(Rose is looking at the starry sky and shows a shooting star to Jack…)
Rose: Aren’t we suppose to wish on it?
Jack: Why? What would you wish for?
Rose: Something I can’t have. Good night, Jack.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from the movie ‘Titanic’. The movie came out in 1997 and has since been re-released a few times when new technology would come out (3D, 4K). Titanic (1997) was produced by Paramount Pictures & 20th Century Fox.
- Movie: Titanic (1997)
- Production: Paramount Pictures (& 20th Century Fox)
Why we collected this quote
We included this sad quote because it highlights Rose’s feeling of being trapped. Even a shooting star can’t give her what she truly wants: freedom.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
In a deleted scene, Rose and Jack see a shooting star. When Jack asks what she would wish for, Rose says “something I can’t have.” She’s referring to a life with Jack or a life where she isn’t forced to marry Cal. It’s a very quiet, heartbreaking moment.
