Only True Movie Buffs Can Name These 90s Movies Based On One Secondary Character
- by Danielle Lasher
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The 90s weren't one of the finest eras. It's a decade that spawned floppy disks, Furbies, as well as questionable fashion. But if there's one thing that stood the test of time, it's the movies. While movies are usually one of the first things to seem dated, that's not the case with some of the best ones from the 90s. The era produced some of the best comedies and dramas ever. Directors like Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton, and Steven Spielberg managed to entertain us with some great flicks.
Back in the day, if we wanted to watch a movie, the only option was VHS. DVDs didn't start coming out until the end of the 90s. Plenty of people wore out their flimsy VHS tapes watching movies over and over again. Since the movies were so good, it wasn't enough to watch them one time. What we got in return was a seemingly useless knowledge of 90s films.
Until now. This is what it's all led up to. It's time to put that memory of those 90s films to the test. We'll supply a secondary character and each fan will choose what movie they're from. That means a knowledge of not just the movie's main character is necessary, but all the characters for true fans who want to ace this. Good luck and beware of 90s movie spoilers throughout!
What 1994 movie is the character of Jules Winnfield in?
Played by Samuel L. Jackson, Jules Winnfield is a professional Hitman. He works for Marsellus Wallace, a gangster. At the time we meet him, he's delivering a mysterious briefcase to his boss. He's not going to let anyone prevent him from doing his job. He's also a spiritual man, often quoting from the Bible before executions. His favorite passage is Ezekiel 25:17, which he knows by heart. What 1994 movie is the character of Jules Winnfield in?
What movie is this?
Trinity was a hacker just like the main character of this film. She went on to take the red pill and learned the truth about the world. As a result, she joined the crew of the Nebuchadnezzar. Once she meets this film's protagonist, the two form a budding romance. But it's hard to have a love life when killing machines threaten to take over the world. The film opens with an incredible action sequence where Trinity takes out several policemen. What movie is this?
What movie is Jack Dawson in?
This character is a hopeless romantic. Although he doesn't survive the film, he gives up his own life to save the one he loves. His name is Jack Dawson. His parents died when he was young, which opened the door for him to see the world. On the side, he made some money drawing people's portraits. At the beginning of the movie, he and his friend Fabrizio get lucky winning a poker game. What movie is Jack Dawson in?
What's the name of the movie?
Lt. Dan Taylor plays a pivotal role in this titular character's life. He first meets the protagonist during the Vietnam War. Taylor served as a commanding officer. Later, the two reunite after the war. Unfortunately for Taylor, he lost his legs and has to use a wheelchair. Later, he and the protagonist decide to start a business together: the Bubba-Gump Shrimp Company. Played by Gary Sinise, this character becomes the titular hero's best friend. What's the name of the movie?
What movie is this character from?
This character is a green dinosaur who belongs to Andy. Although he's a dinosaur, he's not the bravest of the bunch. In fact, he struggles with insecurity. The only nasty habit he has is getting on other's nerves. He has a lot of worries throughout the movie. One of them is that Sid will blow him up with a firecracker. But his biggest fear of all is that Andy will get a new dinosaur. What movie is this character from?
What movie is Ian Malcom from?
Ian Malcom is one of the more memorable characters from this movie. Played by Jeff Goldblum, he's something of a playboy mathematician (who knew such a thing existed?) When he's not rambling on about "Chaos Theory," he's running away from dinosaurs. He even gets a case of bad luck by suffering a leg injury early on. While he's sitting on the back of a truck, a Tyrannosaurus Rex chases after he and his friends. What movie is Ian Malcom from?
What movie is Sarah Connor in as a supporting character?
Sarah Connor doesn't play games and most of us wouldn't want to mess with her. Even if she's not the best mom in the world, there's no doubt about how much she cares about her son. In fact, her son John is going to be a war general one day. She couldn't be prouder. In the meantime, it's her job to make sure he stays alive. There's always hostile machines chasing after her and John. What movie is Sarah Connor in as a supporting character?
What film Abu in?
Abu is a small monkey, who's pals with the film's titular hero. He's always getting into trouble. Since he's not well off, he's often liable to steal what he wants. This has even made him hardened. Early on, he refuses at first to share his bread with poor children worse off than himself. But over the course of the film, after meeting new friends like Magic Carpet, he softens and cares for others. Like the main character, his stealing days are over by the end of the movie. What film Abu in?
What movie is this character from?
Those that know Tommy DeVito know never to call him a clown. Played by Joe Pesci, this character won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in this role. He probably owes some thanks to Martin Scorsese for directing him in the role. This character is trigger happy and has a temper to boot. Those two qualities together make for a ticking time bomb. Although he believes he's going to become a "made man," the mafia kills him instead. What movie is this character from?
What is the name of this movie with Dionne Davenport?
Even if we don't remember Dionne Davenport from this film, we have to remember her outfits. Played by Stacey Dash, this character is Cher Horowitz's best friend. Even if Dionne isn't as willing to use her status to get what she wants, Cher usually brings her around. Like the other girls, she talks like a Valley Girl. She's also in a tumultuous relationship with Murray Duvall throughout the movie. What is the name of this movie with Dionne Davenport?
What movie is Rafiki from?
The appearance of this odd primate may frighten some. But really, he's a good guy deep down. His name is Rafiki and he's a mandrill who serves Pride Rock. His allegiance lies with Mufasa and his son, who are the rightful heirs of the throne. That's also what leads to Rafiki's return in the last scene when he fights off the hyenas using karate. When he's not beating up others, he's usually chilling in his tree making finger paintings. What movie is Rafiki from?
What is the name of this movie?
"Get busy living or get busy dying" are the famous words of Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding from this 1994 film. At the start of the movie, he's already been in prison for 20 years up to that point. By the end of the movie, he would serve about 40 years. Unlike his best friend, he never attempted to escape prison. Eventually, he's let go from prison and meets up with his friend on the coast of Mexico. What is the name of this movie?
What movie is this juvenile character in, portrayed by Brad Pitt?
Tyler Durden is something of a rebel. His goal is to shake-up the entire system. He ends up influencing the main character of this movie. As a result, the two start an underground social organization. Men gather from all around to face off in head to head brawls. But their ambitions soon grow into something much bigger. One of the jobs they embark in is making soap from dead bodies. What movie is this juvenile character in, portrayed by Brad Pitt?
What movie is this?
Marvin "Marv" Murchins isn't the best role model for kids. Played by Daniel Stern, this character is a thief. He and his partner, Harry Lyme, work together. They always leave a faucet on from where they steal from, getting water everywhere. As a result of this odd scheme, they call themselves the "Wet Bandits." Marv's fortunes take a hit though when he arrives at the Murphys' place to steal. That's when he encounters a kid he's not a match for. What movie is this?
What movie is this?
Lynn Sear is the mother of this film's main character. Played by Toni Collette, she worries for her son. He claims to he has the ability to see dead people. He confesses this to her while they're in traffic. In the car accident ahead of them, her son tells her someone is dead. He says he can see the dead person next to their car. She doesn't believe him at first until he shares details about her mom only she knows. What movie is this?
What movie is this character from?
Played by Ben Kingsley, Itzhak Stern is a Jew during World War II. To help protect his brothers and sisters, he works with a close friend to run a factory. Although it's set in a ghetto, he helps find a workaround that will prevent Jews from avoiding concentration camps. Although he's not able to save them all, he does all he can to help as many as possible. This means labeling people as "essential workers" that the Gestapo can't take away. What movie is this character from?
What movie is Jerry Lundegaard from?
Jerry Lundegaard is a pathetic husband. He's willing to stage his wife's kidnapping if it means securing a fortune. The plan he comes up with is to have his father-in-law, Wade, pay the ransom for his wife. In the end, it's a decision that only leads down the wrong path. His wife and Wade are both killed as a result. But the police catch up with him, forcing him to answer for his crimes. What movie is Jerry Lundegaard from?
What movie is this?
Mr. Orange is not who he seems on the surface. Like the other gangsters, he has a foul mouth and tells lots of stories. He especially gets close to the main character. But when a cop is being tortured right before his eyes, he breaks his cover. What the audience learns is that Mr. Orange, whose real name is Freddy, has been a cop all along. Throughout the entire movie, he's bleeding out from a gunshot wound. What movie is this?
What movie is Hamish from about a Scottish rebellion?
Played by Brendan Gleeson, Hamish is the best friend to this main character. His father, Campbell, is a Scottish warrior like himself. Together, they both fight the English and the evil rule, Edward the Longshanks. His friend, after suffering loss, leads a rebellion against the crown. Hamish is all too eager to join him in this cause. Early on, he and his best friend have a boulder throwing contest. What movie is Hamish from about a Scottish rebellion?
What movie is this memorable character from?
"Donny, you're out of your element." It's not uncommon for Walter Sobchak in this film to put down his friend Donny. Played by John Goodman, this gun-toting Polish Catholic who converted to Judaism after marriage. Although he's got a temper, he's a good guy deep down inside. He's an avid bowler but refuses to play on Shabbos out of respect. Even though he and his wife aren't together anymore, he watches over her Pomeranian whenever she goes on vacation. What movie is this memorable character from?
What movie is Garth Algar from?
Garth Algar is the best friend to this film's titular character. If he had it his way, he'd always be around his friend. In fact, the two are pretty much inseparable. He's prone to nervous fits and relies on his friend to help him through life's problems. He's also not a fan of heights. At one point, he becomes nervous encountering the woman of his dreams. Though he doesn't really stand a chance with the kind of women he longs for. What movie is Garth Algar from?
What movie is this character from?
Lumière was once a human being who served a prince in a castle. Though unfortunately, a spell was cast over him and his companions, turning him into a candelabra. Unlike his closest friend, Cogsworth, he's very brash and full of life. But in spite of his big persona, he really does care about others, especially the prince. He doesn't let the curse that has turned him into a candelabra get him down. What movie is this character from?
What movie is this character from?
Agent Z, also known as Zed, is the Head of an organization that monitors alien activity on planet Earth. Played by Rip Torn, he's not the most jovial character in the film. He plays a critical role in recruiting new agents to the organization. While the prospective agents go through a series of tests, he watches from a hidden room. Even when the world is on the brink of destruction, he keeps his cool. What movie is this character from?
What blockbuster hit is this character from?
Thomas J. Whitmore is the 42nd President of the United States when aliens invade Earth. Instead of hiding from the conflict, he takes it head-on. As a former Air Force pilot, he suits up in his own fighter jet to take the aliens on. But at first, he takes a diplomatic approach in trying to make contact with the aliens. But when the aliens attack the helicopters instead, he has no other choice but to go to war. What blockbuster hit is this character from?
What movie is Larry, this poor cameraman, from?
Larry isn't the sharpest tool in the shed. He's just a lowly camera guy capturing the news. Throughout this movie, he's covering the storm that's rolling through Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He's also something of a pushover when it comes to his relationship with coworkers. At one point in the movie, he's at a bar with Nancy where he goes on about his woes. She's not very interested, but he doesn't notice. What movie is Larry, this poor cameraman, from?
What movie is this?
Herman Blume, played by Bill Murray, is going through something of a midlife crisis. His wife cheats on him, his sons are a bunch of jerks and his future looks bleak. That is, until he meets, this movie's character who goes to the same school he did. But problems ensue when the main character and Blume fall in love with the same woman. This leads Blume to do a lot of crazy things, like run over bikes with his car, to secure her love. What movie is this?
What movie do audiences meet Gale Weathers in?
Although she's a major character later on, in the first film she's a supporting character. At the time audiences meet Weathers, the town of Woodsboro isn't the safest place to work in. Appropriately named Gale Weathers, she works for the local news in this movie. She's curious about Maureen Prescott's death and wants to make it big writing a book about what really happened. She's not the nicest woman though, often talking down to Kenny, the cameraman. What movie do audiences meet Gale Weathers in?
What movie is Chris Shiherlis in?
Chris Shiherlis is a criminal. He works for one of the main characters in this 1995 flick. Played by Val Kilmer, it was a major role at the peak of his career. Even though he's a criminal, he cares about his wife Charlene most of all. During a major gunfight, he's shot and on the brink of death. But he manages to survive and later sees his wife. Though she warns him not to come home because the cops are on his tail. What movie is Chris Shiherlis in?
What is the name of this movie?
Joshua Leonard isn't seen too much in this film, though he's always present. Unfortunately, by the end of the movie, he doesn't live to see the credits. At the start of the movie, he's attending Montgomery College as a film student. He, along with his friends Heather and Michael, decide to shoot a documentary. He goes into the woods to work on this movie, but soon finds out he's way over his head. What is the name of this movie?
What movie is this character from?
Daniel Ruiz, played by Michael Peña, is a locksmith in Los Angeles. He's just one of many characters in this ensemble film. His tattoos reveal to the audience that he's had a tough background early on. At one point, he's accused of trashing an employer's workplace. This leads the owner to seek revenge on Daniel, suspecting it was him. More than anything though, Daniel cares about his daughter Lara and protecting her. What movie is this character from?
What movie is Sid Hudgens from?
Played by Danny DeVito, Sid Hudgens is a sleazy writer for a tabloid-like magazine. He'll do anything to make a buck, even if it means selling out other people. Hudgens just wants to sell good copy. In the end though, this character meets an untimely end. He gets involved too deep in a scandal way over his head. He's interrogated by the main antagonist of the film. At one point, he also blackmails one of the three main characters. What movie is Sid Hudgens from?
What movie is this?
Fly is something of a mother figure to this film's titular character. Although she's a border collie, she takes this character under her wing and raises him as if he were one of her own. Even though the main character isn't a dog, she teaches him how to herd sheep. As a result, the main character ends up doing a better job rounding up sheep than anyone else. Her partner, Rex, isn't very agreeable or friendly towards the main character though. What movie is this?
What movie is this character (and line) from?
David Wooderson is a little aimless. He doesn't have major life goals or ambitions. In fact, he still hangs around with high schoolers even though he graduated a few years back. He's just another young kid in the '70s trying to figure life out. One of his famous lines goes, "That's what I love about these high school girls, man. I keep getting older, they stay the same age." What movie is this character (and line) from?
What movie is this?
Tracy Mills is the wife of a detective. Her husband is on an important case looking into brutal murders. She also becomes close to her husband's partner, Somerset, who she confides in. Unfortunately for her, she has a grisly fate by the end of the movie. Spoilers! Her husband finds her head in a box that the killer's left for him to discover. This was the killer's way of saying he coveted the life Tracy's husband had. What movie is this?
Played by Vince Vaughn, what movie is the character of Trent in?
Trent is the friend of this film's protagonist. After his friend goes through an embarrassing breakup, he's there to lift him up. On a whim, Trent gets his friend to go with him to Las Vegas. There, he shows his friend that he's skilled at picking up on ladies. Leading by example, Trent gives his friend the confidence to ask other woman out and move on with his life. Played by Vince Vaughn, what movie is the character of Trent in?