Only True Film Buffs Will Know When These Movies Came Out In Theaters

We love movies. In fact, we probably spend a lot of time watching movies when we should be doing a bunch of other things. Movies are great because they take away from the stress of real life and give us an opportunity for our brains to shut off. We can just ride the wave of the movie, live among the characters and be taken away to worlds unknown. Movies are the ultimate escape.

A movie buff is someone who really LOVES movies. This is a person who can name random facts about movies, knows obscure movies that maybe few other people have ever heard about and appreciates the artistry that goes into the movie-making process. Being a movie buff is having an IQ in relation to movies.

With so many movies coming out, it is an impressive feat to be able to hold onto so much information regarding movies. Little details would escape the notice of normal movie watchers, but that is not the case of the true movie buff. Movie buffs see EVERYTHING and know even more. They can tell the difference between an original movie and all of its remakes. They know why certain movies are better than others. Only true movie buffs will be able to pass this quiz with an 80 percent or higher! When did these movies come out in theaters?

Question 1

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The Force is with us on this one! In this film, the search is on for Luke Skywalker, who is much, much older than he used to be. Han Solo is also on the older side in this film. There is a new threat on the horizon for our heroes. The militant First Order is doing its thing and being more militant. The Resistance's only hope is finding Luke Skywalker! What year did this movie end up in theaters? Only a movie buff and Star Wars fan will know!

Question 2

Avatar

The visual beauty of this film inspires even those who did not like it. It was also a bit controversial in some ways. What right do humans have to use aliens from another world as an avatar? Or to steal their valuable resources? But the graphics for the film are quite beautiful, and so is the planet on which live the Na'vi, a sentient race of tall, blue-skinned humanoids. It was a science fiction film that captured the imagination, but we need to know what year it hit the box office.

Question 3

Titantic

This film was a box office hit. Why? Well, the director James Cameron actually went down to the bottom of the sea and got actual footage of the 1912 wreckage. He researched and included true details from the historical event. And the epic romance between Jack and Rose is unforgettable. Why didn't Rose just let Jack on the wooden plank with her, huh? The story could have had a much happier ending! What year did this film enter our cultural consciousness?

Question 4

The Dark Knight

Christian Bale played Bruce Wayne/Batman in this film. Heath Ledger was in the infamous Joker, and it ended up being one of his last iconic roles in film as he passed away not long afterward. The Batman lived up to his name of being a Dark Knight, on the line between legal and illegal, as he fights all the criminals in Gotham. Being wealthy and bored might lead to vigilante side hustles, but we don't recommend it. What year did this come out in theaters?

Question 5

Finding Dory

Who doesn't love this forgetful blue fish? She captured our hearts in Finding Nemo and ended up getting her own movie later on. She is voiced by Ellen DeGeneres, and we just love the sweet and adorable Dory. Dory might not have been the brightest fish in the sea, but she was a kind and loyal friend with a big heart (for a fish). It's not her fault that she's so forgetful. When did this come out in theaters, though?

Question 6

Independence Day

Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum were the stars of this top box office film. It had everything that we could want in a movie: outer-space aliens, scientists, favorite actors, a high-quality president who cares about the nation and even the entire world and so much more! We were able to stop the invaders from winning this round, and it felt glorious to see how people came together for the good of all. Now what year did this movie come out in theaters?

Question 7

The Black Panther

Chadwick Boseman stars as T'Challa / Black Panther, and Michael B. Jordan stars as N'Jadaka / Erik "Killmonger" Stevens. The movie had a 97 percent approval rating on the website Rotten Tomatoes. T'Challa must save his country from someone who wants to lead it in a bad direction. He becomes the Black Panther. The visuals are beautiful and epic in this tale from Marvel, and the film was a box office hit. But when did it come out in theaters?

Question 8

Jurassic World

The Jurassic Park franchise was revived with this film, starring Chris Pratt as the muscled hero. Scientists once again did things that they should not do just because they could and created dinosaur hybrids that they were unable to control. Of course, they also opened another park for people to visit, only for it to become a major disaster. Why do we think we can handle gigantic lizards with teeth? Humans don't always make the best decisions. When did this come out in theaters?

Question 9

Ghost

Remember Patrick Swayze? His character faced demise in the beginning of the film, but his spirit remained behind to protect the love of his life, played by Demi Moore. It was a sweet ghostly romance that people really loved, and it became an iconic part of film history. Whoopi Goldberg is the reluctant psychic...and then there was *that scene* in which Swayze's ghost possesses Goldberg for a loving moment with Moore. It was unforgettable. So, when did it come out in the theaters?

Question 10

Avengers: Infinity War

Thanos is not known as the nicest guy in the universe, and he is really up to no good in this movie. The Avengers have to take him down in order to do what they do best: save the world. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, this movie takes us deep into the world of the Avengers. Thanos must be stopped from collecting all of the Infinity Stones! So, when did this film come out in theaters?

Question 11

Shrek 2

Ah, Shrek! We loved him so much that they made another movie about him and his Fiona. Princess Fiona's parents are in for a surprise when they find out that their new son-in-law is a big, green ogre! Meeting the parents is already stressful. This movie takes it to comedic heights with this unconventional fairy tale. The animated film has an all-star cast voiced by Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz. So, when did we see it in theaters?

Question 12

Frozen

The cold never bothered us anyway! We liked this film because Princess Elsa is so relatable. Not that we have the power of cold and ice, but we liked her strength when she was rejected for being a little bit different. And this tale is more about the love of two sisters instead of a romance between Elsa and some vapid prince. And who could forget the lovable snowman Olaf who wants to experience spring, even though he would melt? We haven't.

Question 13

Men in Black

What if aliens already lived among us, but we didn't know it? Will Smith plays a cop who finds out that aliens from other worlds are already here! He becomes a partner to a grumpy MIB officer in the fight to protect good aliens and humans from the aliens that want to take over the planet. There's goop and gloop in this movie when some of the aliens lose their heads. But the MIB duo is on the job to save Earth.

Question 14

The Avengers

Uh oh, Loki wants to enslave all of mankind! What can the superheroes do to stop him? Well, all of the superheroes in the universe must band together in order to save Earth and humanity from demise (again). Not everyone gets along with each other, of course. That would be too easy. But we do get to see some of our favorite superheroes in action, which is always a good thing. When was this movie out in theaters? Take a wild guess!

Question 15

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Jennifer Lawrence is back as Katniss Everdeen, the young woman skilled with a bow and arrow and the ability to lead. This time, the Capitol is after her and Peeta Mellark because their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparked a rebellion. The people no longer want to be controlled by the wealthy Capitol and will fight to get their freedoms. Let's hope that we never have to deal with this same thing in real life! When did it come out in theaters?

Question 16

Liar Liar

Jim Carrey plays a stereotypical lawyer who does not tell the truth. He is willing to lie his face off in order to win a case, but it gotten so bad that he struggles to tell the truth in ANY context. Well, his son wants him to be more honest and makes a birthday wish that actually comes true. His lawyer dad is unable to lie for 24 hours straight, and what happens as a result is an hilarious lesson to all of us.

Question 17

Jurassic Park

This is the movie that started it all! A scientist finds ancient mosquitoes that still have dinosaur blood in them perfectly preserved inside of amber. There was enough DNA available that scientists were then able to create real-life dinosaurs to once again roam the Earth. The dinosaurs were enclosed inside of a living museum, a zoo, only to escape and cause a lot of grief. Now it's a race just to survive! When did this movie come out in theaters?

Question 18

Deadpool

Ryan Reynolds is hilarious as this anti-superhero. Deadpool is a likable good guy/bad guy type who had the misfortune of becoming an experiment against his will. Now he has super powers and a quest for revenge for what was done to him, but at least he also has a wicked sense of humor about everything. His costume is also really cool. Ajax, who tortured him and did the experiments on him, probably does not deserve any mercy at all. And Deadpool has no intention of showing any mercy.

Question 19

Mrs. Doubtfire

Robin Williams plays a father who is denied visitation rights to his children. He takes it into his own creative hands and enlists some help to transform himself into Mrs. Doubtfire, a lovable old woman who takes care of children. It becomes a juggle to maintain his real identity and that of his character, and he nearly gets caught multiple times. By the end, he is allowed to see his children and he has a show for Mrs. Doubtfire that is popular with kids.

Question 20

Twister

Tornadoes are scary and fascinating, and there are people who like to study them first-hand. It's a dangerous job. Bill and Jo Harding, played by Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt, are storm chasers. They're also heading toward divorce. But they must work together to come up with an advanced weather alert system. Things get really dicey when they come up against a monster tornado, and we decided right then that we would not want that for our career. When did this come out in theaters?

Question 21

Bicentennial Man

What does it mean to be human? Can an android robot become a human and get human rights? That's what this movie seeks to find out. Robin Williams plays the android, who starts off as a typical house helping robot and develops into so much more. He begins to develop emotions and wants to become a real human being. This movie shows the long journey he goes through to reach legal human status in the far future. When did the movie come out, though?

Question 22

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Luke Skywalker is reluctant to train Rey as a Jedi after a failed attempt to train Kylo as one. Rey and Kylo also have this connection and secretly talk to each other. A whole bunch of things are going on as Leia Organa has become a General and now is a leader of the Resistance. Kylo is actually her son, so that makes things awkward because he's not fighting on the same side. When did this movie come out in theaters?

Question 23

Ex Machina

What if we had created true synthetic intelligence? What if that intelligence could be housed in a realistic humanoid form? This film takes us to the secluded home of an eccentric programmer with questionable morals who wants to know if his creation is true artificial intelligence. When it becomes clear that she is indeed a sentient being, it begins to look cruel to keep her locked up against her will. When did this film arrive in theaters and take us on the journey into this thought experiment?

Question 24

Terminator II: Judgment Day

The Terminator was back! But he had a different mission in the second movie. This time, he was tasked with protecting John Connor from a cyborg even more powerful. John is destined to become a leader in the future when cyborgs take over the world. The future of humanity depends on this kid! It's an action-adventure film and a science-fiction film rolled into one. The Terminator is on the good side this time, and when did it come out in theaters?

Question 25

I, Robot

This film has Will Smith and robots, so we are so here for it! In the far future, robots live in almost every home as helpers. They have been programmed to never harm humans. But what if a robot has harmed a human? Now there is a problem, a possible cover-up and questions about how robots should be treated in society. It's a wild ride. When did this movie come out in theaters? Take a guess and see if it's correct!

Question 26

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Crystal skulls sound cool and all. The Soviet certainly wants to get a hold of them because the skulls supposedly have all of these powers. Indiana Jones has to stop the crystal skulls from falling into the wrong hands. Well, that is going to lead to loads of adventure that make being an archaeologist seem that much cooler. Can he do it? Of course we know that he is going to save the day, but it's still fun to watch it unfold.

Question 27

The Sixth Sense

This is a story about a young boy who has the ability to see the spirits of the deceased. It's naturally unsettling for the kid, especially because no one believes him. Then he gets a new therapist who tries to help him. Unfortunately, the therapist happens to also be one of the kid's ghosts and slowly comes to the realization of what happened to him. Yikes. It was a well-received film that still makes our spines tingle. When did it come out in theaters?

Question 28

Inception

Lucid dreaming is a cool concept in which people are able to control their dreams. What if we could enter other people's dream worlds to find out information? Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this science fiction film with wonderful visual appeal. The special effects and graphics of the dream world are impressive by any standard. It left us reeling long after we first watched this film. The ending also had us questioning everything we know. When did it come out in theaters?

Question 29

Up

Up is an adorable animated movie that requires having a tissue box handy. It starts with the love story of a young man and woman who grow older together, but she passes away before he does. The city wants to bulldoze his house. He is not going to let that happen because this house has the memories of his beloved wife. Enter an energetic dog and an awkward little kid, and the story of Up is bound to warm even the coldest heart.

Question 30

Monsters, Inc.

Monsters under the bed have to be trained to get children's screams in order to power their city. But not all of the monsters want to make kids scream. Some of the monsters actually find little kids to be enjoyable (and so adorable) to have around. Perhaps laughter would be able to power the city even better than screams? Follow Mike and Sullivan on their adventures into babysitting a misplaced child who accidentally entered their realm. When did it come out in theaters?

Question 31

The Matrix Reloaded

Keanu Reeves came back as Neo, and he must save Zion from being discovered by 250,000 probes. The creators of the Matrix don't like it when people disconnect from the system. Zion could be destroyed if it is discovered. That's a lot of pressure on Neo and his friends to save everyone. But it needs to be done, and it creates an action-packed movie with the special effects that made The Matrix a box office-hit from the beginning. When did we see this movie in theaters?

Question 32

Gravity

George Clooney and Sandra Bullock star in this intense and artistic film about two astronauts. What happens to someone when left alone in space and under stress to survive? It's a very claustrophobic film. One of the astronauts does not make it. The ending suggests that the other does indeed survive, but maybe it was all in her head? It's a thought-provoking movie about life and facing mortality in circumstances that we can't control. When did it come out in theaters?

Question 33

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Young Jyn grows up to join the Resistance after her father Galen Orso had been kidnapped and forced into service by the evil Orson Krennic. Galen, a scientist, now works on the Vader Ship, a space station that can be used as a weapon. Jyn needs to save him and save all of humanity from the Vader Ship. It's an action-packed film of epic proportions. Most Star Wars movies have a male lead, so it was cool to see a female lead in this one.

Question 34

Shrek

Shrek is the story about an ogre. It's also the story about a princess who likes to do her own thing instead of what is expected of her to do. This unconventional fairy tale appealed to kids and adults alike and spawned a bunch of sequels. Donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy, was loads of fun as well. There is just something about the grumpy Shrek that made us fall in love with him. When did this movie come out in theaters?

Question 35

Incredibles 2

Family life for superheroes is very similar to family life for regular people. Bob Parr, the dad, has to stay home while his wife goes out and saves the world. That's right; he has to be a stay-at-home dad. His wife is focusing on her career. Maybe sometimes he will get to save the world, too, but it's her turn for the moment. Superhero families are really just like us in many ways. When did this come out in theaters?

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