People Can't Seem To Ace This Movie Trivia Quiz, But They Keep Trying

This one goes out to all the movie buffs and entertainment trivia fans. It's time to test your knowledge on whether you can really call yourself a Hollywood fan or not. Some of these questions test your knowledge of the classics, while others are more detailed on specific directors or actors. Before starting this quiz, some of the things we should be asking ourselves is: How many movies has everyone seen? Who can even begin to name them all? Who knows who's who in cast and crew lists?

Having watched a bunch of movies will definitely help anyone with this quiz, but that won't give them all the answers. Every movie buff needs to dig deep and know the history, the people behind the screen, and the awards received. From best actors to best films to different renditions and adaptations. From box office hits to who's who in Hollywood films, this quiz will definitely leave every fan scratching their heads for some questions. Just keep trying and you're bound to get it at some point. Challenge your friends to see who really is worthy of the Movie Buff title. We're still looking for that number one movie buff out there, we're starting to lose hope!

Question 1

How many films are there in the Harry Potter series?

Based on the book series written by J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter films and the franchise have been huge successes around the world. Although Steven Spielberg initially negotiated to direct the first film, he declined the offer. Spielberg wanted the adaptation to be an animated film, with actor Haley Joel Osment providing Harry Potter's voice. The majority of the Harry Potter films are ranked in the 50 highest-grossing films of all time, with the last one ranking at number 8.

Question 2

What is the subtitle to the second Pirates of the Caribbean movie?

In this 2006 film, Will and Elizabeth get arrested for helping Captain Jack Sparrow by Lord Beckett. However, he offers Will a deal; if he can find Jack Sparrow's compass, he will be free of any charges. Beckett wants the compass to help him find the heart of Davy Jones so that he will have control over the sea. At the same time, Jack Sparrow is also in search of Davy Jones' heart in an attempt to escape from an unpaid debt.

Question 3

Which movie is this quote from? 'I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.'

This quote is said to Will Thacker, the owner of a bookstore, by Anna Scott, a Hollywood actress who just happened to find herself in Will's bookstore one day. On the first day of their meeting, they kiss for the first time. The film follows this love story between a famous actress and a nobody bookstore owner. A situation reveals itself and Anna leaves Will miserable. This quote is said at the end of the movie when the two are finally together again.

Question 4

Which of these is not a Steve Spielberg movie?

Steven Spielberg is considered one of the pioneers of the New Hollywood era and is one of the most popular directors and producers in the history of film. His first big film, which put him on the radar was "Jaws", which was released in 1975 when he was just under 30 years of age. Mr. Spielberg is known for his use of the reflection shot, expansive visual textures, and close-ups during dramatic situations, that has been named the "Spielberg Face".

Question 5

Who directed The Lord of the Rings?

This director's most notable work is The Lord of the Rings trilogy along with The Hobbit trilogy, both of which were both film adaptations of the novels of the same name written by J.R.R. Tolkien. He is, however, known for other films such as the 2005 remake of King Kong, the adaptation of Alice Sebold's bestseller, The Lovely Bones, and the 1995 mockumentary Forgotten Silver. Surprisingly though, the style of his other films is very different from the notable The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Question 6

Which of these is not a Quentin Tarantino movie?

This director, writer, and actor is known for his neo-noir film and is often criticized for his nonlinear storylines and satirical subject matter. He is known for an aestheticization of violence, extended scenes of dialogue, and references to popular culture. His soundtracks primarily consist of songs and score pieces from the 1960s to the 1980s, which is basically the time of his birth to the time of his first film. He really started as the independent filmmaker he is in the 1990s.

Question 7

Which of these is not a Martin Scorsese movie?

Martin Scorsese is a very famous director, producer, screenwriter, actor and film historian of Italian descent. His films often follow themes of his Sicilian identity, which includes themes of the Roman Catholic church. A lot of his movies tell tales of guilt and redemption, often through stories of Italian mobsters or gangs. In a lifetime career of over 50 years, he has created a name and brand for himself. Very few people don't know who he is and most can name at least one of his movies.

Question 8

Who voices Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise?

Darth Vader, the character from Star Wars, is known for his famous like "No, I am your father" which is commonly misquoted as "Luke, I am your father". This quote has been the subject of many Mandela Effect videos because people believe that the misquotation can be explained by alternate realities, as ventured by the Mandela Effect. The man who voiced Darth Vader is also the voice of Simba‘s father, Mufasa, in The Lion King as well as Santa Claus in the show Recess.

Question 9

Which of these films does not star Barbra Streisand?

Barbra Streisand is a legend in both the music industry and the film industry. Though her fandom is controversial, as some people really don't like her, we think she's great! There's no denying that she is a talented actress and singer. Her career has spanned over six decades and she has received recognition with many awards, including two Academy Awards, ten Grammy Awards, five Emmy Awards and a Special Tony Award. She became a successful singer in the 60s and began acting in that same decade.

Question 10

What is the surname of John Travolta’s character in Grease?

For those of you who don’t know, if there are such people that exist, Grease is a 1978 musical film that was based off the musical of the same name. Starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, the film is set in the 50s and tells the story of a girl who moves to the United States from Australia and finds herself at the same high school as her summer fling, bad boy Danny. Only when she met him, he didn’t seem like a bad boy.

Question 11

Which 1997 movie knocked Star Wars from all-time box office champ?

The Star Wars franchise began in 1977 when Episode IV was released. For twenty years, it remained the all-time champ in box office revenue until this movie was released in 1997, and has managed to remain the second most grossing film even today, topped only by Avatar, which was released in 2009 and became popular for its incredible cinematic beauty. Nonetheless, the Star Wars franchise still remains one of the most popular today, with its newest trilogy seeing multiple generations in theatre.

Question 12

What does the title of this movie refer to?

This is 1999 film starring Kevin Spacey who plays a 42-year-old man who has a midlife crisis when he finds himself infatuated with his teenage daughter's best friend. Alan Ball began writing the film as a play in the early 90s, but when he realized that it would not work best on a stage, he adapted it for the big screen. The script was bought by DreamWorks for $250,000. The film had a budget of $15 million and grossed $356 million worldwide.

Question 13

Who starred with Leonardo DiCaprio in Romeo + Juliet?

This 1996 film is an adaptation and modernization of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The film is very interesting because it retains the original dialogue of the play even though the context and scenarios have all been modernized. The film represents the Capulet and Montague feud through two warring Mafia families and all swords are replaced with guns. There are a few names that have been changed and some plot details are shifted, especially at the end of the film.

Question 14

Which European country is The Sound Of Music set in?

This 1965 musical drama is based off the 1959 stage musical of the same name. The film is set in 1938 and tells the story if a young woman studying to become a nun who gets sent to the villa of a retired naval officer and widower to be governess to his seven children. Played by Julie Andrews, Maria brings love and music into the household as she teaches the children, displeased at first, the Captain finally lets love into his heart as well.

Question 15

In which mountain range is The Shining set?

The Shining, starring Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, tells the tale of an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic who accepts a position as the caretaker of a hotel that is basically deserted during its offseason. Jack's son, Danny, possesses "the shining" which gives him psychic abilities and allows him to see the horrifying past events at the hotel. The cook at the hotel also has this ability and can communicate telepathically with Danny. Jack's sanity quickly deteriorates because of the cold and isolation.

Question 16

Who starred with Dustin Hoffman in Kramer vs Kramer?

Kramer vs Kramer follows the story of a man who spends most of his time working and whose wife takes care of the household and their son. When Ted Kramer, played by Dustin Hoffman, finds that his wife has left him, he must learn to take care of his son and put less importance in his job. Ted and his son go from being almost strangers at the beginning of the film to inseparable best friends by the end who can do anything together.

Question 17

What is the movie if the lead character is Tony Manero?

Tony Manero is a working-class young man who spends his weekends dancing and drinking at a local Brooklyn disco. While in the disco, Tony is the champion dancer. His circle of friends and weekend dancing help him to cope with the harsh realities of his life: a dead-end job, clashes with his unsupportive and squabbling parents, racial tensions in the local community, and his general restlessness. The story is actually based on an article written in New York magazine in 1976.

Question 18

What is the name of Simba’s mother in The Lion King?

The Lion King is one of Disney‘s classic films and is a loose representation of the story of Shakespeare‘s Hamlet. It tells the story of a young lion cub, Simba, in East Africa who loses his father in a heard of wildebeests. He hides out in the jungle with his new friends, Timon and Pumbaa, afraid to go back to Pride Rock and be king, but when he learns what has happened to his kingdom, he has no choice but to go back.

Question 19

What is the name of Mel Gibson’s character in Braveheart?

This 1995 epic war film stars Mel Gibson who plays a late 13th-century Scottish warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England. The story is inspired by Blind Harry's epic poem The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace and was adapted for the screen by Randall Wallace. The film became very popular and opened the eyes of viewers to the history of Scotland, inspiring a lot of tourists.

Question 20

What is the title of this film?

This 2016 romantic drama is based off the book of the same name by Jojo Moyes. It tells the story of Louisa Clark, a woman who was hired as a companion for Will Traynor after he was paralyzed from a motorcycle accident. The relationship starts off as cold. Will is non-acceptant of the life he now lives because he knows that he will probably never regain his physical abilities. But, it's pure physics. If you stay in a cold place long enough, it will start to get warm.

Question 21

How many original Ghostbusters films are there?

Ghostbusters is a 1984 comedy written by Dan Akroyd. He conceived the idea as a project for him and John Belushi, one of his costars on Saturday Night Live. After Belushi's death and other problems with the screenplay, it was adapted into what eventually became the film. If you go on a movie tour in New York City, you can see the famous Ghostbusters firehouse yourself. The movie has been remade in 2016 with an all-female cast, which we are not including in the original set.

Question 22

Which of these is not a Hitchcock film?

Alfred Hitchcock was an English film director and producer, regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in the cinematic history. Known as "the Master of Suspense", he directed 53 feature films in a career that spanned six decades. Hitchcock entered the film industry in 1919 as a title card designer after training as a technical clerk and copywriter for a telegraph-cable company. His 1929 film, Blackmail, was the first British talkie making him a pioneer in his time and industry.

Question 23

Who plays the original Norman Bates?

Norman Bates was first depicted in Robert Bloch's 1959 novel about a middle-aged bachelor who is dominated by his mother, a mean-tempered, puritanical old woman who forbids him to have a life outside of her. Together, they run a fairly deserted motel off the side of an old highway that has been relocated. The character has been portrayed several times and by several people in both television and film, but can you pick out who the original Norman Bates was played by?

Question 24

Which of these films is not based off a Stephen King novel?

Stephen King is a 70-year-old author who has published 58 novels, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and six non-fiction books. His first novel, Carrie, was published in 1974 and his most recent novel, Elevation is set to be on the shelves in October of this year. With Stephen King, 70 is just a number because he is definitely not slowing down. Over the decades, over 60 films have been made based off of written works by King.

Question 25

What is the title of this film?

This 90s classic is loosely based on Jane Austin's novel "Emma". It is about a Beverly Hills teenager who takes the new girl under her wing to help her become cool and popular and find a boyfriend. Along the way, however, she loses sight of what she's supposed to be doing as her judgment gets clouded by her heart. The amazing Paul Rudd plays the love interest in this film and your judgment would be clouded too if you had to look at him all day.

Question 26

Which of these films is based off a Nicholas Sparks novel?

Nicholas Sparks is an romance novelist and screenwriter. He has published nineteen novels and two non-fiction books. Some of his novels have become international bestsellers, and eleven of his romantic-drama novels have been adapted to film all with multimillion-dollar box office grosses. He is best known for the "chick-flick" type films that are full of romance and drama. We are certain that each of you has seen at least one of these films, but can you pick out which is a Nicholas Sparks story?

Question 27

Sleepless in Seattle ends in which city?

In this story, a man who has recently lost his wife quickly becomes a radio celebrity after his son, concerned for his father's love life, calls in on a radio psychologist for advice on his father who seems sad and lonely. From this point on, having a love life is no the problem for Sam Baldwin. The issue is the endless mail that he is receiving from women across the country who have heard him on the radio and are dying to know more.

Question 28

What year did the original The Great Gatsby come out?

The film is based on the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald of the same name. Inspired by the parties he had attended while visiting Long Island's north shore, Fitzgerald started writing the book in the early 1920s. The story primarily concerns the young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his quixotic passion and obsession for the beautiful former debutante Daisy Buchanan. The picture is from the most recent adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio, but what year was the first film released?

Question 29

Which was the first Disney princess film?

The first Disney Princess film was released in 1937 followed by the next in 1950. The original Disney Princess line consisted of Cinderella, Snow White, Aurora, Ariel, Mulan, Belle, Jasmine, Tinker Bell, and Pocahontas. After the first revision, Tinker Bell was removed from the list. Tiana was then added to the line in 2010, followed by Rapunzel in 2011 and Merida in 2013. Tinker Bell went on to be in her own line named Disney Fairies, which started in 2005.

Question 30

Which of these films does not star Tom Hanks?

Tom Hanks is an actor and filmmaker and is known for his numerous comedic and dramatic roles. His films have grossed more than $4.5 billion at the NA box offices and more than $9.0 billion worldwide, making him the fourth highest-grossing actor in North America. He has won multiple awards for best actor in multiple movies and has even received the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

Question 31

Who is the voice of Dory in the Finding Nemo franchise?

Dory is a bright blue tang fish with an incredibly upbeat personality who was first introduced to the world in Finding Nemo in 2003. She suffers from short-term memory loss, which doesn't usually dampen her mood until she realizes that she doesn't remember who her family is. Saddened by the thought that there might be fish out there looking for her, she becomes determined to find them. This is the premise of the 2016 film Finding Dory. Who voices her?

Question 32

Who is the most nominated actor in the history of the Oscars?

The first Academy Awards were held 89 years ago on May 13, 1929. Although every year there are some fresh faces at the party and on the stage, we are always presented with some timeless actors that seem to get better and better every year. These four actors have each been honored for special roles and films and are tremendously successful in the industry, but only one has been nominated for best actor the most over the years. Who is it?

Question 33

Which of these is not a character played by Brad Pitt?

As a public figure, Brad Pitt has been cited as one of the most influential and powerful people in Hollywood. He has been cited as the world's most attractive man by various media outlets, and his personal life is the subject of wide publicity. He has won many awards as both an actor and a humanitarian, as well as with his own production company called Plan B Entertainment, known for movies such as The Departed, 12 Years a Slave, and The Big Short.

Question 34

Who is the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story?

Buzz Lightyear is a fictional character in the Toy Story franchise. He is a toy Space Ranger superhero according to the movies and an action figure in the franchise. Along with Sheriff Woody, he is one of the two lead characters in all three Toy Story movies. Their relationship starts off a little rocky... okay a lot rocky. They basically hate each other and compete for Andy's attention until they realize how great they are together as friends instead of enemies.

Question 35

For which movie did Leonardo DiCaprio finally win an oscar?

The fact that such a popular and talented actor like Leonardo DiCaprio had never won an Oscar was the inspiration for so many memes and internet threads. The worst part is that DiCaprio's biggest roles, as amazing as they were, were always shown up by much more powerful ones in that year. He was so unlucky with his opponents during his most important Academy Awards until this film came along and he finally won. Do you remember which film he won for?

Question 36

Which film featured Matthew McConaughey's first line on the big screen?

Matthew McConaughey has done so much since this role in 1993, but that first line has stuck with him throughout his career. He references it all the time and it will always be the first line anyone uses when doing impressions. The line comes from a movie, which Quentin Tarantino named the 10th best film of all time in 2002, that follows the adventures of high school and junior high students on the last day of school in May 1976.

Question 37

Which of these is not a Christopher Nolan film?

Christopher Nolan is one of the highest-grossing directors in history and is among the most acclaimed and influential filmmakers of the 21st century. Despite some of his great success before, his first nomination for an Academy Award for Best Director was in 2017. His ten films have grossed over $4.7 billion worldwide and garnered a total of 34 Oscar nominations and ten wins. His films often explore human morality, the construction of time, and the malleable nature of memory and personal identity.

Question 38

What is the title of this film?

This film was actually meant to be more of a dark film that would showcase the problems of class and "working women" in Los Angeles at the time. Instead, it was turned around to be a great romantic comedy that is one for the ages. Starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, this film grossed over eleven million dollars in just its opening weekend. It was number one at the box office for four weeks and in the Top 10 for sixteen weeks.

Question 39

Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1988?

This 1988 comedy-drama film, directed by Barry Levinson and written by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass, tells the story of a selfish young wheeler-dealer Charlie Babbitt, who discovers that his estranged father has died and left everything to his other son, Raymond, an autistic savant, of whose existence Charlie was unaware. Charlie is left with only his father's car and collection of rose bushes. The film received overwhelmingly positive reviews and was also the highest grossing film of that year.

Question 40

What is the title of this film?

Being in high school is never easy, but in the 80s, high school is all about cliques and which group you're part of. What happens if you don't fit into any? For Andie Walsh and her friends, that is the case. BUT they get by anyway and teach us that things may not always be the way you view them to be and sometimes people might surprise you... we know it's a tale as old as time, but this was the 80s!

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