The famous line “Show me the money!” was said by the character Rod Tidwell, played by Cuba Gooding Jr., in the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire.

In the scene, sports agent Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) is on the phone trying desperately to keep Rod as a client, and Rod forces him to loudly scream “Show me the money!” over and over as proof of his commitment. This energetic exchange turned the phrase into a massive pop‑culture catchphrase that people still quote today whenever they want someone to prove their financial or practical commitment.