"A journey through understanding and fellowship."
Rain Man - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
I'm an excellent driver.
— Raymond Babbitt
Context:
Said repeatedly, most notably when Charlie lets him drive the Buick slowly in a parking lot.
Meaning:
A mantra Raymond uses to self-soothe and assert competence. It becomes an iconic line representing his unique, innocent perspective.
K-Mart sucks.
— Raymond Babbitt
Context:
Charlie tells Raymond this "secret" when Raymond insists on buying his boxer shorts at K-Mart.
Meaning:
Demonstrates Raymond's blunt honesty and reliance on consumer habits/brands as anchors for his reality. Also serves as a humorous bonding moment.
C-H-A-R-L-I-E, my main man.
— Raymond Babbitt
Context:
Said by Raymond towards the end of the film (and at the train station) as they say goodbye.
Meaning:
The ultimate sign of affection and recognition from Raymond. It signifies that Charlie has become a permanent, trusted part of his world.
One for bad. Two for good.
— Raymond Babbitt
Context:
Used throughout the film to make decisions; Charlie repeats "Bet two for good" at the end.
Meaning:
Raymond's binary system for navigating the world, which Charlie adopts to communicate with him.
Ten minutes to Wapner.
— Raymond Babbitt
Context:
Raymond panics whenever they are in danger of missing the show, forcing Charlie to stop at random farmhouses to find a TV.
Meaning:
Highlights Raymond's absolute need for routine and his obsession with "The People's Court," which dictates the schedule of their entire trip.