Movie Trivia: Test Your Knowledge of Some of the Best Films Out There
MOVIES have been around for decades and continue to bring us entertainment and joy. They captivate us with story lines and amazing cinematic visuals. For movie buffs and their family and friends, movie trivia can be an entertaining and educational way to debate and test your knowledge.
Whether you are an old-time classic fan, or a more contemporary cult classic follower, we have compiled a few rounds of interesting and enjoyable movie trivia to test your knowledge and keep the conversations flowing.
Famous Directors
Directors are the architects of the movie industry. They are in charge of every aspect of the film making process. From the inception of the story all the way to its final completion. To kick off your basic movie trivia game, here are a few of the directors whose work have captured the hearts of many movie lovers for decades.
• Steven Spielberg
• James Cameron
• Stanley Kubrick
• Christopher Nolan
• Quentin Tarantino
• Ridley Scott
• Alfred Hitchcock
• Martin Scorsese
• Peter Jackson
• Tim Burton
• Wes Anderson
Most Famous Musical Scores
The music that plays during a movie’s most pivotal scenes help create the atmosphere, emotion and intensity of the moment. John Williams’ musical composition for Star Wars is one of the most well-known musical scores out there — but there are limitless other amazing composers that deserve the spotlight.
• Jurassic Park (John Williams)
• Star Wars (John Williams)
• The Lord of The Rings (Howard Shore)
• The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (Ennio Morricone)
• Harry Potter (John Williams)
• Pirates of The Caribbean (Klaus Badelt)
• Jaws (John Williams)
• The Lion King (Hans Zimmer)
• Psycho (Bernard Hermann)
• Interstellar (Hans Zimmer)
• Avengers: Endgame (Alan Silvestri)
Box Office Flops
Box office bombs are movies that cost so much money to make and market, and return so little at the box office that they fail miserably. Flops don’t always happen due to a lack of quality — sometimes box office records can simply be hard to beat. Knowing the flops are almost as interesting as knowing the highest grossing films, don’t you think?
• Heaven’s Gate (1980)
• The Wolfman (2010)
• Cutthroat Island (1995)
• Titan A.E. (2000)
• The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
• Catwoman (2004)
• Town & Country (2001)
• The Alamo (2004)
• Speed Racer (2008)
• Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
• Mars Needs Moms (2011)
Spoof or Parody Movies
It seems like every decade we have some funny, witty filmmakers creating spoof movies that parody popular films. They very often end up being more successful — critically and financially — than their predecessors. They contain often ridiculous storylines, humor and even the odd musical number. Here are some of the greatest spoof movies out there:
• Airplane (1980)
• The Naked Gun (1988)
• Hot Shots (1991)
• Wayne’s World (1992)
• Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
• Scary Movie (2000)
• Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
• Team America: World Police (2004)
• Borat (2006)
• Epic Movie (2007)
• This Is The End (2013)
Best Actors + Actresses
Every movie is made or broken based on the performance of the characters it features. Many sculpt the performances delivered by the actors and actresses to define genres — it is essential for the success of even the smallest of films. While no list can hope to feature them all, here are a few names that have personified acting over the years.
• Meryl Streep
• Tom Hanks
• Robert De Niro
• Jack Nicholson
• Morgan Freeman
• Al Pacino
• Leonardo DiCaprio
• Denzel Washington
• Charlize Theron
• Brad Pitt
• Daniel Day-Lewis
Romance Classics
Romantic movies can make us laugh, cry, swoon and believe in love. Romance classics have a charm and a power that never fails. Here is a list of some of the most beloved and timeless romantic classics ever:
• City of Angels (1998)
• Pretty Woman (1990)
• The Princess Bride (1987)
• Pride and Prejudice (2005)
• Romeo + Juliet (1996)
• The Notebook (2004)
• When Harry Met Sally (1989)
• Moulin Rouge (2001)
• Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
• Love Actually (2003)
• Casablanca (1942)
Cult Classics
Cult classics are those obscure movies that may not be deemed as a commercial success due to their unique and often risqué jokes. That being said, they still have quite a following. For those in the know, they often contain the most amazing moments and quotes and lines of dialogue, which makes it a classic that deserves to be watched many times.
• The Big Lebowski (1998)
• Donnie Darko (2001)
• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
• The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
• Clerks (1994)
• Fight Club (1999)
• Pulp Fiction (1994)
• Groundhog Day (1993)
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
• Aliens (1986)
• The Breakfast Club (1985)
Sci-fi Thrillers
The sci-fi subgenre has perhaps the widest audience appeal. Perfect for families, teenagers and adults alike, sci-fi thrillers are fun to watch and no one can ever be left out of the conversation. Here is a list of must-see-sci-fi thrillers that have entertained many generations since the birth of movies.
• The Matrix (1999)
• Back to the Future (1985)
• E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
• Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
• Avatar (2009)
• Inception (2010)
• Suicide Squad (2016)
• Minority Report (2002)
• Aliens (1986)
• Blade Runner (1982)
• The Terminator (1984)
Kids/Family Films
Movies can also be a great source of entertainment for the younger generations. Animation has its own power to captivate and audiences of all ages. Kids and family films come in various shapes and sizes and here are some good ones that remain forever in our hearts:
• Toy Story (1995)
• The Incredibles (2004)
• Frozen (2013)
• The Lion King (1994)
• Kung Fu Panda (2008)
• Finding Nemo (2003)
• Up (2009)
• Shrek (2001)
• Beauty and the Beast (1991)
• Aladdin (1992)
• The Goonies (1985)
Whether you have an appetite for the big screen, indie films or cult classics, movies are sure to have something that everyone can enjoy. To prove your mastery of movie knowledge, this movie trivia should keep the conversations rolling. We hope it has entertained you and sharpened your understanding of the incredible art of film.
Movies are a form of art that can educate, entertain, and bring a smile to our faces. These questions will temporarily take you away from the world. Maybe it’ll help you reminisce, discuss and discover more of the amazing films out there. Who knows, you might even find a new treasure or two. Let the game begin!
