Jason Bateman has built a career on razor-sharp delivery, perfectly timed sarcasm, and the ability to make even the driest line laugh-out-loud funny. Whether he’s playing the straight man in chaotic situations or leaning into awkward comedy, Bateman’s movie roles have given fans some seriously memorable quotes. We are looking back at those movie roles and have picked the five best Jason Bateman movie lines that show off his signature wit.
1. ‘Horrible Bosses’ (2011)
“I don’t win a lot.”
As Nick Hendricks, Bateman delivers the perfect line when talking to detectives. Nick was caught on camera speeding, but he says he was drag racing and is a drag racer. They ask, “In a Prius?” And the perfect delivery of, “I don’t win a lot,” steals this scene!
2. ‘The Change-Up’ (2011)
“That puts my balls on your chin by dinner.”
This is one of those lines where, when you are watching, you are like, what did I just hear? The way Bateman delivers this line is perfect and is definitely unforgettable.
3. ‘Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’ (2004)
“Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton.”
Bateman delivered some of the best lines of the “Dodgeball” movie, and it all took half a day’s work. Yes, Jason Bateman came in, shot all of his scenes in four hours, and was done. It’s amazing, especially with how much he stood out in this role.
4. ‘Bad Words’ (2013)
“I don’t speak like that in front of him.”
In “Bad Words,” Jason Bateman plays Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who enters a spelling bee for kids. He ends up making the national contest and forms a friendship with one of the young spellers. In this scene, he is being cussed out by a fellow parent and makes the line above. He follows it up with some of the most vile statements ever, so it’s too funny, especially with how his statement started.
5. ‘Smokin’ Aces’ (2006)
“I’m really getting the hairy eyeball off that guy.”
This whole scene is just comedy genius. Bateman has always been able to deliver his lines in a way that just seems right. The whole scene is hilarious, and he just keeps adding more and more funny statements to it. How can you not watch while shooting it?
Again, with Jason Bateman, it’s not just the lines themselves, but it’s how he delivers them. What are your favorite Jason Bateman lines from over the years?
