157+ Movie Trivia Questions & Answers (Easy to Hard)
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Kyle Boureston
With around 900 feature films released in the United States every year, you can bet there are literally countless movie trivia questions just waiting to be answered.
Hanging out asking trivia questions is one of the most popular icebreaker games, and it’s a fun way for friends of all ages to have a good time connecting.
Need some ideas for questions to ask? No fear! We have over a hundred movie trivia here in all sorts of genres that will keep y’all busy for hours.
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8 Best Movie Trivia Questions
If you ask someone what the best movie ever is, you’re probably in for a debate. But, these best movie trivia questions and answers are hard to beat!
There are questions here for all sorts of movie-lovers. Show off your cinephile skills with these great film queries!
1. Which James Bond movie was the first for Pierce Brosnan as 007?
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GoldenEye
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The “00” means he has had 2 cold-blooded kills.[/learn_more]
2. Which film written, directed, and produced by James Cameron went on to become the highest-grossing film of its time?
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Titanic
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It grossed 1.8 billion at the box office.[/learn_more]
3. How many Oscars did the film Schindler’s List win?
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Seven
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Schindler actually made 7 different lists.[/learn_more]
4. What is the current highest-grossing film of all time?
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Avenger: Endgame
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It grossed 2.9 billion![/learn_more]
5. “Big Hero 6” was designed to combine the culture of California with that of what country?
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Japan
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It’s based in SanFranTokyo.[/learn_more]
6. In the movie “Anchorman” what is Ron Burgundy’s signature sign-off?
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Stay classy, San Diego
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He is played by Will Ferrell.[/learn_more]
7. In “New Moon” who first said,” Have you ever had a secret you couldn’t tell anyone?”?
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Jacob
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This is the second movie in the Twilight Series.[/learn_more]
8. Which film’s plot concerns the fixing of game shows in the 1950s?
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Quiz Show
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It has an all-star cast with Hank Azaria, Ralph Fiennes, and John Turturro.[/learn_more]
10 Fun Movie Trivia Questions
If you want to have a good time, these are the questions for you. These fun trivia questions will bring some light-hearted humor to any party or get together!
9. What are the dying words of Charles Foster Kane in Citizen Kane?
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Rosebud
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It was a representation of his mother’s comforting love.[/learn_more]
10. In The Matrix, does Neo take the blue pill or the red pill?
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Red
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The Blue pill would keep him in the matrix.[/learn_more]
11. What’s the name of the skyscraper in Die Hard?
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Nakatomi Plaza
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This was filmed at Fox Plaza in Los Angeles.[/learn_more]
12. What flavor of Pop-Tarts does Buddy the Elf use in his spaghetti in Elf?
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Chocolate Fudge
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He also adds strawberry, coconut, chocolate, and raspberry sauce and marshmallows.[/learn_more]
13. What pop vocal group performs at the wedding in Bridesmaids? Answer: Wilson Phillips
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The group is made up of children of The Beach Boys and The Mamas and the Papas.[/learn_more]
14. What real-life on-again-off-again Hollywood power couple starred in the film Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
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Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
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They were married and divorced twice.[/learn_more]
15. Who played Juror Number 8 in 12 Angry Men?a
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Henry Fond
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He was the hold out juror.[/learn_more]
16. What famous L.A. landmark is heavily featured in Rebel Without a Cause?
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Griffith Observatory
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It opened in 1935.[/learn_more]
17. What Hollywood movie star plays himself in Zombieland?
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Bill Murray
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His friend Woody Harrelson got him the role.[/learn_more]
18. What type of dog is Marley, star of 2008’s “Marley & Me”?
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Yellow Labrador
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The movie is based on a true story of the “world’s worst dog.”[/learn_more]
8 Funny Movie Trivia Questions
I love to laugh at the theater, and they’re all different kinds of funny movies. These funny trivia questions are both hilarious in form and from hit comedy movies.
19. Which comedy is about a tough guy in the music industry meeting and romancing a widow of a music executive?l
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Be Coo
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This is an adaptation of the 1990 novel Get Shorty.[/learn_more]
20. Where do Tom and Hannah first meet in “Made of Honor”?
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College
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They went to Cornell University together.[/learn_more]
21. Where do Dan and Marie meet in the 2007 movie “Dan In Real Life”?
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At Bookstore
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This movie starred Steve Carell and Alison Pill.[/learn_more]
22. Who played Happy in the movie “Happy Gilmore” from 1996?
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Adam Sandler
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He also wrote this cult classic.[/learn_more]
23. Who played Roller Girl in “Boogie Nights”?
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Heather Graham
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This movie also starred Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, and Luis Guzmán.[/learn_more]
24. What car was featured in the 1977 movie “Smokey and the Bandit”?
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1977 Pontiac Firebird
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The car cost its new owner John Staluppi $550,000.[/learn_more]
25. What movie is the line “Are you a pothead, Focker?” from?
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Meet The Parents
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It’s said by Robert De Niro.[/learn_more]
26. Which movie gave us the wisdom, “If you’re not first, you’re last”?
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Rat Race
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This is a loose remake of It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.[/learn_more]
8 Easy Movie Trivia Questions
Not everything has to be a super competition. These easy trivia questions are perfect if you just want to relax and have a little light movie fun!
One thing is sure, questions like these will remind you of all the films you haven’t seen in a while, so take notes!
27. Which Ben and Matt co-wrote Good Will Hunting?
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Affleck and Damon
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Their first movie together was Field of Dreams.[/learn_more]
28. Which Nick won an Oscar for The Wrong Trousers?
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Park
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This is a British stop-animated film.[/learn_more]
29. The King in the King and I is the ruler of where?
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Siam
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This is modern-day Thailand.[/learn_more]
30. Who played Jack in Titanic?
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Leonardo DiCaprio
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His first movie was a film called Critters 3.[/learn_more]
31. Whose name appears with Dracula in the title of the 1992 movie?
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Bram Stoker’s
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He was the author who wrote Dracula in 1897.[/learn_more]
32. In which decade did Godspell open on Broadway?
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70s
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It was on Broadway for 5 years.[/learn_more]
33. Which mouse first appeared in Steamboat Willie in 1928?
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Mickey Mouse
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His name was originally Mortimor Mouse.[/learn_more]
34. Which silent movie star created the comic character The Little Tramp?
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Charlie Chaplin
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This was in 1915.[/learn_more]
7 Movie Trivia Questions for Kids
Playing trivia games with children is a great idea. They get super hyped up, have amazing memories, and they’ve probably seen a pretty solid amount of modern kids movies.
This trivia for kids are fun for kids at heart, too, so feel free to mix these at any time you are having a little movie trivia showdown!
35. Which Disney movie was the first full-length, animated feature to be produced in the United States?
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
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It took 6 months to draw the marching dwarves scene.[/learn_more]
36. What popular Disney character makes an appearance as a stuffed animal in the film Frozen?
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Mickey Mouse
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It’s in Oaken’s tradepost.[/learn_more]
37. In the Disney film The Little Mermaid, what does Ariel call the fork in her collection of human objects?
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Dinglehopper
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In the movie, Scuttle names this object.[/learn_more]
38. Which Disney princess dresses up as a man to save her father?
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Mulan
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She was a real-life warrior in China.[/learn_more]
39. Who played the voice of Dory in the film Finding Dory?
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Originally this was supposed to be a male fish, but Ellen was perfect for the role.[/learn_more]
40. What is the highest-grossing animated film in history?
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Frozen 2
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It grossed $1.3 billion.[/learn_more]
41. In “The Lorax”, what color is the Lorax?
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Orange
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And he has a yellow mustache.[/learn_more]
8 Movie Trivia Questions for Adults
This set of questions is rated strictly PG-13. Well, no, not strictly, but they are probably more appropriate for adult audiences.
These trivia questions for adults trend towards more particularly niche questions. I bet a lot of these will be stumpers no matter who is playing!
42. Which Indiana Jones film sparked the controversy that led to the creation of the PG-13 rating?
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Temple of Doom
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This was because it was too dark for PG but not truly R rated.[/learn_more]
43. What is the name of Will Smith’s character in Independence Day?
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Captain Steven Hiller
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The US military initially supported this film until the Area 51 references became clear.[/learn_more]
44. Which 1997 film stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and John Malkovich?
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Con Air
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This movie was nominated for 2 Oscars.[/learn_more]
45. What year was Forrest Gump released?
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1994
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Forrest Gump gathered 6 Academy Awards.[/learn_more]
46. Russell Crowe turned down the role of which character in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy?
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Aragorn
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It was eventually played by Viggo Mortenson.[/learn_more]
47. Who said during their one and only Oscar acceptance speech “I think they gave it to me because I’m the oldest”?
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Jessica Tandy
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She earned it for her role in Driving Miss Daisy.[/learn_more]
48. What woman has won the most Oscars?
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Answer: Edith Head
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She has been nominated for 35 and won 8.[/learn_more]
49. What movie sold the most tickets of all time in the U.S.?
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Gone with the Wind
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Ther have been over 201 million tickets sold.[/learn_more]
8 Hard Movie Trivia Questions
Take it up a difficulty notch with these hard trivia questions. Forget ho-hum answers – these ones will really make ’em think!
Use these questions when you have teams or a particularly good prize! Or, when you just want to take everyone’s pride down a teensy bit.
50. What is R. P. McMurphy’s actual first name?
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Randle
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51. How long did it take the director of the movie “The Shawshank Redemption” to write the script?
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8 weeks
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It took 3 months to film.[/learn_more]
52. Where were scenes set on the ice planet Hoth actually filmed at?
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Norway
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You can visit Finse to see some specific areas.[/learn_more]
53. What is the name of the real-life building that Batman captures Lau from?
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The International Finance Center
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It’s located in Hong Kong.[/learn_more]
54. What is the name of the movie trilogy that “the Good, the Bad and the Ugly” was a part of?
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The Dollar’s Trilogy
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55. What Is The Number On The Roof Of The Bus In Speed?
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2525
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Also, the bus needs to stay under 50 (25+25) mph.[/learn_more]
56. What Was The First Sports Film To Win An Academy Award For Best Picture?
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Rocky
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It grossed 117 million dollars.[/learn_more]
57. What Was The First Movie To Be Rated PG-13?
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Red Dawn
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9 Random Movie Trivia Questions
Keep ’em guessing with this wildcard set of trivia. They’ll have to really stretch their recall to get all of these ones correct.
These random trivia questions and answers are so varied, they’ll truly level the playing field as well as be super fun to get correct.
58. What is the longest movie ever made?
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Logistics
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59. Who is the youngest best actor Oscar winner?
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Adrien Brody
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He was 29 when he won Best Actor for the Pianist.[/learn_more]
60. Which war movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2009?
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The Hurt Locker
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This war thriller featured Jeremy Renner and Ralph Fiennes.[/learn_more]
61. In which year were the Academy Awards, or “Oscars”, first presented?
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1929
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62. What is the name of the hobbit played by Elijah Wood in the Lord of the Rings movies?
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Froddo Baggins
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He is the nephew of Bilbo Baggins, from The Hobbit.[/learn_more]
63. What is the name of the kingdom where the 2013 animated movie Frozen is set?
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Arendelle
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It is based on the Norwegian town of Arendal, southeast of Oslo.[/learn_more]
64. Which English actor won the 2014 Academy Award for best actor for his role in The Theory of Everything?
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Eddie Redmayne
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He played Stephen Hawking.[/learn_more]
65. Which English director was responsible for the epic movie Gladiator in 2000?
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Ridley Scott
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He has worked with Russel Crowe on 5 films.[/learn_more]
66. Prince Humperdinck is the main antagonist of which 1987 fantasy film?
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The Princess Bride
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This cult classic won the Hugo award for best dramatic presentation.[/learn_more]
8 Music in Movies Trivia Questions
The score is what really makes a movie into an experience! Movie soundtrack composers may very well be one of the most important parts of the filmmaking process, and yet they often are hidden from the limelight!
Let’s focus on these hidden gems with these music trivia questions and answers! It’s time to highlight these movie favorites!
67. In Pulp fiction, which song soundtracks the famous ‘confused Travolta’ scene when Mia talks to Vince through the intercom.
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Son of a Preacher Man
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It was sung by Dusty Springfield in 1968.[/learn_more]
68. Which song in “Guardians of the Galaxy’s awesome mix vol.1”, does Star-lord sing in a dance-off against the evil Ronan?
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O-o-h Child
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That song is by The Five Stairsteps.[/learn_more]
69. Who sang Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) on the Kill Bill soundtrack?
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Nancy Sinatra
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It was originally performed by Cher.[/learn_more]
70. Which epic rock song soundtracks the opening scene as well as the final battle in “Thor: Ragnarok”
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Immigrant song
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It’s sung by Led Zeppelin.[/learn_more]
71. In the opening credits to “Saturday Night Fever”, Travolta swaggers down the sidewalk to which song?
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Stayin’ Alive
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It was written by the Bee Gees specifically for this movie.[/learn_more]
72. Which 90’s movie featured the Looney Tunes on its soundtrack?
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Space Jam
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This is performed by Quad City DJ’s.[/learn_more]
73. Which 90’s movie soundtrack is the best-selling soundtrack of all time?
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The Bodyguard
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Over 45 million copies were sold worldwide.[/learn_more]
74. Which artist sang the hit “Unchained Melody” from the film Ghost?
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The Righteous Brothers
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The group started in 1962 and is still playing today.[/learn_more]
10 Animal Movie Trivia Questions
Who doesn’t love a good animal movie? Who fails to be amazed by the amazingly trained animals in so many films?
These animal trivia questions will have you thinking about all the animals in some of your favorite films, big and small.
75. What animal was framed in the unfinished paint-by-number in Frenchy’s room in Grease?
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A Horse
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76. What action star of the 1970s made two films with an orangutan named Clyde?
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Clint Eastwood
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His real name was Manis.[/learn_more]
77. At the age of seven, Christina Applegate made her film debut in a movie involving a King Cobra lose in a small Alabama town. What was the name of the movie?
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Jaws of Satan
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This was a 1982 horror film.[/learn_more]
78. In the 1997 movie “Starship Troopers”, what kind of pet did Carl Jenkins (Neil Patrick Harris) own?
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Ferret
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79. Who is the owner of Brinkley, the Golden Retriever in “You’ve Got Mail”?
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Joe Fox
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80. What disaster film gave us the immortal line, “I gotta go, we got cows.”?
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Twister
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81. Aden Young stars in the 1994 film “Exile” as a young man ostracized for doing what to sheep?
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Stealing them
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82. Elephanchine is a ballet-dancing elephant that leads all the other elephants through a ballet routine in which feature animation?
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Fantasia
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The song is Danza delle ore from the opera La Gioconda.[/learn_more]
83. Probably one of the most popular movies about sports-playing animals is “Air Bud”. In the first five movies, which sport do we never see Buddy playing?
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Hockey
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He does play volleyball, baseball, football, soccer, and basketball.[/learn_more]
84. What was the name of the giant spider that appeared in ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’?
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Aragog
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He as an Acromantula owned by Rubeus Hagrid.[/learn_more]
6 History Movie Trivia Questions
Watching movies about history is almost like getting a window back in time! A lot of times we can experience it from a unique character or with a different view as well.
That might be why there are so many historical movies, told in so many ways. There are countless history trivia questions, but these are some good ones to start with.
85. Which actress has won the most Academy Awards in history?
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Katherine Hepburn with 4 Academy Awards
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She was nominated for 12 awards.[/learn_more]
86. “Saving Private Ryan” takes place during which notable event of World War II?
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D-Day, the Invasion of Normandy
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Mostly fictional, this movie is loosely based on the story of the Niland brothers.[/learn_more]
87. In Sergei Bondarchuck’s ‘Waterloo’, Rod Steiger played Napoleon Bonaparte. Who played Marshal Michel Ney executed by Louis XVIII soon after the battle?
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Dan O’Herlihy
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This movie is famous for its lavish battle scenes.[/learn_more]
88. Lord Irwin succeeded to Lord Reading as Viceroy of India on 1 April 1926. Later, he was to serve as a British ambassador in Washington. Who played Lord Irwin in ‘Gandhi’ (1982)?
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John Gielgud
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This was one of India’s highest-grossing films of all time.[/learn_more]
89. What was the name of the slave who led the revolt in ‘Amistad’?
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Cinque
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He was born Sengbe Pieh in 1813.[/learn_more]
90. In the movie ‘The Wind And The Lion’ who played the part of Theodore Roosevelt?
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Brian Keith
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This movie also featured Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, and John Huston.[/learn_more]
5 Movie Trivia Questions for the Bar
Just want some fun questions to throw around while you’re throwing a few back? These bar trivia questions will give you something to talk about besides the weather and current events.
Not too hard, not too boring, use these questions to liven up any kicked back conversation.
91. In which movie did Humphrey Bogart play Charlie Allnut?
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African Queen.
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This classic also featured Katherine Hepburn.[/learn_more]
92. What names were given to the three tunnels in the movie The Great Escape?
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Tom, Dick, and Harry
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This is the story of the mass escape of Allied soldiers from the German prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III.[/learn_more]
93. In which film did father and son actors Will and Jaden Smith first appear together?
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The Pursuit of Happyness
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This was inspired by the true story of Chris Gardner.[/learn_more]
94. Who directed the Lord of the Rings trilogy?
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Peter Jackson
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The gross franchise total for the movies is 5.82 billion.[/learn_more]
95. In the Star Wars movies, which moon is home to the Ewoks?
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Endor
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It’s covered in dense forests and was filmed at the California Redwoods National Park.[/learn_more]
8 80s Movie Trivia Questions
You don’t have to be an 80’s baby to enjoy the unique set of movies that came out in that time period. That era was home to some of the biggest cult classics!
These 80s trivia questions will probably be some of the easiest and most popular questions of your trivia night!
96. Which 80s movie was Alan Rickman’s first feature film role?
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Die Hard
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This is one of the most iconic movies of all time.[/learn_more]
97. Which 80s movie was the highest-grossing film of the decade?
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E.T. The Extraterrestrial
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It grossed 359 million.[/learn_more]
98. What is the name of the lead character in The Secret of NIMH?
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Mrs. Brisby
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She was voiced by the late Elizabeth Hartman.[/learn_more]
99. Which film was Disney’s first animated film to use computer graphics?
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The Fox and the Hound
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Kurt Russel plays the voice of grown-up Copper.[/learn_more]
100. In Pretty in Pink, where does Molly Ringwald’s character work?
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A record store
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It’s called Trax.[/learn_more]
101. What is the name of the speakeasy where Eddie Murphy’s character works in Harlem Nights?
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Club Sugar Ray
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It’s his dad’s club.[/learn_more]
102. What is Baby’s last name in Dirty Dancing?
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Houseman
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Her real first name was Frances.[/learn_more]
103. Hoosiers is about a high school basketball team in which state?
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Indiana
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It’s based on the 1054 state championship.[/learn_more]
9 Bible Movie Trivia Questions and Answers
There have been a lot of movies made about the Bible, and many of the most iconic scenes contain animals.
See who can remember these Bible trivia questions and answers the fastest when they’ve seen them in movie form.
104. What animal was the first to be let out of Noah’s ark?
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Dove
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It was let out several times to search for dry land.[/learn_more]
105. It is easier for this animal to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God
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A camel
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This was actually a nod to a very narrow gate in the Jerusalem wall where animals needed to be unpacked.[/learn_more]
106. This animal was sacrificed instead of Isaac
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A ram
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It’s horns were caught in the brush.[/learn_more]
107. In the book of Revelation, Death rides this animal
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A pale Horse
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There are a total of 4 horsemen of the apocalypse.[/learn_more]
108. This animal provided Jesus with money to pay taxes
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A fish
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A coin was stuck in its mouth.[/learn_more]
109. Aaron made an image of this animal for the people of Israel
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Calf
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It was made out of gold.[/learn_more]
110. Which woolly animal is the most mentioned in the Bible?
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Sheep
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Jesus is often referred to as a shepherd, with his people as his sheep.[/learn_more]
111. Which animal was despised in the Bible but is now often a much-loved pet?
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Dog
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They were considered dirty.[/learn_more]
112. What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
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Donkey
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It had never been ridden before.[/learn_more]
4 Halloween Movie Trivia
There are funny, scary, and downright horrifying Halloween movies out there. They’re all perfect for watching on a spooky October evening, but I know most of us watch these goodies all year long.
At this year’s Halloween party, take advantage of your film knowledge and break out this fun list of Halloween trivia while you’re handing out candy!
113. In the thriller movie “Crave”, what is the profession of the main character?
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Photographer
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This role is played by Josh Lawson.[/learn_more]
114. Who starred as Peter Venkman in “Ghostbusters”?
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Bill Murray
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Most of his lines in this movie were ad-lib.[/learn_more]
115. Who plays Count Dracula in “Hotel Transylvania”?
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Adam Sandler
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The movie is based on the real-life town of Sighisoara, Romania.[/learn_more]
116. What is the name of the young witch in “Halloweentown”?
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Marnie
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She is 13 in the first movie.[/learn_more]
8 Thanksgiving Movie Trivia Questions
Most of us have pretty solid Thanksgiving traditions. Family comes over. People are baking holiday food. Sports are watched. But often, a lot of people are just sitting around.
Enter – Thanksgiving trivia questions! Now is the chance for families to bond over their favorite harvest time films instead of trying not to argue.
117. Which classic film starts with Kris Kringle horrified to find that Santa in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is intoxicated?
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Miracle on 34th Street
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The Parade in this movie was the actually Thanksgiving parade![/learn_more]
118. John Candy’s profession in the Thanksgiving classic movie “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”
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Seller of shower curtain rings
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119. This film by director Ang Lee features early performances by Christina Ricci and Elijah Wood.
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The Ice Storm
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This was the best film of 1997.[/learn_more]
120. Pauly Shore pretends to be engaged to a small-town farm girl in this silly 1993 Thanksgiving comedy.
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Son in Law
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The promo picture for this is a parody of American Gothic.[/learn_more]
121. The writer, director, and producer of the Thanksgiving dramedy “Funny People” is also behind Hollywood blockbusters like “Knocked Up,” “Bridesmaids” and “Anchorman.”
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Judd Apatow
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He started his own radio show at just 16.[/learn_more]
122. In 2005, the Library of Congress selected this film for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
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It’s a Wonderful Life
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This whole movie started with a Christmas card.[/learn_more]
123. This film stars Katie Holmes as a young woman who invites her dying mother and the rest of her estranged family to her apartment for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Pieces of April
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The major theme of this movie is the race against time.[/learn_more]
124. What film is a remake of Dino Risi’s 1974 Italian film “Profumo di Donna”?
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Scent of a Woman
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Scent of a Woman stars Al Pacino.[/learn_more]
7 Christmas Movie Trivia Questions
Christmas movies may be some of the most memorable and iconic movies of any genre. We associate warm feelings, seeing family. and special gifts with some of our favorite holiday films.
Some people are very protective of their favorite Christmas movie, which could make these Christmas trivia questions a surprisingly fun and fiery game!
125. How many hours did it originally take to get Jim Carrey to look like the Grinch for the film How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
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8.5 hours
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He almost quit because of uncomfortable contact lenses.[/learn_more]
126. Who directed The Polar Express?
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Robert Zemeckis
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His best movie is considered to be Back to the Future.[/learn_more]
127. How many separate stories appeared in the British Christmas romantic comedy Love Actually?
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10
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Also, “Actually” is said 23 times in the movie.[/learn_more]
128. Which Christmas song opened the movie Lethal Weapon?
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Jingle Bell Rock
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This movie was the inspiration for Die Hard.[/learn_more]
129. Santa Claus also appeared in which obscure science fiction movie?
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Brazil
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This dystopian movie is underrated![/learn_more]
130. In the Finnish movie Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, how was their Santa Claus different from the more traditional Santa?
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He punished naughty children
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That’s a game-changer![/learn_more]
131. In Elf, Will Ferrell starred in the lead role. But the role was originally intended for someone else. Who?
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Jim Carrey
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The movie took too long to go into production![/learn_more]
5 horror movie trivia
We’ve compiled only the best horror movie trivia questions about some of the greatest horror movies of all time. You’ve got to know the answers to these questions — even if you’re too afraid to watch any of these films!
132. Which actor made his film debut in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
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Johnny Depp
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“Wes Craven was the guy who gave me my start, from my perspective, for almost no reason in particular,” – Johnny Depp[/learn_more]
133. Which actor played the killer in Se7en?
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Kevin Spacey
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Michael Spite from the band REM was offered the role of Kevin Spacey’s, but he turned it down because he was busy with live shows.[/learn_more]
134. What real-life killer inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho?
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Ed Gein
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Ed Gein also served as the inspiration for other characters like, Leatherface (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) and Buffalo Bill (The Silence of the Lambs).[/learn_more]
135. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s Leatherface wears a mask made from what?
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Human Skin
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This was inspired from the actual doings of Ed Gein. He would dig up corpses and mutilate them, sometimes making masks from the flesh of their faces.
136. What horror movie required the purchase of 500 Florida frogs and 100 giant South American toads?
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The Frogs
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This movie was an eco-horror film that shed light on the threat of mankind to nature.[/learn_more]
5 marvel movie trivia
From Iron Man to Thor to Captain America …Marvel has some of the greatest super heroes! Not only does Marvel have great super heroes, they also make some pretty amazing plots for movies.
You’ll want to catch up on all those marvelous Marvel movies, because these Marvel trivia questions will test you on, just about, most of them.
137. What year was the first Iron Man movie released, kicking off the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
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2008
Tom Cruise, Nicholas Cage, as well as several other actors were considered for the role, though, Robert Downey Jr. was always thought to be best.[/learn_more]
138. What is the name of Thor’s hammer?
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Mjolnir
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According to a 1991 “Mjolner” trading card, the hammer only weighs 42.3 pounds. However, Mjolner becomes heavier for those not worthy enough to hold it.[/learn_more]
139. What Is Captain America’s shield made of?
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Vibranium
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Vibranium can absorb and redirect forms of energy, making it very strong and resilient to damage.[/learn_more]
140. The Flerkens are a race of extremely dangerous aliens that resembles what?
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Cats
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Flerkens lay eggs in huge quantities and have tentacles that come out of their mouth.[/learn_more]
141. In which film do we finally learn the backstory behind how Nick Fury lost his eye?
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Captain Marvel
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In the comics, Fury loses his eye after complications from a Nazi grenade blast, however, in the film, his eye gets scratched out by a cat/Flerken.[/learn_more]
5 back to the future movie trivia
You can’t have movie trivia without Back to the Future trivia questions! It’s one of the most iconic movies in time. And, with all the sequels, there’s so much to know about the movie. So if you’ve seen all the movies, you’ll have no trouble answering these questions correctly.
142. In “Back to the Future”, what color was Marty’s Calvin Klein underwear?
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Purple
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These purple briefs have gone down in underwear history as one of the 15 most iconic underwear moments.[/learn_more]
143. In “Back to the Future”, what did Marty say when things got difficult?
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Whoa This Is Heavy
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Why are things so heavy in the future? Is there a problem with the Earth’s gravitational pull? — Doc’s response is iconic![/learn_more]
144. Which song is playing as Marty enters the Cafe 80s in Part 2?
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Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”
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The song wasn’t the only thing to make a feature, Michael Jackson, himself, is portrayed as a robot waiter in the cafe.[/learn_more]
145. What phrase does the Doc repeat throughout the trilogy?
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Great Scott!
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The reference is to General Winfield Scott, who commanded one of the two American armies in the Mexican War.[/learn_more]
146. At the beginning of “Back To The Future” (Part 1), how many minutes slow is Doc’s clock?
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25
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If you’ve got sharp eyes, you must’ve noticed the clock with the man hanging onto one of the hands.[/learn_more]
5 harry potter trivia questions
You’re not a Harry Potter fan if you don’t have every single scene and detail memorized — am I right, or am I not wrong? But, don’t worry, these Harry Potter trivia questions won’t go that deep. Even the slightest Harry Potter fan can answer these.
147. What flavor are Bertie Bott’s beans?
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Every Flavour
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Some of the wildest flavors include; vomit, earwax and booger![/learn_more]
148. What animal represents Hufflepuff’s house?
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Badger
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Honey Badgers are known to be one of the most fearless animals in the world, and, usually, don’t attack unless threatened.[/learn_more]
149. Who was Hermione’s date at the Yule Ball?
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Viktor Krum
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Which makes Ron extremely jealous and ready to throw a fit.[/learn_more]
150. Who was Minister for Magic during the first five films?
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Cornelius Fudge
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Rufus Scrimgeour replaces Fudge in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.[/learn_more]
151. Which class has a different teacher every year?
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Defense Against the Dark Arts
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This is because of the curse placed on every professor who teaches the class.[/learn_more]
6 disney trivia questions
Disney movies never get old, and you’re never too old to watch them. It doesn’t matter how old a Disney movie is, even the youngest generation has seen it. Use this list of Disney trivia questions to play with anyone — from young kids to the elderly, everyone’s sure to know the answers to these questions.
152. What are the names of Cinderella’s stepsisters?
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Anastasia and Drizella.
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In another version of Cinderella, the stepsisters cut off parts of their feet to fit into the glass slipper.[/learn_more]
153. Who serves a Pinocchio’s conscience?
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Jiminy Cricket.
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Walt Disney used the name “Jiminy Cricket” as a reference for “Jesus Christ”.[/learn_more]
154. What is the name of Sleeping Beauty’s Prince?
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Prince Phillip
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Prince Phillip is 20 years old, while princess Aurora is only 16.[/learn_more]
155. What name does Mulan pick for herself while pretending to be a man?
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Ping
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Mulan chooses this name simply because Mushu suggested it.[/learn_more]
156. Who said: “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible”?
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Walt Disney
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This quote refers to accomplishing something you imagine doing, rather than doing something that’s impossible.[/learn_more]
157. Julie Andrews made her feature film debut in which Disney movie?
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Mary Poppins
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Julie Andrews is known as a Disney legend due to all the Disney films she has been in.[/learn_more]
Downloadable and Printable List of Movie Trivia Questions
Here is a downloadable and printable list of movie trivia questions (right-click the image and select Save Image As:..)
How To Pick the Best Movie Trivia Questions
Ready to get started playing movie trivia with your friends? You have enough questions here for hours of games. But how do you know which questions will be best?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by this super long list, have no fear! I’ve got a few tips to help you narrow it down and get on your way to having fun and showing off your cinematic skills!
1. Know your group
Are you playing with adults or kids? People who watch R-rated movies, or Disney fans? Are these folks that are more likely to know every detail of the plot, or more about the actors themselves?
You want the questions to be challenging, but you also want playing trivia to be fun! Choose some questions that will lend themselves well to your players.
2. Choose a theme
Just like throwing a party, you don’t have to have a theme. But it makes playing a lot more fun, and often makes planning a lot easier.
When you have a theme, it can make it simpler to narrow down your questions. Choose award winners, holiday rom-coms, or something else to give your game some scope.
3. Pick more than you need
Take it from me, this is a biggie! Almost every time I play a trivia game, there is one question that I go to ask that just doesn’t feel quite right. Have some backups on hand so you don’t mess up your count if you’re playing for points!
Also, these games tend to be a big hit. Have some encore questions in the wings, so you can have a lightning round!
More Awesome Ice Breaker Games and Questions
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In Conclusion
These movie trivia questions are sure to give you hours of fun, and send you all off on some crazy quests to find out even more! That’s what is great about trivia questions – they are a great way to whet your appetite for learning even more about something you love!
So whether you are using these as icebreaker games or just for fun dinner conversations, there are questions to ask everyone in your group to get them showing off their knowledge of movie history. Have fun!
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