40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) - Quotes

A Comedic Take on Abstinence and Relationships

Taglines: This March, sex takes a holiday.

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A Man's Unusual Challenge of Abstinence

Taglines: One man is about to do the unthinkable. No sex. Whatsoever. For... 40 Days and 40 Nights.

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Questioning Attraction and Desire

Ryan: Do you like her?

Matt: Yeah.

Ryan: So why do you not wanna fuck her?

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Questioning Authenticity in Relationships

Susie: [after hearing Matt's obviously fake orgasmic moan] What the fuck was that? Did you come?

Matt: Uh...yeah.

Susie: No you didn't. You faked it.

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Clarity on Relationship and Sex Advice

Matt: Listen, isn't part of the priestly thing giving relationship advice?

John Sullivan: Relationship advice, yes. Sex advice, no. Part of the priestly thing – and stop calling it that – is not to have sex, remember?

Matt: It's funny. I didn't say a thing about sex.

John Sullivan: Sure you did...

Matt: No I didn't. I guess thinking about sex is part of the priestly thing. At least for some.

John Sullivan: Get out.

Matt: Fine.

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Candlelight and Conflicted Feelings in Friendship

Matt: You gotta...you gotta light a candle or something.

John Sullivan: I'm not gonna light a candle so you can feel better about getting laid!

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Misunderstood Compliment Among Friends

Duncan: [[Lionel Ritchie] She said I looked like ].

Neil: Well, that's great!

Duncan: No it's not.

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Recognition in a Casual Encounter

Nicole: Hey, Bagel Guy.

The Bagel Guy: You know my name?

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The Power of Suggestion in Thought

Erica: If I told you, "Don't think about the color red," what would you think about?

Matt: Sex.

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Observations on Personal Struggles and Issues

Matt: Have you ever noticed a crack in my ceiling?

Ryan: Dude, you're action packed with issues.

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Confronting Past Relationships and Emotional Issues

Ryan: Okay, I know you have some Nicole issues right now, but...

Matt: I do not have any Nicole issues.

Ryan: Hi, I'm one of the many pictures of Nicole that still infest Ryan and Matt's apartment after six months." I mean she's hot, Matt. I don't mind looking at her. All I'm saying is, you have issues.

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Challenging Nature and Self-Control

Ryan: One: you can't do it. You just can't. This isn't a personal attack towards you. I'm just saying that no man can do it. It goes against nature. The male was biologically designed to spread his seed. You're gonna piss off the seeds, Matt! It goes against science! You wanna be the guy who goes against science?

Matt: And two?

Ryan: And two: are you out of your fucking mind? You're the guy who can't finish a sandwich, you think you can go 40 days? Did your brother put you up to this?

Matt: No. In fact, he's been about as supportive as you are. Look, this doesn't affect you in any way.

Ryan: Oh, this affects everybody...

Exploring Sexual Dynamics and Power Struggles

Mandy: [describing the importance of women's power of abstinence] Women have been doing this since...the beginning. It's all part of the system. But you're taking the power and you're fucking with the system. Now, you realize that we can't let this happen, hmm?

Candy: [describing the typical sexuality of men] They're like animals. Their whole lives revolve around their penises.

Jerry Anderson: I've jerked off three times since lunch and I've still got this fucking hard-on.

Questioning the Authenticity of a Photograph

Ryan: This is a photocopy of Candy's ass? You're gonna call her, right?

Frustration Over Lost Adult Film Tape

Ryan: Do you know how many hours I spent looking for for my "Temple of Poon" tape? One. That is a long time to be looking for porn, Matt. What the fuck is going on?