Even The Biggest Dwayne Johnson Fans Can't Name All These Movies
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He's been called the friendliest man in Hollywood due to his positivity when it comes to achieving success. And his larger-than-life charisma has transferred nicely over to his movies, making him one of the most bankable action stars in recent memory.
Dwayne Johnson began as the beloved wrestler The Rock before making his transition into film. And though he was far from the first wrestler to do so, he has undoubtedly been the most successful. Through partnerships with Disney, a popular inclusion in the "Fast and Furious" series, and many other action films, Dwayne Johnson's star seems to only be rising.
But in comparison to other actors, he actually hasn't been working in the industry for too long. And not all of his movies are well-known to general audiences. Only the biggest fans can name every movie Johnson has starred in.
What Disney movie did Dwayne Johnson star in?
Dwayne Johnson may be known best for his larger-than-life action roles, but he also memorably starred in one of Disney's best films in recent years. It focused on a girl who sought out a god, voiced by Johnson, to undo something he had done that was causing her island to perish. What is this movie?
What is the name of this "Jumanji" sequel?
For kids who grew up in the 90s, "Jumanji" is a special movie that captured their imagination. In the sequel, the board game was now a video game, and the movie followed four teens who were sucked inside and had to survive the terrors as the characters. What is this movie called?
Which "Fast and Furious" movie did Dwayne Johnson first appear in?
The "Fast & Furious" franchise has been going strong since 2001, but Dwayne Johnson wouldn't join until a few movies in. In his first appearance, he was tasked with hunting down Dom and his crew to bring them to justice. But he has since gone on to help them against various villains. Which was his first appearance?
What is the name of this video game movie?
To put it lightly, video game movies don't normally astound at the box office. But this one seemed to break that curse. It was based on a series of arcade games where players controlled giant creatures destroying cities and earning points for their destruction. Needless to say, the movie needed to create more of a plot. What is this movie called?
What is the name of this disaster movie?
Disaster movies can be hit or miss, but adding Johnson's charisma certainly helped this one succeed. Johnson played a rescue helicopter pilot who linked up with his ex-wife in order to find their missing daughter in the wake of a devastating earthquake. There is currently a sequel in the works. What is this movie?
What is this "Fast and Furious" spin-off?
Dwayne Johnson has now starred in several "Fast and Furious" movies. And his character has now become so popular that he'll be seen in a spin-off later this year. It will see his character team up with Jason Statham's, a villain from a previous movie. What is this spin-off called?
What is the name of this comedy?
In the past several years, many TV shows have been given the big-screen treatment. In some cases, slightly dramatic shows were turned into comedies. This one focused on a group of lifeguards in Florida as they uncovered a criminal plot. The film also starred Zac Efron. What was the name of it?
What is this action thriller?
This action thriller was one of Johnson's latest to be released. He played a security expert whose family was trapped inside a massive building by criminals. He had to scale the building and find a way to save his family with no help. The film also starred Neve Campbell as Johnson's wife. What was it called?
Which "Fast and Furious" movie featured Owen Shaw as the villain?
After Dwayne Johnson joined the series, his character would go on to team up with Dom's crew to stop much worse villains. Owen Shaw, played by Luke Evans, led a team of mercenaries that were trying to create a device called Nightshade and sell to the highest bidder. Which "Fast and Furious" movie was this?
What is the name of this action-comedy?
The main draw of this 2016 comedy was seeing the chemistry between Johnson and comedian Kevin Hart. It followed an accountant who was dragged into an end-of-the-world plot by a former high school friend who now worked for the CIA. It also starred Amy Ryan and Aaron Paul. What is the name of this movie?
What is the name of this mythological action movie?
Most of Johnson's movies take place in modern day, but he once starred as a famous mythological hero. Johnson played a demigod who was hired by a King to help him defeat a dangerous warlord threatening his home. It also starred Ian McShane and John Hurt. What is the name of this movie?
Which "Fast and Furious" movie featured Deckard Shaw as the villain?
Other than Dwayne Johnson, the most memorable character to be included in the "Fast and Furious" series in later entries is Deckard Shaw, played by Jason Statham. As the older brother of Owen, this mercenary sought vengeance on Dom's crew. He'll be seen in the upcoming spin-off with Johnson. Which movie introduced him?
What is this action-comedy?
Johnson didn't appear in "Journey to the Center of the Earth," though he did appear in that movie's sequel. It followed Josh Hutcherson's character from the first movie as he teamed up with his step-dad, Johnson's Hank, to find his missing grandfather. It also starred Vanessa Hudgens and Michael Caine. What was it called?
What is the name of this crime comedy?
In 2013, Johnson starred in this action-comedy alongside Mark Wahlberg and Anthony Mackie as three bodybuilders who attempted to capture and extort a gangster. It didn't go well for them. The movie was directed by Michael Bay and also starred Tony Shalhoub, Ed Harris, and Rob Corddry. What is the name of this movie?
In which "Fast and Furious" movie was Cipher the villain?
Each "Fast and Furious" movie ends with Dom's crew happy and better off, for the most part. But Charlize Theron's villain known only as Cipher challenged their lives in a new way. She forced Dom to act as a villain as she held his child and former lover hostage. Which "Fast and Furious" movie was this?
What is this action-comedy?
In this 2010 comedy, Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson played the most accomplished detectives on the force. They're in the middle of busting open a huge case when they tragically yet hilariously perish on the job. This leads to two of the most bumbling detectives, played by Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell, to finish their work. What is this movie?
What is the name of this spy comedy?
"Baywatch" wasn't the first movie Johnson starred in that was based on a popular TV show. This spy comedy was based on a popular show from the 1960s. The movie focused on an intelligent yet physically inadequate spy who had to take down a villainous organization. What is the name of this comedy?
In what recent movie did Dwayne Johnson play himself?
One of Dwayne Johnson's latest movies wasn't filled with explosions and stunts, but was instead based on a true story about the rise of another popular wrestler. It followed two siblings who tried out for the WWE, though only one of them was accepted. Johnson played a version of himself, but what was this movie called?
What is the name of this action-comedy?
One of Johnson's first big movies was an action comedy where he played a struggling cook with dreams of his own restaurant. Unfortunately, he owed certain debts to a gangster and was tasked with journeying to Brazil to track down the gangster's son and bring him home. The comedy came from this quest going horribly wrong. What is the name of this movie?
What is the name of this sequel to "The Mummy"?
Johnson's first major role outside of the wrestling ring was in the sequel to "The Mummy." The movie focused on the heroes from the first movie after Imhotep rose again to wreak havoc. Here, Johnson plays the Scorpion King, a warrior who once sold his soul to Anubis so he could defeat his enemies. What is the sequel to "The Mummy"?
What is the name of this live-action Disney movie?
Dwayne Johnson has starred in his fair share of family friendly movies. In this live-action Disney movie, Johnson played Joe Kingman, a popular quarterback and bachelor who discovered he had an eight-year-old daughter from a former relationship. He then had to get used to being a father. What is the name of this movie?
What is the name of this family movie?
Another family friendly movie Johnson starred in also saw him play another athlete. Here he played Hockey player Derek Thompson who was famous for hitting players so hard, he knocked out their teeth. After telling the daughter of his girlfriend that the tooth fairy didn't exist, he was made to act as a tooth fairy for a week. What is this movie?
What is the name of this crime thriller?
Not all of Johnson's movies are huge hits. This 2013 straight-to-DVD title was loosely based on the true story of two friends who tried to rob an armored car depository. Johnson played a cop of the NYPD who attempted to stop them. The movie also starred Emma Roberts and Liam Hemsworth. What is it called?
Which movie franchise is this?
Similar to "Journey," Dwayne Johnson didn't appear in this franchise's first entry but he did star in the sequel. This series is based on a popular cartoon which in turn was adapted from a famous toy line. It focused on a group of soldiers who are the most powerful defense against threats to innocent citizens. Which franchise is this?
What is this thriller called?
In this 2013 thriller, Johnson played a normal father who had to do whatever it took to save his son. When his son was arrested after being set up in a drug deal, Johnson had to go undercover for the DEA in order to catch the real villains. What is the name of this movie?
In what movie does Dwayne Johnson teach football to kids in juvie?
There are many inspirational sports movies that are based on true events. In this 2006 drama, Johnson played a counselor at a juvenile detention center who was looking for any way to connect with the kids there. And the way he connected with them, and taught them self-worth, was by playing football. What is this movie called?
What is the name of this remake?
This 2004 action movie is a remake based on a series of films in the 1970s. Johnson played Chris Vaughn, a soldier of the U.S. army who returned home to find his town overrun with criminals. Deciding to take things into his own hands, he promptly became the leading force of good in his small town. What is this movie?
What is the name of this action-drama?
In this 2010 tale of vengeance, Johnson played a recently released convict who set out with a list of names to cross off. He was tracked by a cop, played by Billy Bob Thorton, and a hitman hired to stop him, played by Oliver Jackson-Cohen. What is the name of this movie?
What is the name of this live-action Disney movie?
Disney used to release almost as many live-action movies as animated ones. This 2009 adventure movie was based on a popular duo of Disney movies from the 1970s. Johnson played a cab driver who was unwittingly enlisted to help two paranormal siblings escape a villainous organization. What is the name of this movie?
What is the name of this animated movie?
When it comes to animated movies, Johnson is better known for "Moana." But before he lent his voice to that movie, he starred as astronaut Chuck Baker who stumbled upon a planet he thought devoid of life that was actually home to aliens. What is the name of this Sony Animation movie?
What is the name of this video game movie?
"Rampage" isn't the only video game movie Johnson has starred in, though it is the more popular of the two. In 2005, he starred alongside Karl Urban in this action-thriller about a group of space marines who were sent to investigate a research facility on Mars under attack by demonic creatures. What is the name of this movie?
What is this drama called?
It's safe to say that this 2006 drama is unlike anything Johnson has ever starred in. He played an amnesiac action star in the near and dystopian future as the threat of World War III loomed. The movie was directed by Richard Kelly, who helmed "Donnie Darko," and also starred Seann William Soctt and Mandy Moore. What is it called?
What is the name of this comedy?
Before Dwayne Johnson was a huge star, he had to take smaller supporting roles. This 2005 comedy focused on a mobster who began working in the music industry and was a sequel to "Get Shorty." Johnson played Elliot Wilhelm, a body guard and aspiring actor. What is the name of this comedy?
What is the name of this movie?
With the popularity of "The Mummy Returns," Dwayne Johnson's character was given a spin-off/prequel. It followed the warrior earlier in his life as he began to fight back against an army that was invading his homeland. The movie also starred Michael Clarke Duncan and has received several straight-to-DVD sequels. What is it called?
What spoof comedy did Dwayne Johnson make a cameo in?
This 2007 mockumentary, which was made for the popular Comedy Central series, featured many cameos. But Johnson's was one of the most memorable ones. As a spoof of "Cops," the movie followed a group of bumbling police officers. Johnson played a S.W.A.T. officer who was hired to train the team, but ended up accidentally blowing himself up. What is this movie?