Movie Quiz Questions
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Whether you're planning a fun family game night or a party activity, a few movie quiz questions can add a little intrigue to your evening! Test your family and friends' film knowledge and see if they're up to speed on their movie know-how!
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Planning Your Quiz
The party might be all set, but without a few fun and games thrown into the mix, the night can turn sour in a hurry. Not only do games encourage communication, they also build camaraderie and friendship, which is especially helpful in an environment where not all of the guests may know each other.
In that spirit, a set of movie quiz questions may be just the thing you need to ensure the party stays lively. The movie theme is a universal one that promises to entertain the entire crowd. Your only job is to build a quiz that challenges and intrigues them all.
Deciding Movie Quiz Questions
Of course, that's where we come in! This handy guide will help you determine your quiz questions, decide on a theme (or themes) and make the game fun for all involved.
Choose the Theme
If you opt for a themed quiz, you can guarantee you'll have plenty of fun putting it all together. There are plenty of options out there! Consider some of these ideas:
- Award shows
- Disney movies
- Genre movies (horror, science fiction, etc.)
- Movie theme songs
- Movie quotes
Choose the Questions
Don't hesitate to mix things up a little! Make sure the questions are challenging, but throw in a few easy ones to keep the mood light. Though the party atmosphere should encourage nothing but plenty of laughs, an easy question or two will ensure that no one takes anything too seriously. Here are a few sample questions to get your started, along with the answers in parentheses:
- Who is the youngest male to win an Academy Award? (Adrien Brody, for The Pianist)
- Who is the youngest female to win an Academy Award? (Tatum O'Neal, for Paper Moon)
- What year did the Academy Awards make their television debut? (1953)
- When did the first Academy Awards ceremony take place? (1929)
- Who says, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it"? (Ferris Bueller)
- What is the name of the song in Dumbo that references microscopic germs and technicolor pachiderms? ("Pink Elephants on Parade")
- Who says, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"? (Jack Torrance, portrayed by Jack Nicholson in The Shining)
- How many Academy Awards did the 1997 film Titanic win? (11)
- In which film is Jaws 19 referenced? (Back to the Future II)
- What was the original proposed title of Halloween? (The Babysitter Murders)
- What are the names of Charlie's angels? (Alex, Natalie and Dylan)
- What is the first film that Mickey Mouse appeared in? (Plane Crazy)
- Who did Dorothy's house kill when it landed in Oz? (Wicked Witch of the East)
- How fast was the bus in Speed required to travel so that it would not blow up? (50 miles per hour)
- At their high school reunion, Romy and Michele tell their classmates they invented what product? (Post-it Notes)
- What is Elliott's last name in E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial? (His last name is never mentioned in the film.)
- What is the twist in The Sixth Sense? (Bruce Willis' character is a ghost.)
- How many Academy Awards did Forrest Gump win? (Six)
- What movie starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg is based on a true story? (The Perfect Storm)
- In A Few Good Men, who ordered the Code Red? (Colonel Nathan Jessep, portrayed by Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men)
- What is the first film actor Robert Duvall appeared in? (Hint: It's based on a best-selling novel!) (To Kill a Mockingbird, in which he portrayed Arthur "Boo" Radley)
- In what film does the Disney villain Ursula appear in? (The Little Mermaid)
- What pop singer has an appearance in Ghostbusters? (Deborah Gibson)
- What pop singer has an appearance in Edward Scissorhands? (Nick Carter)
- Where does the babysitter take her charges on their late-night adventure in Adventures in Babysitting? (Chicago)
- What was Madonna's first feature film? (A Certain Sacrifice)
- What is the name of the song that the little ghost girl sings in Lady in White? ("Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?")
- What Monty Python actor wrote the screenplay for Labyrinth? (Terry Jones)
- Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe made his big screen debut in what film? (The Tailor of Panama)
- In Drop Dead Fred, what is Fred's nickname for Phoebe Cates' character? ("Snotface")
- Who directed the romantic comedies Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride and Valentine's Day? (Garry Marshall)
- Who plays the 11-year-old version of Bette Midler's character in Beaches? (Mayim Bialik)
