Only A True Movie Buff Can Name 100% Of These Movies. Can You?
- by Margaret Wells
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You have many talents. All your friends know it. One of your biggest talents, however, is being a geek of the cinema.
If that's true, then you should have no trouble acing this geek movie quiz. Some of the movies on this list are the cream of the crop-- some of the best movies ever made. In other words, if you're a movie lover, you should ace every answer. On the other hand, maybe you're not a cinema geek so much as an all around geek. If that's the case, this quiz is still perfect for you. Some titles are more recognizable if you're a true nerd, since this list also includes geek happy titles. Most answers can be guessed right by any true film buff, so start guessing. From Harry Potter to Star Wars to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, every beloved geek title is included on this list.
If you love movies, you'll recognize award winning titles, cult classics, and movies everyone loves. If you can't get a good score on this quiz, then you don't know movies. Ready to put your cinema love to the test? Any film lover should be able to ace this movie quiz.
Can you name this movie?
Any true geek should be able to identify this epic fantasy film. Made at the turn of the century, this movie is finally starting to get old. That doesn't mean, however, that people aren't still watching it. Unless you were living in a cave deep under a goblin city for the last twenty years, then you absolutely know the name of this fantasy phenomenon. Based on the novel by JRR Tolkien, this movie is filled with wizards, elves, and hobbits.
Can you name this movie?
This one should be pretty easy. With Infinity War's recent release, it seems like most movie goers have the Marvel Universe on the brain. Any true geek should be able to recognize these superheroes, but if you can't, here are their names: in this screen shot, we can see Black Widow, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, and the Hulk. Do you know your superhero movies? If you do, you should be able to identify this Marvel film in a heartbeat.
Can you name this movie?
This film might have come out in the 90s, but people are still watching and quoting it. Starring Keanu Reeves, this epic sci fi story is about a futuristic world. Humans are used to power a giant machine, but while they sleep, they dream about fake lives in the 1990s, inside the matrix. Neo (Reeves) has to learn how to manipulate the fake world in order to win freedom for humanity. What is the name of this beloved action flick?
Can you name this movie?
The lead character of this movie isn't featured in the screen shot. That's okay, however, because you should also recognize his antagonist. This is the Joker, one of the most famous screen villains of all time. You should be able to recognize what film franchise the Joker belongs in, as well as the title of his specific movie. True geeks know this DC story backwards and forwards, and have seen this classic superhero movie at least once. Can you name it?
Can you name this movie?
If you didn't recognize this movie at once, then you're behind the times. Now a few years old, this movie was part of The Lord of the Rings franchise, without being part of the original trilogy. It stars Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, the reluctant hobbit who goes on adventures with a bunch of dwarves, and a wizard named Gandalf the Grey. You should be able to instantly recognize this epic fantasy movie. What's the name of this JRR Tolkien story?
Can you name this movie?
A cult classic with war movie enthusiasts, this film is praised for both its quality and its reality. Unlike previous films that glorified war, this film was immersive and showed what World War 2 was really like. Starring Tom Hanks, it follows a division in World War 2 who go in search of a solider. His three brothers have died, and he's going to be sent home before his mother loses all four of his sons. Can you name this famous movie?
Can you name this movie?
If you don't recognize this Marvel superhero, then you've probably been living in the woods for the last few decades. Just about everyone should be able to identify this Marvel hero, played by Robert Downey Junior. Guessing his movie is easy, since it's his super hero name, and the first of his three part franchise. Even if you're not into superheroes, you should be able to guess this Marvel movie right. Take a guess and see if you're a true geek.
Can you name this movie?
If this face scares you, it's probably because you've seen this movie. Or, it's just because the face is scary. This 1980s movie is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. It's an all out horror film, and it follows the horrible adventures of a family who's stuck staying in a Colorado Hotel, all alone, until spring. Things start going wrong, with ghosts, madness, and every other horror you can think of. Know the movie? "Here's Jackie!"
Can you name this movie?
It doesn't get much better than Harrison Ford, and that's exactly who you're looking at. The hat, coat, and ancient temple should also give you a clue. You're looking at a Steven Spielberg cult favorite from the 80s, and if you haven't seen it, then you need your geek card revoked. The first in this franchise, this film follows the adventures of a 1930s archaeologist who's trying to keep an ancient Jewish relic out of the hands of the Nazis.
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This film was an explosion a decade ago. If you're too young, you might not even know it, but any true film buff will recognize it right away. You might have hated this film. You might have forgotten all about it. Or, you might still go around saying, "You could be drinking whole milk if you wanted to." A weird, awkward, unusual delight, no one expected this movie to become as famous as it did. Can you name this film?
Can you name this movie?
If you haven't seen this movie, then you either have an aversion to bizarre, low budget gore, an aversion to British comedy, or you have no sense of humor. This famous cult classic was made with such a low budget, actors had to pretend to ride horses, while someone followed them around clicking coconuts. A hallmark of absurdist humor, this movie follows the adventures of round table knights and their quests around Camelot. Can you name this British cult classic?
Can you name this movie?
This film was a phenomenon when it first came out, and it's still considered one of the most mind-bending films of the last few decades. Made by Christopher Nolan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, this movie follows a group of thieves who know how to navigate people's dreams. Their goal is to plant a seed inside a target's mind, so deep down the target doesn't realize it was planted. With three levels of dream worlds, this movie had everyone thinking hard.
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If you can't name this franchise, then you're not only not a geek, you also haven't seen any movies in the last twenty years. Riding the fantasy mania of The Lord of the Rings, this movie is part of the best selling series written by J.K. Rowling. Just about every millennial grew up in love with the Wizarding World, and will be able to name this movie in a heartbeat. Even if you've never seen the film, you should be able to guess its name.
Can you name this movie?
Speaking of fantasy mania, this film is part of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on the books by JRR Tolkien. Any true fan should know that this shot is from the first film of the franchise. This movie follows Frodo on his journey out of the Shire, to Rivendell, and ultimately towards Mount Doom. A true geek should be able to guess this movie in a heartbeat, so get your geek badge on and make a guess.
Can you name this movie?
If you haven't seen this classic comedy starring Bill Murray, then you're seriously missing out. Besides being outrageously funny, it's considered one of the best films ever made. It's about a selfish, egocentric news caster who gets stuck inside a small town, reliving February 2nd, over and over and over. Until he lives that day right, he's stuck inside an endless cycle of living the exact same day, no matter what. Hilarious and heartwarming, this comedy classic goes by what name?
Can you name this movie?
Are you not entertained? This famous, well beloved movie follows the life of a General whose life is taken from him. Forced to become a Gladiator, he fights to regain justice and the life he lost. A gripping story, complete with details that will have history buffs both groaning and cheering, this epic film should be on your list of Watched Movies. If it isn't, it should get on your list--but first, you have to guess the title of the film.
Can you name this movie?
Who you gonna call? Speaking of Bill Murray, this 80s classic also stars Ernie Hudson, Harold Ramis, and Dan Aykroyd. When a team of scientists discovers that ghosts are real, they end up compiling a crew... to ensnare ghosts for study. While science plays into it, ultimately, their job is to hunt down ghosts and get them out of buildings. Even if you haven't seen this film, it's next to impossible to not know its name. Can you guess right?
Can you name this movie?
The first rule about this movie is that you can't talk about it. Few films have gained the cult following that this one has, and even the author of the book said the film was better. Starring Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, and Edward Norton, this story is about a man who wants more out of his life... so he starts a fight club in the basement of a bar. With weird twists and human commentary, this film is considered a classic.
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If you don't know the name of this movie, then you're no geek. With the recent revival of this franchise, you should have no trouble identifying the world and the characters. A true fan even knows the specific movie in this screen shot. Princess Leia's cinnamon roll buns should be a giveaway, as well as Luke's baby face. Anyone should be able to guess this 80s sci fi classic in a heartbeat. If you can't, you have some movie watching to do.
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Last but not least in the franchise, this film is part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. If you know your Lord of the Rings movies, then you should have no trouble guessing this one right. One of the biggest clues in this shot is the light that Frodo is holding, as well as the color of Gandalf's robes. You should be able to recognize where this movie falls in the series, as well as be able to remember its name.
Can you name this movie?
This movie came out in the 1930s, but we know you recognize it. If you don't, then you're seriously out of touch with pop culture! Just about everyone knows the title of this movie: from the yellow brick road, to the scarecrow, tin man, cowardly lion, and Dorothy, you should be able to guess the title of this 1930s musical. This story was first a book, and it helped spark new projects like Wicked and Oz. It was also the first color film.
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If you don't recognize this beefcake of a superhero, then we know you haven't gone anywhere near Marvel. Any Marvel fan should be able to recognize this muscular Avenger, who's like the offspring of a pirate and an angel. His signature hammer, Viking hair, and dramatic red cloak should also clue you in. While this Avenger has had three of his own movies, we'll give you a hint: this is the first one. For a true geek, it should be an easy guess.
Can you name this movie?
This movie helped spark an interest in old time magic acts, and is rumored to have birthed new projects like The Night Circus. The movie is about two magicians who are constantly trying to out-do one another. Their rivalry turns complex and deadly, and the movie is full of plot twists and unexpected truths. A true Christopher Nolan film, it stars Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson, and Michael Cane. Can you guess the name of this mind bending movie?
Can you name this movie?
This Tim Burton movie is entirely claymation. If you watched it as a kid, you either developed a love of Halloween or had nightmares for weeks. Either way, this eerie little film became famous for its originality, art, and music. It follows the story of Jack, a Halloween creature who wants to conquer Christmas. True Tim Burton, it has plenty of weirdness, off-putting characters, and magic. This musical claymation should be an obvious guess. Can you remember the name of this movie?
Can you name this movie?
A recent movie, this funny, brainy, science-filled movie starred Matt Damon, and was based on a best selling ebook. When an astronaut (Matt Damon) is stranded on Mars, he has to find a way to stay alive until a shuttle can return him to Earth. His survival methods are overseen by the crew back home. The whole movie is perfect for fans who loved that single scene in Apollo 13 where the crew had to improvise using only tools on their ship.
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This story first started out as a famous radio series. Then, it became a book. Then, in 2005, it became a movie. The story follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, who has to leave Earth. (Because Earth is being destroyed, since it's in the way of an intergalactic freeway.) Funny, weird, and a cult classic, any true geek should be able to recognize the name of this movie, even if they haven't seen it. Can you guess the film right?
Can you name this movie?
If you don't know this famous moment, from this famous movie, then you're no geek. Even the least geeky person on earth should be able to recognize this famous Star Wars scene. After all, the conversation happening in this screen shot might be the most famous five word line in cinema. Darth Vader reached towards Luke and says... ?We know you've heard this line. If you're a true geek, you've seen this movie. Can you name this Star Wars film?
Can you name this movie?
By the time this movie came out, we'd already seen two Spiderman films. While Sony fought to keep their rights to the franchise, they kept making more pictures, so we saw the origin story of Peter Parker twice. When Marvel finally got back the rights, they wisely chose to skip the origin story. Instead, they followed Peter's high school adventures, his growing talent, and his desire to please Tony Stark. Any superhero fan should be able to name this Marvel film.
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If you haven't seen this geek cult classic, then you need to rent it tonight. Incredibly odd, unusual, and funny, this movie stars Michael Cera as Scott, a happy nerd who falls in love with a girl. His goal is to date her, but he can't. Until, that is, he defeats all seven of her exes. Full of hilarious dialogue, stylized fight sequences, and great performances, you might recognize other faces in this film, like Chris Evans and Aubrey Plaza.
Can you name this movie?
The last film in the original Star Wars trilogy, this movie stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford. This film opens as the crew rescues Han from the clutches of Jabba the Hut. From there, they make their way towards defeating the Emperor, meeting Ewoks, and saving the galaxy. Any Star Wars fan should know the film in a heartbeat, just from the screenshot. Even if you don't love Star Wars, you should be able to name this film at once.
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If you haven't seen this world famous Alfred Hitchcock thriller, then you're missing out. Just about everyone knows this movie, especially its famous shower murder. When a young woman shows up at Norman Bates motel, she ends up brutally murdered-- and for the rest of the film, we try to discover by whom. The killer in this film was based on a real life serial killer, and the plot twist at the end gave everyone's stomach a jump. Can you name it?
Can you name this movie?
This 80s film is beloved by nerds all across the world. While it wasn't a huge success when first released, it exploded as a cult classic once the VHS came out. Full of witty dialogue, bizarre characters, and an immensely talented cast, this movie follows the love story of Wesley and Buttercup, and their adventures with Prince Humperdink, Vizzini, Fezzik, and Inigo Montoya. Even if you haven't seen this well beloved film, you should be able to recognize its name.
Can you name this movie?
When this movie came out, the world hadn't yet discovered one of its biggest obsessions. By the time the eighth film in the franchise was released, fans of this series filled just about every country on earth. One of the most widely loved book series in the world, this story opened its film journey with this movie. The first of eight, this film follows the adventures of a boy who found out he was a wizard. We know you know the title.
Can you name this movie?
Not everyone watched this movie back in the 80s when it first came out. Everyone who did, however, grew up loving it. Controversial at the time, it was a movie starring kids, for kids, with the language and sexual references of a grown up's movie. Kids, apparently, didn't mind however, since fans of this movie still remember its pirate treasure, thugs, and weird adventures today. We might even have this movie to thank for Stranger Things. Can you guess the title?
Can you name this movie?
You might have looked at this screenshot and guessed it was a war movie, like Saving Private Ryan. If you did, look again. While much of this movie takes place during World War 2, it's a superhero movie, and it stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, a very skinny, small dude who ends up a powerful superhero. (That's him in the screenshot.) If you don't know the movie and the superhero right away, think back on who played a huge role in this fictional World War 2.
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This film is beloved by guys and girls alike, but especially by guys. When asked what their favorite movie is, most guys will answer with the title of this film. The story of William Wallace, and his fight against the British, is heroic and inspiring. While history buffs might get annoyed at this movie, and some might find it dull, it strikes a chord in millions of people's hearts. Can you name this Mel Gibson film about Scottish oppression and resistance?
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This movie was criticized for being a remake of Pocahontas, with an unoriginal story and melodramatic choices. While the plot itself was scrutinized, this film broke box office records, and it was a mesmerizing theater-going experience. With incredible CGI and a strange, beautiful world, this movie captured imaginations all across the globe. You may not have seen this film, but you should be able to recognize the story from the screen shot pictured here and name the title of this hit film.
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This drama was nominated for 9 academy awards, including Best Picture. It stars Fred Haise, Jim Lovell, Kevin Bacon, and Tom Hanks. It's based on the true events of the Apollo 13 lunar mission. On their way to the moon, the crew experiences sudden disaster, and the mission is called off. Their lives are now at risk, and the astronauts and NASA have to work together to bring them safely back to earth. Any true geek should be able to name this space film.
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One of the greatest films from the 80s (technically 1979) this film is a hallmark of both horror and sci fi, and it stars Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley. When a space crew lands on a distant planet, one of the men is attacked by a mysterious life form that attaches itself to his face. Without Ripley's permission, the crew brings the life form (and the man) back onto the ship, unknowingly exposing the ship to a deadly alien killer.
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This film might be old, but any geek has heard of it, and any film lover has seen it. It doesn't have a 100% on rotten tomatoes for nothing. The film version of a play by the same name, the entire film takes place in the backroom of a courthouse. Sound boring? It isn't. A group of twelve men, jurors, have to decide if a young man is guilty of murder. One by one, they talk each other away from "guilty."
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This movie might be the weirdest thing to ever come out of the 90s, but don't worry: if you're a true geek, you've heard of it. You may even have watched it and laughed your head off at the bad special effects, cheesy dialogue, and ridiculous plot. A true cult classic, it follows the adventures of a man who gets stuck in medieval times, falls in love, and battles a huge army of the undead. Can you name this cult classic?
Can you name this movie?
This film may be from the 1940s, but it's a movie everyone should see. Based on the bestselling book of the same name, it follows the childhood adventures of Scout Finch, who's scared of a strange man who lives next door. Scout also watches her father defend the life of an African American man, a man the entire town is bent on putting away for a crime he didn't commit. A moving piece on racial justice, the name of this movie is:
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Just about everyone will recognize this film, and this iconic moment. Even if romance movies aren't your thing, you've heard of this record breaking blockbuster starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. It follows the stories of a young woman who boards the Titanic, falls in love with a boy she'd never be allowed to marry, and loses him when the ship sinks. Romantic, groundbreaking, and a tear jerker, this movie is one of the most recognizable titles ever made. Do you know it?
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This touching movie was made alongside Bollywood film companies in India. When a young man in India who grew up in absolute poverty is about to win Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, the game show hosts become suspicious. Fearing he's cheating somehow, they ask the young man privately how he knows the answers, and an amazing story unfolds. A gripping portrayal of street life in India, this film is critically acclaimed for its sensitivity, truth, and message of hope.
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This bizarre, funny, and famous Quentin Tarantino film stars John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson. Jackson and Travolta play hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. The story follows their adventures, the story line of their boss, a struggling boxer, and more. It's a classic crime story, mixed with that special Tarantino touch. This film is considered one of the best ever made, and it's on the list of films everyone should see before they die. Any geek should know it.
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This movie is famous for happening in the wrong order. Technically, we watch the movie backwards, with some flashbacks mixed in. The main character has short term memory loss and has to rely on his notes to understand who everyone else is and what he's doing. A complicated mystery unfolds at the audience watches plot twist after plot twist. Remarkably clear for being in nonlinear order, this movie explains two murders-- a past event, and a murder that occurs at the end of beginning of the film.
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There's a big clue in this image. Namely, the incredibly large shark. If you don't know how just one shark can be as terrifying as a dinosaur, think again. This late 70s movie launched the career of Steven Spielberg, and it's considered one of the 80s classics. It's still inspiring stories today, like Stranger Things, and despite being outdated, it remains one of the best films ever made. Can you guess the name of this scary, gory, shark attack film?
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If you don't recognize Tom Hanks in his iconic role here, then you've been missing out in the world of cinema. Just about everyone has seen this movie, and if they haven't, they've heard the line about life being like a box of chocolates. This movie follows a man who isn't very smart, who nevertheless manages to change the lives of everyone around him. Moving, funny, and one of a kind, this movie is in the top 100 films of all time.
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You should recognize that long and weird looking finger. (And no, this isn't Adam and God on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, although it's probably an allusion) That long finger belongs to an extraterrestrial, and any 80s baby should be able to name this movie in a heartbeat. Even if you were born in a different decade, you should still be able to recognize this famous Steven Spielberg movie about a boy who meets an alien and becomes its friend. Can you guess right?
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This classic 80s movie may not be as famous as Star Wars or Jurassic Park, but any geek should know its name. When a young man gets sent back in time (since he has a friend who's a mad scientist... don't ask) he ends up changing his entire future. He helps save his parent's marriage, his dad's self esteem, and his home life... all by changing some random events from before he was born. Can you name this 80s movie?