Name As Many Movie Characters As Possible In Under 2 Minutes!
- by Ricky Bambuto
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- in Movies and TV
Do you think you really know movies? Are you that dangerous trivia master who's here to show us just how quizzes like these are taken? Is there a drawer somewhere in your room with hundreds - no, thousands - of box office movie tickets you've been saving over the years?
If that's the case, then perhaps we've met our match today. This quiz was designed to stump trivia amateurs by giving them a quiz they couldn't possibly ace. However, it seems that you're a true guru who eats quizzes like these for lunch.
Still, hold your horses for a second there. What follows is a succession of various characters from the biggest motion pictures released in collective memory. There are characters here that even a rank trivia noob will be able to name; however, as you progress through the quiz, you'll find other faces whose names will be hard to conjure in mind - even for an ace trivia star like you.
If you get stumped here, those saved box office receipts won't help you. All you can count on is your (hopefully) depthless knowledge of movie characters. If you can name them all, you can call yourself a true guru. If not, better luck next time.
Who's this character?
This double agent is on a secret mission - to ensure that you don't guess his name correctly. Too bad his signature face is plastered in this picture's focus, and it happens to be a very recognizable face, too. It doesn't take a trivia buff to attach this gentleman's mug to his name, since it's a fundamental bit of knowledge. Unless you've been living in the desert your entire life, this first movie character should be a welcome breeze for you.
Who's this character?
Let's change the scenery - follow us to a magical land, where magic is real and anything is possible. This world is filled with witches and wizards who try to go about their daily lives without being stricken off by an evil sorcerer. Such is the plight of this famous movie character through her epic franchise. Even if you haven't followed along with her adventure, one of the names below should definitely stick out. Can you guess this witch's name?
Who's this character?
Stupid is as stupid does, and stupid doesn't necessarily spend its time sitting on a bench alone in blank nothingness. There's a reason for each of this character's actions, though it may not be apparent to casual observers. Step back and look at the big picture, though, and you'll see how neatly things pan out in the end. If you can't guess this super famous movie character's name, we're not sure how seriously you take the medium. Let's see if you're a buff.
Who's this character?
Under the sea is a whole new universe - the laws are different here, and so are the people. The people are fish, of course, like the one smiling and waving at you here. She was initially introduced in Finding Nemo before being given her own feature. If you've seen either film, it's unlikely that you'll forget her name, since she's quite the wacky fish. Like Nemo's her adventure is epic, though maybe a tad clumsier. What's this fish called?
Who's this character?
Is this character about to get married. No, something's off... he seems to be reaching for that ring as it falls down toward him, but he doesn't seem like he wants to put it on. In fact, this might be the Ring of Power, in which case this little movie icon would disappear from normal view, though he'll be quite visible under the mighty Eye of Sauron. Do you even know what we're talking about here? If not, you might not recognize this guy.
Who's this character?
This next movie icon is arguably the wisest character in cinema, though he can't seem to put a single sentence together properly. Maybe he doesn't need to - he's just that wise. He's also quite well known, whether or not you're a mother's basement type sci fi buff. Even if you haven't seen the franchise he's a part of, this little creature distinguishes himself from it like a blooming flower. There will be way tougher questions to follow, so don't stumble here.
Who's this character?
This character definitely looks like a pirate, though he also looks quite confused. If we had to guess, someone probably stole his rum, and everyone he sees is a potential suspect. Don't judge the man - in a pinch, he happens to be just the pirate you want on your side. Thing is, in any other case, he's a handful to deal with. Let's move on so he can continue looking for his rum. Do you recognize this famous pirate?
Who's this character?
There is great power emanating from this superhero - we can feel it emanating from the pixels. You might have seen this power being demonstrated on the big screen, where she put it to great use. This character was introduced as a part of DC's movie universe, a series that is often discussed despite its bad ratings compared to Marvel's franchises. Regardless of what you think of her cinematic universe, you should at least know what this character's name is.
Who's this character?
This famous fictional lady is not the only one to sport a mean bow and arrow game in recent years, but her archery definitely sticks out over others. Sorry, Legolas - you had your time. Maybe if he wasn't such a film flam during The Lord of the Rings series, Legolas would have been featured here instead of this character. As it stands, we had to include for sure. If you can't name this one, do you even watch movies?
Who's this character?
There's triumph in the air, and that burst of energy is coming from this guy. His series ran through the 90s among a number of the actor's other comedies. Despite his range of characters, this one always sticks out as singularly wacky, insane even, yet effective. Question his methods all you want, you can't deny that this guy gets the job done. If ever you find yourself in the midst of a pet related crime, he's the guy to pretend to call, for sure.
Who's this character?
This next character definitely looks like he's up to no good. Judging from this picture alone, he even looks like the malicious type, who only wants to see the world burn. However, if you remember his classic movie, there's really no evil bone in his body. All he wants to do is soak in the moment and have fun, even if it means skipping school to do so. School can be boring sometimes, if you know what we mean. What's this guy's name?
Who's this character?
It seems as though the gods themselves have descended upon this quiz. Was it blasphemy that we included one of their own as a bit of trivia? We repent! Ergh, anyway, as the clouds above us form into an apocalyptic storm, let's see if we can move on to the next question without angering this god any further. We don't want to be at the receiving end of that hammer when it swings, because it's quite heavy. What's this character's name?
Who's this character?
Although it took her a while to find some self acceptance, this character has finally reached a happy place where she can be with the ogre she loves. Too bad a psychotic fairy godmother is fluttering toward her ready to bring her house of cards down, but that's just an obstacle in need of being climbed over. If this character and her fella work together, they can overcome any challenge despite how supernatural. Let's see if you know this lady's name.
Who's this character?
Now that we've left the fairy tale world, let's spice things up a bit with a historical war. This one was super uneven - 300 Spartans versus like a trillion soldiers of the Persian Empire. And you know what? The Spartans won! Just kidding, or not - we won't spoil the ending in case you didn't see the movie, but we hope you've seen this mug in memes enough to pick out his name from the following options. Let's see.
Who's this character?
You ask this guy a favor on the day of his daughter's wedding? Wow, bold move. He'll probably grant you the favor if he can manage it, but one day, he'll come to you with a request for a favor. And hey, let's just say you'd better do whatever he asks, otherwise you'll be swimming with the fishes if you know what we're saying. Also, as a form of respect, you should definitely know this classic character's name. Otherwise, hey, don't worry about it.
Who's this character?
There's something in the air in this scene, and it's hard to put a finger on - like some invisible membrane that's everywhere and nowhere. This membrane affects everything - in fact, it is everything. However, this character knows that you can get to the other side of the net, if you can hack it. Such a thing is a mind boggle and we won't dig any further down the rabbit hole for now. If this is the real world, try naming this character.
Who's this character?
Wanna play a little game? Well, you are, so let's keep playing it. This character is the main villain in Christopher Nolan's A Dark Knight, though you probably didn't need to be told that. If you know anything about movies at all, then you'll definitely recognize this guy's face and tying that to his name shouldn't be a problem. His performance wowed audiences worldwide, earning several awards for the actor including a posthumous Oscar. One of the best villains ever, for sure.
Who's this character?
What happens when a robot finds a rubix cube? We can't really tell, since this is only a still frame of this bot's movie and not a film clip of it. You'll have had to have seen the movie to know what's about to transpire here, and if you did so, you'll also know the vast, comprehensive story behind the little guy and the cube he's holding. It's a heck of a story, no doubt about that. What's this robot's name?
Who's this character?
This character might seem pure evil at first glance, but if you hang out with him for a minute or two, you realize that all he really wants to do is have a good laugh or two. The unfortunate part is that there's often a victim to his humor, and that victim might be you if you don't get out of his world soon enough. It's too bad he's such a psychopath, otherwise he'd be less stressful to hang out with.
Who's this character?
No matter what the news, this wunderkind anchor can announce it, and announce it proudly. No one plays the saxophone as beautifully as he does - the sound alone can turn the beat of your heart up and down like a roller coaster. He hails from San Diego, which is Spanish for a whale's... never mind. The point is, this movie character is well known enough by now that you should have already clicked on the right button. Did you?
Who's this character?
In ancient Japan, this character finds herself embroiled in an epic journey that the entire empire has their eyes on. At different times she's a prim and proper lady, warrior Valkyrie, and mysterious geisha. It's hard to pin point exactly who she is - in fact, we doubt even she knows. Thankfully though, she has a little dragon who gives her advice and lights her candles in times of need. We wish we had that... anyway, who's this cartoon character?
Who's this character?
The receiving end of that creepy stare is definitely not the place you'd want to be in. There is pure evil written all over this guy's face, and unlike some of the other villains that have come up so far, any hope for redemption is long lost. There's nothing to bring this guy back to the good side, so don't try convincing him - just run away! Otherwise, you might see what he does with his cattle gun. You don't want to.
Who's this character?
If you can't recognize this character from his fedora (or cowboy hat, or safari cap, or whatever you want to call it, then maybe the cold, hard look in his eye gives it away. This character is a relentless adventurer who will stop at nothing in order to complete his mission successfully. He's been the center of a major film franchise for decades now, so we're not asking much of you. Just pick his name from the options below, and we'll move on.
Who's this character?
In Quentin Tarantino's Nazi Germany, there's no telling what sort of zany characters will creep up from the side of evil. Well, there is some telling, since we're looking at one of them. This diabolical villain is a smooth talker - the ultimate good cop. He'll make you think he's on your side then, like a snake, he'll turn the tables right around. If you've seen this guy in his element, it's hard to forget about him. What's his name?
Who's this character?
When the world is collapsing around you and all else seems to fail, you can look up to the skies and pray that a superhero will save the day. Hopefully you'd see this angel descend with her team of legends behind her. If they show up, you can bet that even the universe's most deadly forces will have to back down. This character is at the core of a record breaking film franchise, so we doubt this is your first time seeing her.
Who's this character?
Uh oh - it looks like another classic movie character has appeared out of the blue, and this one wants to fight you! With his outstretched hand, he's looking right at you and saying, "Come on." If you belong in the real world and not the phoney one, you'll take him up on his challenge and destroy him. That's what he wants, but he won't be taken down without a fight. However, he might be taken down with his own name.
Who's this character?
There aren't many cartoon lions quite as legendary as this one. Here he is looking at his son - the light of his life - though little does he know this would be one of the last few times the two will ever spend together. Spoiler alert - this lion eventually ends up being sent to the great Pride Rock in the sky, by his own brother no less. We don't feel bad spoiling this character's movie, since you've definitely seen it.
Who's this character?
Witness the piercing gaze of this MCU heroine, and be thankful that the stare she's giving you looks to be a kind one. If you ever give this space warrior reason to be mad at you, it would be better for you to exit the planet's atmosphere than to experience her wrath. Perhaps you've seen her epic clash against her own sister in a recent Marvel blockbuster, or perhaps you've missed this character entirely. Do you keep up with the MCU?
Who's this character?
Now you've done it - we don't know what button you pushed, but it appears as though a psychopath has creeped onto the scene, and he looks happy. That's not a good thing, for sure. Thankfully this creeper is bound within the frame of this pic, but we're not sure how long we can hold him here! Before things get out of hand, name this character so he can disappear for a while. Hopefully the next question is less stressful.
Who's this character?
Now that we're out of the woods, let's watch the throes of true love unfold on screen. It looks like ole Leo is here and at his spriteliest, wooing the object of his affection. Their love is true, for sure, but it doesn't end up lasting very long. In fact, this picture breaks your heart just looking at it. Before we crumble into pieces, let's see if you can name this classic character. His movie is one of the grand daddies of them all.
Who's this character?
We couldn't show one half of Hollywood's heart without the other. The object of ole Leo's affection - the lovely Kate. Too bad her real life actress' name doesn't hint at her movie one. It'll take a real buff to remember the actual character. She loves standing dangerously at a ship's bow and posing as one of the French girls. She makes it out of the boat alive, but with half her heart. So it goes. What's this character's name?
Who's this character?
We've wandered into magical grounds once more, and this time it looks like we've stumbled upon an epic battle ground. The fate of this world of witchcraft and wizardry might be at stake, so let's hope the good side wins. Of course, if you've seen this all play out on screen, you know exactly what happens immediately after this shot. Can you match this character's picture to his name, or do you need some help? Because you can't have any.
Who's this character?
Austin Powers wouldn't be quite the deadly double agent that he is without some help from his faithful sidekick. Of course, this role tends to transition from femme fatale to femme fatale, but the version pictured here will always be remembered, for a number of reasons. You might recall that tell tale scene at the end of the movie, but we'll hint no more at Austin Powers spoilers. Let's see if you can name this classic 90s character. We believe in you.
Who's this character?
There's triumph written all over this scene, from the smiling mug to the boulder fist, held rigidly in the open air. If you're looking for inspiration through stories of victory, the fable of this Philadelphia boxer is a good place to start. If the picture seems totally unrecognizable, you might need to visit your local night school for a semester of Film 101. Try earning your degree before the end of this quiz, because things are about to get tough.
Who's this character?
That's right - didn't expect this one, did you. No, this isn't the toy store - this is Andy's room, where anything can happen. By anything, we mean the toys come to life and do all assortments of things. If you've seen their antics, it's hard to forget their names - especially the head honcho pictured here. This guy gets himself into his share of slippery situations, to say the very least about it all. If you know anything about movies, you know who he is.
Who's this character?
This character has drawn her sword, and that's bad news for everyone involved - except for those who don't stand in her way and who haven't wrong her in the past. If you belong to that group, then you can safely tip toe out of here - if not, get ready for the battle royale that you will surely lose. Even if this character is facing 88 minions, she'll make quick work of all of them to get her revenge.
Who's this character?
Well, look we have here - it seems as though Uma Thurman has sneaked her way out of that last feature and into this one. They're both by Quentin Tarantino, of course, who isn't the type to allow miss Thurman's talent to go by unnoticed. She's showing her range in these two performances, this being her flawless version of a damaged femme fatale. If you've seen this character's tense on screen moments, then you should definitely be able to remember her name.
Who's this character?
The hero of this movie was close friends with the character pictured here, until a turning point in the story after which they began to butt heads. At some point, a twist in the narrative was revealed - a significant one, though we're not sure if it made this guy more or less of a foe. Regardless, if you've seen the movie, you know exactly how things panned out. Can you match this mug to the iconic character? Let's see.
Who's this character?
Something tells us this character is about to ask us if he can phone home. It's hard for us to get the message across - our phone signals can't extend far enough to reach other galaxies, duh. It's better for this alien to enjoy the time he has on Earth - things will work themselves out eventually, for sure. The movie this little guy is from is an all time classic, directed by none other than the great Steven Spielberg.
Who's this character?
It's cold where this character is from - cold enough to drive people crazy. We can't exactly tell you where she's from, since doing so would be like laying the answer to this question out on a platter. Despite her apparent innocence, this character had to step up to the plate to fulfill her core job requirements before this movie was through. Have you seen her story, either in its original form on the big screen or its adapted one for the small?
Who's this character?
It's lucky that this kid has his wits about him, otherwise the home invasion scenario he was involved him might have turned out differently. As it was told, his story is one of the best known in movie history, and chances are you've seen it at least once. If you have, then it shouldn't be a stretch for you to click the little critter's name. Unless you're not that really into movies after all, and if so we admire your resolve in making it this far.
Who's this character?
Another classic 90s movie kid, this one might even be more special than the first. When it comes down to it, both these kids have been the stars of hit movies, but only one of them can move things with the power of the mind. You're looking at her beaming face right now, and it's a face you should definitely remember if you're into movie trivia. Take your time with this one, because it might take some smarts. What's this character's name?
Who's this character?
Chocolate is great, but should be eaten in moderation. You definitely shouldn't go nuts at a chocolate factory or anything like that. Don't wade in a chocolate fountain or eat treats off a conveyor belt. Bah, these kids won't listen to us anyway. They just heard us say chocolate and now they've divided themselves into teams. Anyway, maybe we can reason with the headmaster of this chocolate factory. We recognize his face, and we definitely know his name - do you?
Who's this character?
Don't run away from this beast quite yet. He might be a monster, but he's perfectly civilized and would probably take a conversation over a battle. When he scares people, he's usually just doing his job, so give the guy a break. If you can't sit a conversation through, just click his name from the options below and we can disappear in a cloud of smoke. Hopefully this guy doesn't go rogue and follow us down, but he just might.
Who's this character?
Who can forget a movie character like this one? There have been bad villains over the history of movies, but not many have had quite the omnipresence of this one. He's everywhere all that once - a moderator of sorts of the reality human beings think they inhabit. Before we risk twisting our neurons thinking about this movie, let's see if you recognize this crazy character. If not, he might see fit to bring you in for a brief interrogation of his own.
Who's this character?
It looks like you've done wrong - a classic movie character is scolding you, and she's very serious about it. Maybe you messed up, or maybe this is just how she speaks to everyone. Either way, we have the feeling that she's liable to unleash some devastating dark magic sometime soon. Despite this character being contained within the picture's frame for the time being, we've seen witch's who can twist the dimensions themselves. Better get away! What's this old school character's name?
Who's this character?
These last few questions might seem difficult to you if you're just the casual observer of the great film medium. However, since you've made it this far, we'll pay you the respect of assuming you know your stuff. So, out of that respect, let's see if you can pull this character's name from her face - with sunglasses on. That's right, the final round of our quiz won't be for the feeble movie buff. Only a buff and a half can name them all.
Who's this character?
There is darkness permeating the very air in this scene - we can feel it emanating from the screen. The character pictured here is known for his signature brand of darkness, and fans of his have worshiped that darkness for almost a generation now. If you're among his tribe, this one should be a total breeze - if not, you'll have to find your inner buff to make it through. Can you do it, or is the darkness too much?
Who's this character?
Aha! You've fallen into our trap. You didn't think we'd allow you to reach the end of the quiz without a real challenge, did you? It looks like you've been caught in the lifeless gaze of a movie robot who does not mess around. If he wants to, he'll trap you in this quiz forever, unless you can somehow affect his engineering. But that would take time! Maybe he'll shut himself down if you can guess his name right. There's only one way to find out.
Who's this character?
We've reached the end - the final boss. He doesn't even look like he knows where he is, which is good. You can take your time to get this final name right and prove that you really know your movies. Let's do it before this character gets the chance to have a double espresso and splash water on his face. Can you muster the strength for a final click, or do you also need a double espresso? You can have one after this - you'll need it for the next quiz.