. However, Indiana Jones isn’t just iconic for his costume, whip, and intelligence when it comes to treasure hunting…

Indiana Jones has had some great quotes over the years. The best Indiana Jones quotes feature a bundle of comedy, iconic Harrison Ford wit, and preparation for action. Indiana Jones is Harrison Ford, and his actions and quotes prove that to a degree like no other actor has with their character.

Updated on November 5, 2024, by Jake Fillery: Indiana Jones is an absolute icon across pop culture, and as audiences say goodbye to his cinematic adventures led by the immortalized and charismatic Harrison Ford, it’s time to look back across his 5 movies adventures for some of the best Indiana Jones quotes and to look forward to what other snarky remarks Indy could utter with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle coming out December 6, 2024.

16 “Willie, We-Are-Going-To-DIE!”

Indiana’s Urgent Plea is Somewhat Hilarious

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

When Indiana Jones falls into a diabolical trap, his one chance at safety is in perhaps the clumsiest and worst hands they could ever be in with Willie. As Indiana Jones tries to guide Willie to his and Short Round’s safety, he has to frequently remind her of the trouble he’s in.

There’s a moment where Indiana Jones pokes his head through a hole in a wall and proclaims with such grit and speed that “We are going to DIE!” that it’s hard not to chuckle, even if it’s a tense moment for the characters, there’s something elevating about Ford’s delivery.

15 “I Don’t Believe in Magic, Wombat. But a Few Times in My Life, I’ve Seen Things.”

Indiana Jones Has Seen Some Wonderful Things Across His Decades of Adventure

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

I don’t believe in magic, Wombat. But a few times in my life, I’ve seen things. Things I can’t explain. And I’ve come to believe it’s not so much what you believe. It’s how hard you believe it.

Indiana Jones’s final adventure might be a more somber one, but it’s not without its beauty. Indiana’s conversations with his goddaughter Helena often end with an argument, but this one seems a tad more hopeful and quiet, as Indiana learns to admire and respect the weird magic that he’s seen across his years.

Whether it’s sacred blood, tortured with voodoo, or drunken out of the cup of Jesus Christ, Indiana never scoffs at the face of destiny and religion, and he knows that believing is one of the most important things someone can do if they want to see miracles.

14 “It Belongs In A Museum!”

Indiana Jones’ Quest for Adventure is Never About the Financial Reward of Treasure

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

If there was any line that showed Indy’s motivation, it’s this one. “It belongs in a museum!” could always be considered a catchphrase, and Indiana Jones is heard saying it a few times throughout the franchise. It’s a great quote, with a booming voice.

This quote clearly shows the responsibility and commitment that Indiana Jones has to the preservation of cultural and religious artifacts, and how they should be kept safe, secure, and away from the hands of Nazis.

13 “Fortune And Glory, Kid. Fortune And Glory.”

Indiana’s Early Adventuring Years Didn’t Line Up With His Museum Ideas

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

It goes to show that Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a prequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark, considering Indy’s motivation for finding the Sankara Stones. In a response to Short Round, Indy says with a smirk, “Fortune And Glory, Kid. Fortune And Glory”.

It’s a memorable quote that shows what Indy views the stones as, and how valuable they can be in the right hands. It’s great to see this change of motivation towards the end of the movie, and the other films going forward.

12 “It’s Not The Years, Honey, It’s The Mileage.”

The Irresistible Flirtatious Charm of Indiana Shows Why Mary Fell For Him

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark (1981)

“It’s not the years, honey, it’s the mileage.” This is an iconic quote for all of cinema. The moment comes from The Raiders of the Lost Ark, where Marion tells Indy that he’s not the man he knew ten years ago.

Indy has plenty of wounds from his adventure, and Marion is there to help, and to seduce. It’s a touching and romantic moment that encapsulates the chemistry between the two, and the unwavering charm of Indiana Jones.

11 “Don’t Call Me Junior!”

Indiana Jones’ Strained Relationship with His Father is Hilariously Frustrating

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Throughout the entirety of The Last Crusade, Henry Jones Sr. gets on his son’s nerves. Indy is tired of being called junior, time and time again. His dad knows he likes the name Indiana, and as a man, he doesn’t like being called Junior any longer.

The moment itself comes from Indy rescuing his dear old dad. Their touching reunion is cut short thanks to Nazis, but Indy uses his aggression towards his father, “Don’t call me junior!” to grab a machine gun and fire upon the Nazi soldiers keeping them in place.

10 “No Ticket!”

Indiana Jones Always Has an Unbeatable Snark Against Nazis

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

When Indy and his father board a zeppelin in The Last Crusade, they are hunted by a Nazi officer. However, Indy always has a trick up his sleeve and disguises himself as a ticket officer for the zeppelin.

Indy confronts the Nazi officer and punches him out the window to land on the luggage below. Indy then straightens his jacket, declaring to the passengers watching, “No ticket!” thus prompting the panicked passengers to show their tickets to avoid a similar fate. It’s a great comedic moment.

9 “Snakes. Why Did It Have To Be Snakes?”

There is Nothing Indiana Jones Hates More Than Snakes

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark (1981)

To check what dangers lurk in the temple below, Indiana Jones throws down a lit torch to shed some light on his serpent friends. Upon seeing the river of snakes below, Indy rests his head on the ground, defeated that he has to enter a pit filled with snakes, his greatest fear.

Indy’s delivery of “Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?” is hilarious, due to how tiresome he sounds of his gravest fear. What makes it even better is Sallah’s comedic line “Very dangerous. You go first.”

8 “I’m Making This Up As I Go.”

Indiana is the Ultimate Improviser

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark (1981)

Indy, Sallah, and Marion watch as the Nazis transport a valuable truck in Raiders of the Lost Ark. When Indy tells his crew that he’s going to find a way to stop the truck, he says it with such confidence that his next line of “I’m making this up as I go” all the more humorous for alleviating tension.

Indy always specializes in his sharp wit and quick thinking, and Raiders of the Lost Ark proves just that. He’s a character who doesn’t hesitate to leap head-first into danger and only questions his safety after he’s in the thick of it.

7 “X Never, Ever Marks The Spot.”

X Sometimes Marks the Spot

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

A nice bout of irony comes in The Last Crusade, where Indiana Jones, as an archaeologist professor rather than a man wielding a whip and hat, teaches his students that “X never, ever marks the spot.” As someone who has hunted treasure for years, Indy knows what he’s talking about.

However, in the same film, Indiana Jones finds that the next piece of the puzzle is quite literally underneath a giant “X”, thus, “X marks the spot”. Sometimes, even the great Doctor Jones is wrong.

6 “I’ve Got A Lot Of Fond Memories Of That Dog.”

The Reveal of How Indiana Jones Got His Name is Hilarious

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

One of the most comedic moments in all of the Indiana Jones films is when Sallah finds out that Indiana Jones named himself after the family dog, Indiana. Indiana quickly retorts, “I’ve got a lot of fond memories of that dog.”

It’s hilarious that a guy who has a name as cool as Indiana Jones is named after a dog. What makes it even funnier is the fact that Indiana Jones defends his namesake, as he liked that dog.

5 “Not As Easy As It Used To Be.”

Even Indiana Jones Suffers Under the Effects of Age

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

The opening sequence of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull gives quite the build-up to the triumphant return of the titular hero, who hadn’t been seen on film for decades. However, Indy’s first scene doesn’t have him running from a boulder, but instead, the hostage of Russian soldiers, with guns pointed at him in every direction.

A disgruntled and older Indiana Jones simply says, “Not as easy as it used to be.”, seemingly unphased by the literal army of soldiers pointing their guns at him. Indy always stands defiant, and it’s fun to see him not comply, and always act so hard-headed.

4 “I’ve Got A Bad Feeling About This.”

An Iconic Star Wars Line Returns for Another Lucasfilm Franchise

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

Not only does Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull dip its toe into the sci-fi genre, but it also borrows an iconic line from Star Wars. The franchises have been connected a few times, thanks to the creator of George Lucas, but “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.” Stands out the most, especially when the line was first spoken by Harrison Ford’s Han Solo in the original 1977 Star Wars movie.

To hear Harrison Ford say the line again may bring a bout of nostalgia for fans of Star Wars, considering he hadn’t said that line for over 30 years. However, some fans might also notice that it’s the wrong franchise, but it all adds to the charm of the quote.

3 “Somewhere, Your Grandpa Is Laughing.”

A Mention of Henry Jones Sr. Shows the Great Relationship Between Father and Junior

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

The chemistry between Indiana Jones and Henry Jones Sr. was one of the best parts of The Last Crusade. Sadly, Henry Jones Sr.’s character died off-screen before Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The father-son duo was brilliant, and it’s somewhat captured with the relationship between Mutt and Indiana.

Indy can’t help but see his stubborn younger self in Mutt, and he looks to the sky and says. “Somewhere, your grandpa is laughing.” It’s a nice nod to Henry Jones Sr., a great character from the Indiana Jones series that fans would have loved to see the beloved Sean Connery return to. But, at the time, he was retired and has since passed.

2 “There Were A Few, But They All Had The Same Problem. They Weren’t You, Honey.”

Indiana Jones Confesses His Love for Mary in the Most Indiana Jones Way

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

There’s no secret to Indiana Jones’ love life. The character has had a fair share of romantic relations over the years, but there’s one problem he faced with all of them: they were not Marion Ravenwood. With Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Indy reunites with Marion years after their separation and says to her about the women in his life, “There were a few, but they all had the same problem. They weren’t you, honey.”

This line shows that age doesn’t slow Indy, and he still has that sly charm. It’s also an adoringly romantic line that shows the beautiful relationship between Indy and Marion, as they continue to reconnect and find their beloved chemistry throughout the film.

1 “Where Doesn’t It Hurt?”

One of Indiana Jones’s Final Lines is a Poetic Return to What Kindled His Love with Mary

• Featured in: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

It’s poetic to end the Indiana Jones franchise on the line that truly blossomed the romance between Indy and Marion. Fans can expect a beautiful callback to Raiders of the Lost Ark with the line “Where doesn’t it hurt?” Originally said by Marion, Indy repeats it to his darling wife at the end of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, where the two reunite and discover their love for each other once more for a final goodbye.

It’s a great line, said with such genuine love that it’s hard to not imagine Marion and Indy as a couple. To see the Indiana Jones franchise end with these two happy together is a great note, and one that many fans will be pleased with once the credits roll on everyone’s favorite archaeologist for the final time.