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151.
  Ten Shocking Movie Moments    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about ten movies on the "The 25 Most Shocking Moments in Movie History" list prepared by "Premiere Magazine". You will be given a clue and asked to name the actor in each shocking scene.
Average, 10 Qns, rblayer, Apr 22 22
Average
rblayer
Apr 22 22
2704 plays
152.
  Never the Bride    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match the bridesmaids and maids of honor from these films to the actresses who played the roles?
Easier, 10 Qns, pitegny, May 08 19
Easier
pitegny gold member
May 08 19
244 plays
153.
  Never Surrender   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If there's one thing I've learned from the movies, it's never, never, ever to surrender -- there's always hope when the scriptwriter is on your side!
Average, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Sep 03 13
Average
CellarDoor gold member
412 plays
154.
  Match the Movies    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the movies with the same star. Example; "Casablanca" goes with "The African Queen". Both starred Humphrey Bogart.
Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jul 27 17
Average
Desimac gold member
594 plays
155.
  Give That Movie a Hand!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm going to ask you a few questions about movies where a hand (or some fingers) play a bit of a role. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, laughinggirl, Apr 18 03
Average
laughinggirl
5356 plays
156.
  She Was a Man   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Cross-dressing...it's sometimes played for laughs, other times for rich drama. All of the movies in this quiz feature women and men dressing as members of the opposite sex.
Average, 10 Qns, Caseena, Mar 06 10
Average
Caseena
1062 plays
157.
  You Have the Right to Remain Silent   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Talkies" have been around since the 1920s, but some filmmakers continue to favour films with little/no dialogue. This quiz looks at just some of these.
Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jul 20 13
Average
doublemm gold member
351 plays
158.
  Teen Movies   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Teen movies are for everyone. Whether you are still in high school, or if you have finished school a longtime ago, you can't resist them. Let's check your knowledge in the department.
Average, 10 Qns, poppingpopcorn, May 15 17
Average
poppingpopcorn
3656 plays
159.
  Modern Film In Black And White   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm a big fan of classic black and white film: Marx Brothers, Capra, Hitchcock, Bogart, etc. But modern film makers use black and white, too. See how many of the following films you can name, which are colorful in the figurative sense only.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Dec 20 15
Average
ensiform
4528 plays
160.
  Toys to Film    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There have been many childhood toys that have been translated onto the big screen with mixed results. Check out this quiz and see if your favourites have been incarnated into celluloid.
Easier, 10 Qns, Choda_Murdoch, Oct 12 20
Easier
Choda_Murdoch
Oct 12 20
1055 plays
161.
  Strange Companions of the Silver Screen    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to my quiz on strange companions who have been forced together in film. I'll give you a few clues as to which film each question refers to. Note: Interesting Info contains some plot details.
Average, 10 Qns, mcsurfie, Apr 07 16
Average
mcsurfie
654 plays
162.
  The Intensity of an Obsession   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"You ever find yourself getting completely smothered by someone?" Guess the movie from the character names and brief summary. Warning: Contains spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, play_dead, May 07 10
Average
play_dead
643 plays
163.
  X Marks the Shot   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about snipers in movies, those long-range marksmen that hit targets from far away.
Average, 10 Qns, jcpetersen, Oct 19 15
Average
jcpetersen
318 plays
164.
  Movies with Political Themes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about movies with political themes? Take my quiz and find out!
Easier, 10 Qns, littlewoman2, Oct 19 04
Easier
littlewoman2
1468 plays
165.
  Serial Killers Gone Celluloid   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz featuring serial killers whose works have been the inspiration for some popular films.
Average, 10 Qns, macabrescribe, May 15 17
Average
macabrescribe
1811 plays
166.
  Joy to the Joyless   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Everything does not always coming up roses, even at the movies. Sometimes there is no happy ending, only a finely crafted yet depressing tale. Come and join me as we explore some movies that bring joy by being joyless. A warning: there are spoilers!
Average, 10 Qns, adam36, Feb 01 14
Average
adam36 gold member
303 plays
167.
  Movies/Actor    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
This quiz is pretty straightforward. I give you the names of two movies, and the answer is the actor who was featured in both movies. Now, on with the quiz.
Average, 15 Qns, JP3D75, Sep 21 21
Average
JP3D75
Sep 21 21
308 plays
168.
  I Think I Nose You   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten questions on movies featuring unusual nose related events. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Apr 15 12
Average
Creedy gold member
582 plays
169.
  Juvenile Filmographies: Movies with Children    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Children (under 18) have been a notable part of cinema since time immemorial. They have brought radiance, naïveté, and charm to films. This quiz tests you on those performers and, generally, on the movies they starred in. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, francodr, Apr 02 07
Average
francodr
970 plays
170.
  The Squad Room At Hollywood and Vine   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What a peculiar place to find oneself handcuffed! I innocently left the movie theater without paying for my popcorn and I find myself here. The charge was "snacklifting". What a parade of crooks and cops - luckily, none are quite real. Or are they?
Average, 10 Qns, Gatsby722, Apr 12 16
Average
Gatsby722
1465 plays
171.
  Dissecting the Director   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A movie quiz where the film director is the star. Lets peel the curtain and see what goes on when the director yells "Action".
Average, 10 Qns, adam36, May 24 13
Average
adam36 gold member
474 plays
172.
  Yin to My Yang    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about movies with unlikely, yet successful acting partnerships in them. I hope you enjoy it!
Easier, 10 Qns, colavengers, Jun 11 18
Easier
colavengers
Jun 11 18
441 plays
173.
  The Future Explored in Movies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What does our future hold? Dozens of filmmakers have attempted to tackle this very question in their films. These movies all take place in some near or distant future. How accurate are the depictions?
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Mar 08 06
Average
thejazzkickazz gold member
1039 plays
174.
  Iconic Movie Songs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you guess the movie based on an iconic song that was featured in that movie?
Average, 10 Qns, BigVBDude, Oct 28 20
Average
BigVBDude gold member
Oct 28 20
419 plays
175.
  Billy-Bob and Jim-Bob Go to Hollywood    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Redneck characters are littered into many films. Many times they provide comic relief in the film. Occasionally redneck characters contribute to the plot of the movie. Please match the redneck character to their description.
Average, 10 Qns, workisboring, Aug 06 18
Average
workisboring gold member
Aug 06 18
291 plays
176.
  AFI's Top 10 Funniest Movies of All Time   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See if you can identify the American Film Institute's (AFI)Top 10 List of the funniest films of all time from these not-so-funny clues.
Average, 10 Qns, rblayer, Jan 05 07
Average
rblayer
3342 plays
177.
  Rainbow Roles    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is an LGBT friendly quiz. How many of these movies do you know?
Average, 10 Qns, Saleo, Jan 11 16
Average
Saleo
491 plays
178.
  Pass the Buck    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We have seen a lot of 'pass the buck' situations in movies where people are blamed for doing stuff they didn't or are framed for something. How many of these do you remember? Spoiler alert!
Average, 10 Qns, Saleo, Aug 24 14
Average
Saleo
651 plays
179.
  O Father, Where Art Thou?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has one common link - fathers!
Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Aug 29 10
Average
Plodd
738 plays
180.
  Why Didn't I Do That?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many a famous film actor has refused a part that was then offered to another who made such a success of it that the original actor might well have regretted his/her decision. Do you know about these?
Average, 10 Qns, Toeknee448, Mar 18 24
Average
Toeknee448
Mar 18 24
624 plays
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Movies: Something in Common Trivia Questions
151. (1971) The future of England involves violent youth gangs dressed in bizarre matching uniforms and battling for territory. The government appears to be socialistic, with law enforcement methods callous and punishment methods stringently enforced.

From Quiz The Future Explored in Movies

Answer: A Clockwork Orange

'A Clockwork Orange' is based on the novel by Anthony Burgess and the screen play by director Stanley Kubrick. Malcolm McDowell stars as Alexander de Large, the protagonist and antagonist all rolled into one. In the film, Alexander de Large is a member of the youth gangs mentioned previously. After committing murder, he is subjected to a rigorous corrective method that involves mental conditioning, with naturally disastrous results.

152. What ship did Harrison Ford's character pilot in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope"?

From Quiz Space Ships

Answer: Millennium Falcon

Harrison Ford played Han Solo and piloted the Millennium Falcon with Chewbacca (played by Peter Mayhew). Luke Skywalker teamed up with Han Solo, Chewbacca and the rebel forces to defend the Universe against the evil Darth Vader. The other 3 are also ships in the Star Wars movies but not piloted by Solo.

153. Which actress did NOT play the mother of Haley Joel Osment in "Secondhand Lions", "The Sixth Sense" or "Pay It Forward"?

From Quiz The Mother Of All Quizzes

Answer: Laura Linney

Kyra Sedgwick played Haley's mama in "Secondhand Lions", and Helen Hunt played the mama in "Pay It Forward". Toni Collette was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar playing Osment's mother in "The Sixth Sense". Her movie son received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

154. Which early film pioneer filmed Lady Liberty first?

From Quiz Our Miss Liberty in the Movies

Answer: The Edison Company

This first moving image of Lady Liberty was filmed by the Edison Company in 1898. This was a forty-eight second shot of her.

155. In "Charade", the search for missing money leads to what item?

From Quiz Great Movie Searches

Answer: Rare Stamp

Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn deal with bad guys such as James Coburn and George Kennedy. Walter Matthau has a straight role in this pleasant and suspenseful movie.

156. This lighthearted 1984 film is a love story about a lissome mermaid named Madison who visits New York City. It stars a blonde actress who has also played a killer replicate, and a cave girl.

From Quiz Finny Films

Answer: Splash

'Splash', directed by Ron Howard, was Tom Hanks' first big hit. Of course, Daryl Hannah played his scaly sweetie. (All the other films exist.)

157. In this film, a common, everyday laptop was capable of not only communicating with incompatible hardware, but with ALIEN hardware! What's more it was able to upload a virus to bring the alien technology crashing down.

From Quiz Computers in Movies

Answer: Independence Day

"Independence Day" (1996) - Aliens invade Earth and attempt to wipe out the human race. They are using technology far superior to ours, but that doesn't stop our super-hacker from writing a virus that runs on their system. Oh yes, good old Jeff Goldblum was able to hack into an alien spaceship and bring down their shields long enough for the President to save the day! Not to mention the fact that Will Smith was capable of flying an alien spaceship.

158. Which actress starred as twins Sharon and Susan in the 1961 movie 'The Parent Trap'?

From Quiz Twins In Movies

Answer: Hayley Mills

Sharon McKendrick and Susan Evers had been separated when their parents divorced. They met at summer camp and switched places, so that they would be able to go and meet the parent they did not know. Hayley Mills is the daughter of John Mills and sister of Juliet Mills.

159. (1996) Which movie with a Mars theme sees Jack Nicholson play the President of the USA?

From Quiz Movies About Mars

Answer: Mars Attacks!

Nicholson plays President James Dale in this spoof of "War of the Worlds" directed by Tim Burton.

160. "Consenting Adults" involves two neighbors: one is the con man and one is the victim. Which actors play which roles?

From Quiz The Ultimate in Slick Cons

Answer: Kevin Spacey is the con man and Kevin Kline is the victim

Spacey plays a "life-of-the-party" kind of guy; Kline plays the "straight" neighbor. Just when the storyline seems to be going in one direction it makes a serious about-face.

161. Who played the mischievous pixie in the 1924 movie adaptation of "Peter Pan"?

From Quiz Tinkerbell in the Movies

Answer: Virginia Brown Faire

Virginia Brown Faire portrayed the pixie "Tinker Bell" in the 1924, black and white movie adaptation of "Peter Pan". Betty Bronson was responsible for playing the role of "Peter". It is very common for a woman to play the role of the boy who never grew up and the role was first portrayed by an actual boy in the 1953 Disney adaptation of "Peter Pan".

162. "Narrow Margin" has Gene Hackman trying to make a desperate trip aboard a train, while being pursued by criminals. Who is the woman that is with him on the train?

From Quiz Stranded

Answer: Anne Archer

This is a good re-make of an old Charles McGraw movie.

163. Justin falls in love with his cousin Angel, but when Angel finds a girl, Justin goes to bed with Carlos. The only problem is that Carlos' jealous boyfriend finds out about it. What is the name of the film?

From Quiz The Great Gay Films 2

Answer: Latin Boys Go To Hell

Directed by Ela Troyano in 1997 from USA, who also wrote the script. It was also the director's first feature film.

164. This was the movie that started the brief 3-D craze in the '50s, in America. It featured Robert Stack and Nigel Bruce. It was based on a true incident in Africa. What was the film?

From Quiz 3-D Movies

Answer: Bwana Devil

The film surrounded the building of a railroad, hampered by man-eating lions. The film was reviewed as having no sense or suspense, yet the novelty of 3-D brought people back to the cinemas. It made millions in months.

165. In the movie "Ghost World", Enid and Rebecca find great pleasure in what activity?

From Quiz Cinema Bizarre

Answer: Mocking people

The duo spend most of their time observing and mocking people in their neighborhood. This movie is based on the comic book "Eightball" by Daniel Clowes.

166. Who was not in the 1996 critical disappointment "Jack"?

From Quiz Movie Failures

Answer: Erin Moran

"Jack," starring Robin Williams, was about a 10-year-old boy who ages four times faster than normal.

167. In 'Infinity' what type of math did Richard Feynman (Matthew Broderick) use to compute the cube root of 1729.03?

From Quiz Mathematics In Movies

Answer: Calculus

During the dual with the abacist, Feynman computed the cube root of 1729.03 using calculus to get the answer of 12.00238426.

168. In their only film in which they played the two starring roles together, actors Steve McQueen and Paul Newman performed their own stunts. What was the name of the great action blockbuster that included these two names in the marquee?

From Quiz Very Challenging Movie Roles

Answer: The Towering Inferno

In a case of 'anything you can do, I can do better' these two acting rivals both insisted on performing their own stunts...macho men! It seems that Steve McQueen in particular took their rivalry seriously, insisting that he receive equal pay, equal billing and even an equal number of lines in the film! Newman seems to have accepted McQueen's name at the top of the billing, being the ranch dressing making, popcorn, corn chip and pretzel producing madman that he is!

169. 'Three Men and a Baby'. Can you name the actor missing (not character name). Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenburg, and ____ ?

From Quiz Movie Trios: And Then There Were Three

Answer: Ted Danson & Danson

Way back in 1987 this movie was released, they also did another movie called 'Three Men and a Little Lady' in 1990.

170. The movie: "Ocean's 11", in which a group of guys plans to knock over a bunch of Andy Garcia's Las Vegas casinos. Name another actor in this movie.

From Quiz Stealing from the Big Boys

Answer: Matt Damon

A wonderful 2001 remake that also starred George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts. The plot twist at the end is perfect.

171. The first movie that should be mentioned is 'Gentleman's Agreement'. Gregory Peck starred in the {movie;} who played his Jewish friend?

From Quiz Movies Against Anti-Semitism

Answer: John Garfield

Formerly Julius Garfield. The stress of the McCarthy hearings was too much for him. A short, short life.

172. There was a very well-loved copy of 'Utopia' in what movie?

From Quiz Inanimate Objects that Deserved Credits 2

Answer: Ever After

Danielle's father had brought it to her from his last trip before his death. Years later, her vicious stepsister threw it into the fire because Danielle had spited her and punched her in the face. Who can forget that great hit, though? I've never seen a movie character more deserving of a black eye!

173. In what movie should rose petals have gotten their own credit?

From Quiz Inanimate Objects that Deserved Credits

Answer: American Beauty

Remember all rose petals in there - coming out of Lester's mouth, on Angela in the bath and when she's on the ceiling over Lester? Some people complained that the symbolism was too heavy handed, but I didn't mind.

174. What 1998 black and white Woody Allen film tells a series of interconnected stories, but centers mainly on the misadventures of writer Lee Simon (Kenneth Branagh doing a spot-on Allen impersonation)?

From Quiz Modern Film In Black And White

Answer: Celebrity

As in many Allen films, this one boasts a star-studded cast, including Joe Mantegna, Winona Ryder, Charlize Theron, and Leonardo DiCaprio playing a spoiled celebrity. Bit of a stretch for him.

175. 1999's 'The Green Mile'

From Quiz What Year Is This Movie Set?

Answer: 1935

It was during the depression. In the book, by Stephen King, it was actually 1932, but they had to change it to 1935 so the movie 'Top Hat' could be shown. 'The Green Mile' stars Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, Bonnie Hunt, Sam Rockwell and James Cromwell. 'The Green Mile' was nominated for four Oscar but unfortuneately didn't win any. It was directed by Frank Darabont and proved to be a success earning over $100 million at the box office.

176. This actress played twin sisters Kate and Patricia Bosworth opposite Glenn Ford in 1946's 'A Stolen Life'.

From Quiz Actors in Double Roles

Answer: Bette Davis

177. In the 'Halloween' series, what was so frightening about how Michael chased his victims?

From Quiz Movies Spoofed By 'Scary Movie'

Answer: His pace was never more than a walk.

Michael was known for his relaxed gait. It was the utter confidence of the walk that was so scary. It was as though he knew he'd get his prey anyway, so why exert himself? This aspect of the classic series was spoofed in 'Scary Movie' as the killer walked after Carmen Elektra's character in the opening scene.

178. Prince is the king of unintentionally hilarious movies. 'Purple Rain', however, was his true masterpiece. With what song, accompanied with his trademark writhing and screaming, did he open the movie?

From Quiz Unintentional Humor

Answer: 'Let's Go Crazy'

'Are we gonna let de-elevator break us down?' Prince (Just out of curiosity, if anybody can tell me what a de-elevator is, I'd greatly appreciate it).

179. What is Gina Gershon's name in the movie 'Bound'?

From Quiz Gay Movies

Answer: Corky

Gina Gershon plays Corky in 'Bound' which also stars Joe Pantoliano as the mob boss, Caesar, and Jennifer Tilley as Caesar's wife/ Corky's girlfriend, Violet. Corky and Violet plan to heist two million dollars from the mob in this 1996 Wachowski Brothers movie.

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