Name As Many Action Movies As Possible In Two Minutes Or Less

When it comes to movies, we all have a genre that we prefer the most. Some people think that comedies are the best whereas others can't live without westerns. Still others will always opt for action movies.

Action film is probably one of the most popular film genres out there and it is easy to see why. Action films are thrilling and exciting. If the screenplay is good and the actors are well chosen then an action film is sure to leave us with sweaty palms.

But what are the ingredients of an action movie? More often than not, the plot of an action film involves characters that have been thrust into a challenging scenario. To get out alive, these characters often have to fight the bad guys, go on crazy car chases, and do the seemingly impossible. Of course, nine times out of ten the hero wins although there have been rare cases where the movie has ended with a plot twist - a victory for the villain and not the hero.

Those who love action films are lucky for every year Hollywood produces numerous action films. Some of these action films also incorporate other genres into them. For example, thriller and adventure elements are often to be found in action films.

Question 1

Name this movie.

This science fiction action film came out three years ago, back in 2015. It is actually a sequel to another popular movie that was released in 1993 (and which no doubt most people have seen). The plot of this film focuses on a unique theme park that is located on the island of Isla Nublar. According to Business Insider, this movie was the second highest grossing film of the year. It starred Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard as the lead actors.

Question 2

What is the name of this movie?

Who thinks they know the name of this action movie? This MCU film was released earlier this year. It starred a number of talented Hollywood actors, including Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong'o, Michael B. Jordan, Martin Freeman, Forest Whitaker and Andy Serkis. It is the highest grossing movie in the U.S. according to Box Office Mojo. The plot of this movie focuses on a man named T'Challa who goes back home to Wakanda so as to take his rightful place on the throne after his father passes away.

Question 3

Name this movie.

Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, this action film was released in 2012. It did incredibly well at the box office. Indeed, according to Box Office Mojo it is Tarantino's highest grossing film to date. This movie starred a great number of talented actors including Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz and Kerry Washington (IMDb) among many others. According to IMDb, this movie was nominated for five Academy Awards (and won two) and four Golden Globe Awards (and also won two).

Question 4

The title of this film is...?

There are quite a few James Bond movies out there so only those who are true fans of the franchise will know which one this is. This James Bond film was released more than 10 years ago, back in 2006. As is probably quite obvious, the actor Daniel Craig played the lead role in this particular movie. Still not quite sure which Bond film this is? We'll give you another hint: the actress Eva Green played the role of Vesper Lynd, a James Bond girl, in this movie.

Question 5

Name this movie.

Colin Firth, Michael Caine, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Strong and Taron Egerton (IMDb) all starred in this action spy comedy movie which came out in 2014. The plot of this film focuses on a young man named Gary "Eggsy" Unwin who is seemingly heading for a life in jail when a secret agent named Harry Hart decides to recruit him as a trainee. After all, Eggsy's father was a secret agent so it only makes sense that his son ends up following in his footsteps.

Question 6

The title of this movie is...?

In this movie a retired CIA agent named Bryan Mills is making an effort to reconnect with his daughter when she is suddenly captured by traffickers. Brian suddenly has to recall all of the skills that he learned while working as an agent. This film was released in 2008 and according to IMDb starred Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Jon Gries, Leland Orser, Katie Cassidy, David Warshofsky and Holly Valance among others. Two sequels to this movie have since been made.

Question 7

Name this movie.

J. J. Abrams directed this science fiction action film which was released exactly five years ago, in 2013. This film is the 12th installment in a very popular film series. It starred actors such as John Cho, Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zoe Saldana, Alice Eve, Simon Pegg, Bruce Greenwood and Zachary Quinto (IMDb) among others. A sequel to this movie has since been released. The plot of this movie focuses on the crew of Starship Enterprise. Think you can name this film?

Question 8

Who knows the name of this movie?

This movie focuses on an unnamed mechanic and stuntman who also works as a getaway driver. However, things don't go quite as planned when he helps out his neighbor. The talented Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling played the lead role in this film which was directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. Other actors that also made an appearance included Carey Mulligan, Christina Hendricks, Bryan Cranston, Oscar Isaac and Ron Perlman (IMDb). According to Rotten Tomatoes, critics praised this movie for its visuals and for the great chemistry between Gosling and Mulligan. However, some critics thought that the excessive violence was too much.

Question 9

Name this movie.

Most people can probably identify this movie from the image alone. After all, it was one of the most talked about movies of 2017. In addition, according to IMDb, it was also one of the highest grossing movies of the year. The plot of this movie focuses on Diana, princess of the Amazons. Diana lives in a sheltered island but decides to leave it when she meets a U.S. pilot who tells her about a huge conflict that is taking place in the world.

Question 10

What is the name of this film?

This movie is actually the fifth installment in a very popular film series. The first installment came out more than 15 years ago, back in 2002. The fifth installment was released in 2016. As is probably quite obvious, Matt Damon plays the lead actor in this movie franchise. Other actors that made an appearance in this particular installment include Tommy Lee Jones, Julia Stiles, Alicia Vikander and Vincent Cassel (IMDb) among others. While this movie was a box office success it received mixed reviews from critics. For example, according to Rotten Tomatoes, some film critics felt like there were too many action scenes.

Question 11

Name this movie.

This movie, which was released in 2011, is a sequel to a movie that was released in 2009. This film, which was directed by Guy Ritchie, starred Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as the lead actors. However, Rachel McAdams, Noomi Rapace, Stephen Fry and Jared Harris (IMDb) also made an appearance. As most fans are without doubt aware, the characters in this movie were borrowed from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's bestselling books. So, who thinks they know the title of this film?

Question 12

What is the name of this film?

Recognize this movie? If so go ahead and choose the correct answer. This movie was released more than 10 years ago, all the way back in 2005. It is set in a bleak future in which an authoritarian government has total control. However, one vigilante is determined to fight his oppressors and he soon develops an unlikely ally. According to Warner Media Group, this movie is actually based on a graphic novel that was written by Alan Moore and David Lloyd.

Question 13

Name this film.

The highest grossing movie ever (Box Office Mojo) this film was released exactly nine years ago, back in 2009. It was not only directed by the talented filmmaker James Cameron but also produced, written and co-edited by him too (which is perhaps why this film is so good). According to ABC News, Cameron began writing the script for this movie back in 1994! He waited to shoot it for years purely because he wanted to use the best technology out there (which was obviously not available in the 90's.)

Question 14

Who knows the name of this film?

Ridley Scott directed this science fiction action movie that came out in 2015. As is probably quite obvious the talented Hollywood A-lister Matt Damon played the role of the lead character in this film. Of course, Damon was not the only cast member. Other actors such as Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Sean Bean, Jeff Daniels, Kate Mara and Michael Peña (IMDb) also starred in this film. Who remembers the name of this Matt Damon action flick?

Question 15

This movie is called...?

Who thinks they recognize this action film that starred Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Michael Peña, Logan Lerman, Jason Isaacs, Jon Bernthal and Scott Eastwood (IMDb)? This movie is set in Germany and focuses on U.S. tank crews in the last days of World War II. According to Rotten Tomatoes, both film critics and the audience praised this movie which was released in 2014. This film was nominated for two People's Choice Awards as well as two Teen Choice Awards (although it did not win the nominations).

Question 16

Name this film.

When Peter Quill gets his hands on a powerful orb that is coveted by a villain known as Ronan, a group of persistent bounty hunters go after him. A number of talented Hollywood A-listers such as Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Benicio del Toro all starred in this movie. This film was well received both by film critics and the audience alike. According to IMDb it was the third highest-grossing film of 2014.

Question 17

What is this movie called?

Know the name of this movie from the picture alone? Then go ahead and select the correct answer. If not, let us give you a few more hints. This science fiction action film, which was released in 2010, follows a man named Dom Cobb who is actually a thief. However, he is no ordinary thief - he can enter people's minds and steal their secrets. The actor Leonardo DiCaprio played the role of Dom in this movie. Ken Watanabe, Marion Cotillard, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Cillian Murphy and Michael Caine (IMDb) also made an appearance.

Question 18

Who thinks they know the title of this film?

Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt (IMDb) played the lead actors in this science fiction action movie which was released four years ago, back in 2014. A few other actors, such as Bill Paxton and Brendan Gleeson, also made a brief appearance. The plot of this movie focuses on a man named William Cage who passes away while trying to combat invincible aliens. Curiously enough, William finds himself in a time loop and ends up reliving the same battle over and over again.

Question 19

This film is called...?

Christopher Nolan not only directed and produced this movie but also wrote it too. Who knows what it is called? This action film was released last year and starred Fionn Whitehead, Jack Lowden, Tom Glynn-Carney, James D'Arcy, Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan and Tom Hardy among others. The singer Harry Styles also made an appearance (it was actually his film debut according to IMDb). This film was incredibly well received. In fact, according to IMDb it received as many as eight Academy Award nominations (winning three) and three Golden Globe Award nominations.

Question 20

Name this movie.

Released in 2015, this movie starred Benicio del Toro, Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Victor Garber among others. The plot of this movie focuses on an FBI agent named Kate Macer who is tasked with bringing down a powerful drug cartel. This film was praised not only by the audience but also by film critics. According to IMDb, critics praised not only the cinematography and the screenplay but also Blunt's and del Toro's performance. As such, it comes as no surprise that this movie was nominated for three Academy Awards.

Question 21

The title of this film is...?

According to IMDb, Peter Jackson directed, produced and co-wrote this movie which came out in 2005. This film starred actors such as Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jack Black, Andy Serkis, Thomas Kretschmann, Jamie Bell and Colin Hanks among others. This movie takes place on Skull Island and features a giant ape (as well as other creatures, including dinosaurs). This film was received incredibly well both by film critics and the audience alike. Indeed, it was actually the fifth highest-grossing movie of 2005 (IMDb).

Question 22

Name this movie.

This movie is the first installment in a popular film series. According to IMDb it was directed by Chad Stahelski and David Leitch and starred Keanu Reeves as the lead actor. Other actors that also starred in this film included Michael Nyqvist, Willem Dafoe, Alfie Allen, Bridget Moynahan and Adrianne Palicki among others. Fans of action films are without doubt aware that this film was released in 2014. A sequel to this film was released three years later, in 2017.

Question 23

What is the name of this movie?

Every action movie fan should be able to recognize this superhero film. This popular MCU movie was released exactly 10 years ago, back in 2008. It starred Robert Downey Jr. as the lead actor. Some may recall that Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges and Shaun Toub also made an appearance in this movie. This movie, which was the second highest grossing film of the year (IMDb), focuses on Tony Stark, a billionaire inventor who, after experiencing a life changing event, ends up fighting crime.

Question 24

Who can name this film?

Quentin Tarantino's fans should have no difficulty naming this movie which came out nine years ago, back in 2009. Tarantino not only directed this film but also wrote it. In fact, according to Mental Floss, Tarantino wrote the screenplay for this movie back in 1998. However, he put in on the shelf so as to focus on other films. This movie starred a great number of talented actors including Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Michael Fassbender, Christoph Waltz, Eli Roth and Daniel Brühl (IMDb) among others.

Question 25

The title of this film is...?

The plot of this movie, which was released last year, focuses on a young man who works as a go-to getaway driver for a criminal boss known as Doc. Ansel Elgort played the role of the lead character in this movie. Other cast members that made an appearance included Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx and Eiza González among others. According to IMDb, this movie was nominated for three Academy Awards and one Golden Globe Award (although it didn't actually win any of the nominations).

Question 26

Who thinks they can name this film?

Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mads Mikkelsen, Benedict Wong, Benjamin Bratt, Michael Stuhlbarg and Scott Adkins all starred in this MCU film which was released in 2016. The plot of this movie focuses on a rich neurosurgeon named Stephen whose life changes significantly after he has a car accident. According to Rotten Tomatoes, film critics gave this superhero movie mixed reviews. While critics loved Cumberbatch's performance (and thought that he was quite the comedian) they were not sold on the plot of the film.

Question 27

The title of this film is...?

Fans of the X-Men film series should be able to identify this movie from the image alone. This movie is actually the tenth installment in the popular X-Men film series. It was released in 2017 and starred Hugh Jackman as the lead actor. Other cast members included Patrick Stewart, Boyd Holbrook, Richard E. Grant, Stephen Merchant and Dafne Keen among others. This movie was praised not only by the audience but also by film critics. Indeed, according to IMDb, some critics deem this movie the best superhero film ever made.

Question 28

Name this movie.

This 2015 movie is set in a post-apocalyptic future where a man named Immortan Joe has enslaved most apocalypse survivors in Citadel, an impenetrable fortress. A man named Max Rockatansky is a former captive who forms an alliance with Imperator Furiosa (one of Joe's ex-lieutenants). Furiosa has freed five of Joe's wives and as is to be expected, Joe is furious. With the aid of his henchmen he goes after Furiosa and Max. Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron (IMDb) played the lead roles in this movie.

Question 29

Who thinks they can name this film?

Scarlett Johansson played the lead role in this science fiction action movie which was released in 2015. Other actors such as Morgan Freeman, Amr Waked and Choi Min-sik also made an appearance. While this movie was a box office success it nonetheless received mixed reviews from film critics. While most critics enjoyed Johansson's performance and the overall themes that were explored in the movie, some thought that plot was nonsensical (IMDb). Indeed, a few critics went so far as to say that this movie was equal parts pretentious and idiotic.

Question 30

What is the name of this film?

Joel and Ethan Coen, better known simply as the Coen brothers, are known for directing and producing great movies. This film is no exception. Indeed, according to Critics Top 10, this film is not only one of the best films ever made by the iconic duo but also just one of the best films ever made in general. Fans of the Coen brothers are without doubt aware that this movie was released in 2007 and that Javier Bardem played the lead role (that of the hit man Llewelyn Moss).

Question 31

Who can name this movie?

Fans of action movies should have no trouble naming this film. This film is the fifth installment in a very famous movie franchise. It was released in 2011. It was directed by Justin Lin and starred actors such as Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Matt Schulze, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Sung Kang (IMDb). This movie was incredibly popular upon its release and won five Teen Choice Award nominations (winning one) and two People's Choice Award nominations.

Question 32

The title of this movie is...?

Released in 2017, this movie acts as a sequel to two other films (one was released in 2011 and the other was released in 2014). The plot of this movie focuses on the battle between an ape named Caesar and a human colonel. This film was directed by Matt Reeves and starred Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Judy Greer, Steve Zahn and Karin Konoval. This film was incredibly well received both by the audience and film critics alike. According to IMDb, critics were particularly impressed with Serkis's performance.

Question 33

Who can name this film?

The plot of this biographical movie focuses on the intense rivalry between two incredibly talented Formula One drivers, Niki Lauda and James Hunt. The actor Chris Hemsworth played the role of Hunt whereas the actor Daniel Brühl played the role of Lauda. Apart from Hemsworth and Bruhl, actors such as Olivia Wilde, Natalie Dormer, Alexandra Maria Lara and Pierfrancesco Favino (IMDb) also made a brief appearance. As was to be expected, this movie ended up winning quite a few awards.

Question 34

Name this movie.

Most people should be able to recognize this movie from the image alone. Not quite sure as to which one of the below four answers is correct? Then let us give you a few more hints. This MCU movie was released in 2017 and it starred Tom Holland as the lead actor. According to IMDb, other actors that also made an appearance in this movie included Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, Tyne Daly, Zendaya, Donald Glover and Marisa Tomei.

Question 35

Who knows the title of this movie?

According to IMDb, this western action movie was directed by Antoine Fuqua. It starred a number of well known actors including Chris Pratt, Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Byung-hun Lee, Vincent D'Onofrio, Peter Sarsgaard, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Martin Sensmeier and Haley Bennett. This movie takes place in an Old West town known as Rose Creek. When an industrialist named Bartholomew Bogue takes control of the town, the lives of its residents are jeopardized. A bounty hunter named Sam Chisolm decides that the best way to fight Bogue is by recruiting a number of gunslingers.

Question 36

What is this movie called?

Billy Costigan is a police officer who goes undercover and infiltrates a criminal gang. Colin Sullivan is a criminal who goes undercover and infiltrates the police department. When both the criminal gang and the police department learn that they have a mole, Billy and Colin must find out each other's identity so as to save their own lives. Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon played the lead roles in this movie. Other actors such as Jack Nicholson, Alec Baldwin, Martin Sheen, Mark Wahlberg and Ray Winstone (IMDb) also made an appearance.

Question 37

Who thinks they know the name of this film?

Christopher Nolan not only directed and co-produced this movie but also co-wrote it too. This movie was released in 2008 and is actually a sequel to a film that came out in 2005. The film's cast included a great number of talented actors such as Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Aaron Eckhart among others. As most fans can probably remember, this film performed exceptionally well upon its release. In fact, according to IMDb it was the highest-grossing film of 2008.

Question 38

The title of this film is...?

Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Idris Elba, Stellan Skarsgård, Christopher Eccleston, Kat Dennings and Ray Stevenson are just some of the actors that appeared in this superhero film that was released in 2013. This MCU movie is a sequel to a film that was released in 2011. According to IMDb this film was one of the highest grossing films of the year (the 12th highest-grossing movie to be exact). It ended up receiving three Teen Choice Award nominations.

Question 39

The title of this film is...?

Malin Åkerman, Matthew Goode, Billy Crudup, Jackie Earle Haley, Carla Gugino, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Patrick Wilson are just some of the actors that starred in this movie that was directed by Zack Snyder (IMDb). This film was released in 2009. It is set in 1985 America and focuses on a number of superheroes who uncover a conspiracy that could change the course of history. According to Rotten Tomatoes, this movie received mixed reviews from film critics. Not all audience members liked it either although it did quite well at the box office.

Question 40

What is this movie called?

Released in 2012, this science fiction action movie is set in 2044. In this future society time travel exists and is frequently used by the mob as a way to eliminate those who are unwanted. A man named Joe (portrayed by the actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt) works as a hit man and he often travels back to the past so as to eliminate people on behalf of the mob. However, his life is put in danger when the mob suddenly decides to eliminate him.

Question 41

Name this movie.

Tom Cruise played the lead character in this film which came out in 2015 and which is actually the fifth installment in a very popular movie series (the first installment was released all the way back in 1996). Apart from Cruise, who also helped produce the movie, a number of other actors made an appearance. These included Jeremy Renner, Alec Baldwin, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Rebecca Ferguson and Sean Harris (IMDb). A sequel to this movie was released this year.

Question 42

What is this movie called?

This epic space opera was released in 2017. As far as movies go, it is incredibly popular so we will be very surprised if anyone will get this one wrong. This film is the eight installment in a particular film series (although it is only the second installment in the sequel trilogy). According to IMDb this movie was directed by Rian Johnson and it starred actors such as Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Benicio del Toro, Andy Serkis and Lupita Nyong'o among others.

Question 43

Who knows the name of this film?

In this movie, which was released all the way back in 1999, Keanu Reeves played the role of a computer programmer and hacker known as Neo. In an attempt to answer a complicated question Neo goes to the underworld to meet a man named Morpheus. While there he learns the truth about the world. Apart from Reeves, other actors such as Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Carrie-Anne Moss and Joe Pantoliano (IMDb) also made an appearance in this iconic movie. Who can name it?

Question 44

Name this movie.

This superhero film was released in 2011. According to IMDb, this film was directed by Matthew Vaughn and it starred actors such as James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, January Jones, Rose Byrne and Oliver Platt among others. This movie is the fifth installment in a popular film series. This movie takes place in the 1960's and focuses on two mutants - Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr. Charles and Erik come from very different backgrounds but that does not stop them from becoming good friends. However, their paths separate when they have to join other mutants in an effort to save the world.

Question 45

The title of this movie is...?

This superhero movie was released three years ago, back in 2015. This MCU movie is a sequel to another film that was released in 2012. This film starred a great number of talented Hollywood actors. For example, according to IMDb, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Idris Elba, Stellan Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson all made an appearance in this film. This movie went on to become the third highest-grossing film of the year.

Question 46

Name this film.

Recognize this actress? Yes, it was indeed Angelina Jolie who played the lead role in this movie. This movie was released in 2010 and apart from Jolie also starred Liev Schreiber, Daniel Olbrychski, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Yara Shahidi and August Diehl (IMDb). The plot of this movie focuses on a CIA officer named Evelyn Salt who is accused of being a defector. Salt is forced to go on the run, if only temporarily. Unfortunately no matter how hard she tries to prove her innocence, it really does seem like she is guilty.

Question 47

Who knows the title of this movie?

This movie is set in 1823 and focuses on a frontiersman named Hugh Glass (played by the actor Leonardo DiCaprio). While out exploring Hugh is attacked by a bear and is severely injured. Members of his hunting team decide to leave him behind and thus Glass begins his grueling journey back to civilization. This action film is actually semi-biographical. Apart from DiCaprio, other actors such as Tom Hardy, Will Poulter and Domhnall Gleeson (IMDb) also made an appearance. This film was nominated for as many as 12 Academy Awards (it won three) and as many as four Golden Globe Awards (winning, once again, three).

Question 48

The title of this film is...?

Only true movie addicts will get this one right. This movie was released in Korea and so most of us watched it with subtitles. The plot of this movie focuses on a number of passengers who are stuck on a speeding train during a zombie attack. This movie was incredibly well received both by the audience and film critics alike. While according to Rotten Tomatoes film critics did not find the plot overtly original, they nonetheless thought the movie stylish and thrilling.

Question 49

What is the name of this film?

Set in the 1970's Los Angeles, this movie focuses on a private eye named Holland March who ends up befriending an enforcer named Jackson Healy. The two are on a lookout for a missing woman named Amelia. However, Holland and Jackson are not the only people hoping to find the missing woman. Released in 2016, this hilarious neo-noir action comedy was directed by Shane Black and starred Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling (IMDb) as the lead actors. So, who can name this movie?

Question 50

Who knows the name of this movie?

Recognize this action thriller movie? It came out in 2017 and starred Charlize Theron as the lead actress. Other actors that also made an appearance included James McAvoy, John Goodman, Eddie Marsan, Toby Jones and Bill Skarsgård among many others. This movie was directed by David Leitch (IMDb). This movie follows an M16 spy named Lorraine Broughton who is sent on a seemingly impossible mission. Fans of this movie can rejoice for a sequel to it is currently in development.

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