There's No Way Anyone Can Name These Movies Based On Just One Simple Hint
- by Jessica Rae
- – on
- in Movies and TV
There are some movies that automatically qualify for a second viewing. These are the ones where the story was so intricate or well pieced together that we just have to watch it again to look at all the details. Mystery films or those with twist endings are often films that we'd like to see again so that we can see where all the clues were hidden. We might be so impressed with an actor's performance that we want to see it once more. And sometimes it's just the characters or the story itself that keeps us glued to our screens.
While some films, once watched, might just fade from our memory there are others that we don't mind watching again and again until we can almost recite the dialogue. There's no end to our curiosity when it comes to these movies. We love knowing every scene, every quote, every location, every actor's name, every nuance of our favorite flicks, even if no-one else understands our obsession!
In today's quiz, we plan to separate the casual movie-goers from the superfans by seeing who can name all these popular movies based on just one clue. Let's see who has been watching carefully (and repeatedly)!
In which sci-fi movie did Will Smith and Jaden Smith play a father-son duo?
This story is set 1000 years into the future, long after humanity was forced to leave planet Earth and make a new home on Nova Prime. The film, which was directed by M. Night Shyamalan, follows the action-packed story of a man and his young son who crash land on the surface of Earth and in order to survive, need to trust each more than ever. In which 2013 sci-fi movie did Will Smith and Jaden Smith play a father-son duo?
In which film did Leonardo DiCaprio take on the role of millionaire Jay Gatsby?
Leonardo DiCaprio has made a name for himself playing biographical roles, proving that he is capable of taking on almost any character. Baz Luhrmann (Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge) is a director known for his vision and his ability to create unique movies that stand out every time. So with Luhrmann directing and DiCaprio in the lead, this film was just bound to be a success! In which 2013 film did Leonardo DiCaprio take on the role of millionaire Jay Gatsby?
In which movie did Agent J travel back in time?
As top-secret agents, their job is to police and monitor alien movement on Earth and they've been doing it together for quite some time. In this film, Agent J and Agent K have to face a really tough enemy and in order to do defeat him, Agent J must travel back in time and team up with a younger version of Agent K. He has to change the past in order to make sure that the future is safe. In which movie did Agent J travel back in time?
In which movie was Chris Pratt a dinosaur trainer?
So here's an interesting little piece of trivia about this 2015 sci-fi adventure flick: it's currently the world's fifth-highest-grossing film of all time! In this movie, a theme park loaded with real dinosaurs is open to the public and they pour in for a little face time with these prehistoric creatures. But when something goes wrong and the dinosaurs are let loose it's up to a dino trainer and the head administrator to bring it under control again. In which movie was Chris Pratt a dinosaur trainer?
In which of these movies did Amy Adams play a linguistics professor?
What would we do if aliens ever landed on Earth? Well, once our hearts started beating again our first port of call would probably be to send someone to try and communicate with them. We'd want to try and find out what their intentions are; do they mean to harm us or have they come to help us? But communicating with interstellar beings might be easier said than done. In which of these movies did Amy Adams play a linguistics professor tasked with communicating with alien visitors?
In which movie does Chris Pratt play a space adventurer called Peter Quill?
This Marvel superhero film was directed and co-written by James Gunn and starred Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper as a group of misfits who have to go on the run after stealing a powerful orb. The movie also featured Benicio del Toro, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, and Glenn Close. It was a box-office success and the third-highest-grossing film of 2014. In which movie does Chris Pratt play a space adventurer called Peter Quill?
Who can match this picture to the right Dwayne Johnson movie?
This film is a sequel to the 1995 fantasy film which starred Robin Williams as a man who gets trapped inside a board game. Set twenty-one years after the first movie this story follows a group of teenagers who get transported inside a video game where they need to play as the characters they chose. The movie starred Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, and Bobby Cannavale. It was a success grossing over $962 million worldwide and becoming the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2017. Who can match this picture to the right title?
In which movie did Anne Hathaway work for a fashion magazine?
Starting a new job can be scary enough and we all remember how nerve-wracking it was to start our very first job. But thankfully none of us had to report to a boss quite as intimidating as this! In this movie, Anne Hathaway stars as a young college graduate who lands a job at a fashion magazine as a personal co-assistant to the editor Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Steep). The film also featured Adrian Grenier, Simon Baker, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and Tracie Thoms. In which movie did Anne Hathaway work for a fashion magazine?
Which animated movie featured the hit song "Everything is Awesome?"
In this heartwarming 2014 computer-animated movie an ordinary Lego figurine called Emmet (voiced by Chris Pratt) is told that he holds the key to saving his world. He needs to stop the crazed businessman (Will Ferrell) who created his world from gluing everything together but in order to do this he needs to think beyond the instructions. This film also featured the voices of Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman, Alison Brie, Charlie Day, Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman. Which animated movie featured the hit song "Everything is Awesome?"
In which movie is an astronaut left stranded on Mars?
This 2015 sci-fi thriller was based on a novel of the same name by Andy Weir. In this story, a group of astronauts visits Mars but gets caught in a vicious dust storm. In the confusion that follows one of the astronauts (Matt Damon) gets left behind, with the rest of the crew believing that he didn't make it. But he survives and finds a way to communicate back to Earth. In which movie was Matt Damon an astronaut stranded on Mars?
In which movie was Johnny Depp a candy maker?
In this Tim Burton film, a young boy from an impoverished family wins the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to go inside one of the most secret places in the world - Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. And the tour is led by none other than the man himself; Mr. Willy Wonka (played by Johnny Depp). Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey, Michael Keaton, Brad Pitt, Will Smith, and Adam Sandler were all considered to play Wonka but it was Depp who finally landed the role.
Which of these movies featured the song "This is Me"?
This 2017 musical starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya, grossed over $434 million worldwide (off a budget of $84 million), which makes it the fifth-highest grossing live-action musical of all time. The film followed the story of P. T. Barnum, a showman entrepreneur and how he created his circus. The film was inspired by the real-life P. T. Barnum who created the Barnum & Bailey Circus way back in 1871. Which of these movies featured the song "This is Me"?
In which movie do Brad Pitt and George Clooney plot the heist of a lifetime?
Sometimes we'll watch a movie and we just get that feeling that this is the beginning of something good. Most of us felt that way when we watched this 2001 heist film and we were right because it's grown into a successful movie franchise. But this was where it all started. This film starred George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy García, and Julia Roberts and was the fifth highest-grossing film of the year. In which movie do Brad Pitt and George Clooney plot the heist of a lifetime?
Which movie featured a lead character named Max?
In this adorable 2016 movie, a spoiled little dog named Max and his new companion Duke end up in the pound after a run-in with a mob of alley cats. They are rescued by a crazy bunny and adventure ensues. The film featured the voices of Louis C.K.(as Max), Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Steve Coogan, Ellie Kemper, Bobby Moynihan, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Jenny Slate, and Albert Brooks. There is set to be a sequel to the movie in 2019, so we've got something to look forward to!
Who can match this picture to the right movie?
This 2013 computer-animated film is based on the Dr. Seuss's children's book of the same name. The story has a strong cautionary message about looking after the environment. In this story, a young boy who lives in a town called Thneedville (a place devoid of plants and trees) dreams of winning the heart of his crush by gifting her with a tree. But in order to do this, he needs to find out what happened to them. Who can match this picture to the right movie?
Which movie told the story of Rapunzel?
In this 2010 Disney film, a beautiful princess named Rapunzel is locked away in a tower as a young baby by an old hag, Gothel, who uses her magical hair to stay young. Rapunzel grows restless and wants to know more about the outside world so when a prince uses her tower as a refuge she asks for his help to escape. This is the most expensive animated film ever made, with a whopping budget of $260 million. Which movie told the story of Rapunzel?
In which movie did Will Ferrell and Jon Heder play figure skaters?
In this 2007 sports comedy two world champion skaters, Chazz Michael Michaels (Will Ferrell), and Jimmy MacElroy (Jon Heder) end up having a brawl on the winner's podium and find themselves banned from figure skating for life. But after a few years, they find a loophole; they can compete in the championships again but only if they skate as a couple. But that will mean working together, something these polar opposites have never been able to do. In which movie did Will Ferrell and Jon Heder play figure skaters?
Which animated film featured the song "Remember Me"?
In this movie, a young boy dreams of being a musician but his family is opposed to this idea. In fact, there has been a ban on music in his family for generations and in order to realize his dream, he first needs to uncover why. This film featured the voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor, Ana Ofelia Murguía, and Edward James Olmos and was the 11th highest-grossing film of 2017. Which animated film featured the song "Remember Me"?
Which 2018 sci-fi film was based on a novel by Ernest Cline?
Imagine a world where you could be anything you wanted to be, go anywhere, and do anything. Well, that's the world of the OASIS. In this film, it's the place where people escape to, a virtual world where anyone can live out their dreams and escape the world. When the creator of this virtual world passes away he leaves behind an easter egg for his fans to find and the prize is nothing less than total control of the OASIS. Which 2018 sci-fi film was based on a novel by Ernest Cline?
In which movie was Benedict Cumberbatch a superhero?
In this film, Benedict Cumberbatch plays a brilliant surgeon whose life is changed forever after a car accident damages his hands and effectively ends his career in medicine. He goes on a pilgrimage looking for answers and finds himself caught up in a magical battle where the nature of reality itself is at stake. This 2016 superhero film also featured Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tilda Swinton, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt, Scott Adkins, and Mads Mikkelsen. In which movie was Benedict Cumberbatch a superhero?
In which movie did Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale play rival stage magicians?
This 2006 mystery drama flick told the story of two 19th century stage magicians who become life-long rivals. Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) are both interested in creating the best illusions but their rivalry and competitiveness eventually have consequences. The movie also featured Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine, Piper Perabo, Andy Serkis, Rebecca Hall, and David Bowie who plays the part of Nikola Tesla. In which movie did Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale play rival stage magicians?
In which movie did Benedict Cumberbatch play a brilliant cryptanalyst?
This 2014 historical film tells the story of British cryptanalyst Alan Turing (played by Benedict Cumberbatch), the man who successfully decrypted German intelligence codes (including the Enigma code, once thought to be unbreakable) for the British government during the World War II. The film also featured Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Charles Dance, and Mark Strong. It received eight Academy Award nominations, winning the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. In which movie did Benedict Cumberbatch play a brilliant cryptanalyst?
In which movie does Javier Bardem play the role of a Bond villain?
James Bond is one of the most famous fictional characters in the world and over the years he's been played by a number of different actors. In this Bond film the role of the sauve spy is played by Daniel Craig and in this story, MI6 is under siege by a former agent who wants revenge against M. M (Judi Dench) turns to the one man she knows she can trust - Bond. In which movie does Javier Bardem play the role of a Bond villain?
In which movie was Zach Galifianakis the voice of the Joker?
In this 2017 computer-animated film Batman (voiced by Will Arnett) finally manages to capture all of Gotham's underbelly players and lock them up. But that's not enough for him and he decides to send the Joker to the Phantom Zone just to make sure he'll never bother them again. But this backfires when the Joker returns and brings a whole new set of bad guys with him. Batman is forced to do something he's never done before: rely on others to help him save Gotham. In which movie was Zach Galifianakis the voice of the Joker?
In which movie did James Franco portray filmmaker Tommy Wiseau?
This 2017 biographical comedy-drama film was produced and directed by James Franco, who also played the lead character. It tells the real-life story of Tommy Wiseau's and how he came out of nowhere and made what is considered to be one of the worst films of all time; The Room, which went on to become a cult classic. The movie also stars Dave Franco, Seth Rogen, Alison Brie, Ari Graynor, Josh Hutcherson, and Jacki Weaver. In which movie did James Franco portray filmmaker Tommy Wiseau?
Who can match these characters to the right title?
In this 2006 animated comedy, a family of small woodland creatures wakes up from hibernation to find that humans have invaded their land and built houses all around them. This means that they have no way of collecting food for the coming winter except if they get food from the humans. A new friend offers to show them the way but he has hidden motives for wanting to help them. This film featured the voices of Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, William Shatner, Wanda Sykes, and Nick Nolte. Who can match these characters to the right title?
Which of these films starred Paul Rudd as a teeny-tiny superhero?
In this 2015 Marvel superhero film, a master thief called Scott Lang (played by Paul Rudd) is recruited by Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) to help him stop his former protégé Darren Cross from using his ground-breaking technology for nefarious purposes. In order to do this, he equips Scott with a special suit that allows him to shrink down to the size of an ant and gain superhuman powers. Which of these films starred Paul Rudd as a teeny-tiny superhero?
In which movie did pizzas and burgers fall from the sky?
Imagine having nothing to eat except sardines, sardines, and more sardines. That's the case for the people of Swallow Falls, a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean until a young inventor called Flint Lockwood creates an incredible machine which can turn water into food. But when his invention gets out of hand and starts producing massive food storms he has to find a way to shut it down. In which movie did pizzas and burgers fall from the sky?
In which Harry Potter movie did Harry compete in the Triwizard Tournament?
In this 2005 fantasy film Harry Potter and his friends return for their fourth year at Hogwarts. Not long after they have arrived Harry is chosen by the Goblet of Fire to compete in the Triwizard Tournament, even though he is not officially old enough to do so yet. This film was the highest-grossing film of 2005 and is considered to have one of the best storylines in the franchise. In which Harry Potter movie did Harry compete in the Triwizard Tournament?
In which fantasy movie was Johnny Depp the Mad Hatter?
In this 2010 Tim Burton-directed version of the classic Lewis Carroll story, a young girl called Alice lets her curiosity get the better of her and falls down a rabbit hole. She then finds herself in a fantasy world known as Underland, a place where strangely, she feels like she has been before. There she meets all types of strange characters including the Mad Hatter (played by Johnny Depp) and Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter). In which fantasy movie was Johnny Depp the Mad Hatter?
Who can match this picture to the right movie?
In this Pixar animated film, a superhero couple is forced into a boring mundane life when all superhero activities are suddenly banned. The father enjoys his family but he longs for adventure so when he's called to battle an out of control robot he leaps into action. But he soon runs into trouble and it's up to his family to save him. This film featured the voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox, Jason Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, and Elizabeth Peña. Who can match this picture to the right movie?
In which film was Alec Baldwin "The Boss"?
In this 2017 animated film, a family is blessed with a new baby, but he's unlike any baby you've ever seen before. He arrives at his new home in a taxi, wearing a smart little suit and carrying a briefcase. His older brother Tim soon learns that the baby (voiced by Alec Baldwin) is actually a spy on a mission. The film also featured the voices of Miles Bakshi, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, and Tobey Maguire. In which film was Alec Baldwin "The Boss"?
In which movie are Sandra Bullock and George Clooney stranded in space?
In this 2013 sci-fi thriller, Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star as two US astronauts who are left stranded in space after their space shuttle is destroyed. The film was a box office success grossing over $723 million off the back of a budget of $100 million, which made it the eighth highest-grossing film of the year. It was nominated for ten Oscars and won seven, including Best Director, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects. In which movie are Sandra Bullock and George Clooney stranded in space?
In which movie did Emma Watson play the role of Belle?
In this film a young woman finds herself falling in love with a prince who has been cursed to look like a beast. This film starred Emma Watson and Dan Stevens as well as Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Audra McDonald, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Ian McKellen, and Emma Thompson. It is one of the most expensive films ever made (with a budget in excess of $244 million) and the second-highest-grossing film of 2017. In which movie did Emma Watson play the role of Belle?
In which film did the character Scrat make his first appearance?
In this 2002 animated comedy animals need to migrate to escape the freezing winters of the ice age. Two of these animals Manny, a somber woolly mammoth and Sid, a loudmouth sloth find a human baby and set out to return him home. The film featured the voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature. This film was the start of a successful franchise which now includes four movies. In which film did the character Scrat make his first appearance?
In which movie was Leonardo DiCaprio a trickster?
This movie is based on the real-life exploits of Frank Abagnale, a young man who before his 19th birthday successfully assumed the persona of an airline pilot, a doctor and a lawyer while becoming a master check fraudster. When he was eventually caught, he was recruited to help them catch other cheque forgers. Leonardo DiCaprio plays the lead role in this film and Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, and Nathalie Baye also star. In which movie was Leonardo DiCaprio a confidence trickster?
In which of these movies did Russell Brand play a rock star?
In this 2010 comedy film, an ambitious record executive (played by Jonah Hill) thinks he landed the assignment of a lifetime; a chance to escort British rock legend Aldous Snow ( Russell Brand) to an L.A.'s Theatre for the first leg of his comeback tour. But Snow has different ideas and is not interested in keeping to any timeline. This laugh-a-minute flick also featured Elisabeth Moss, Rose Byrne, Sean "Diddy" Combs, and Colm Meaney in supporting roles. In which of these movies did Russell Brand play a rock star?
In which movie does Drew Barrymore suffer from amnesia?
In this 2004 romantic comedy, Adam Sandler plays the role of a veterinarian who has a reputation when it comes to women. That is until he meets a woman named Lucy (Drew Barrymore) who suffers from a syndrome which stops her from remembering anything that happened the previous day. This means that every day he needs to woo her all over again. The movie also features Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, Lusia Strus, Blake Clark, and Dan Aykroyd. In which movie does Drew Barrymore suffer from amnesia?
In which movie does Bradley Cooper play a struggling writer?
Imagine if there was a pill that you could take which would enable you to work faster, more creatively and for longer? Would you worry about the side effects of such a pill? Well, in this 2011 sci-fi film Bradley Cooper's character (Edward Morra), a struggling writer, stumbles across such a pill and uses it to help him build a better life. But, like everything, his success comes with a price. In which movie does Bradley Cooper play a struggling writer?
In which movie did Johnny Depp play Dr. Will Caster?
In this science fiction film, Johnny Depp plays the role of a brilliant scientist whose work explores artificial intelligence. But just as he is about to complete his sentient computer he passes away and his wife decides to try and upload his consciousness into this supercomputer. To her surprise, it works but it's not long before things start to go wrong. The film was written by Jack Paglen who also co-wrote Alien: Covenant and Roadside Picnic. In which movie did Johnny Depp play Dr. Will Caster?