FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

It Happened In The Movies Trivia Quiz

Just some movie trivia for your enjoyment. Some are easy and some more difficult, so it's even.

A multiple-choice quiz by funbobby. Estimated time: 9 mins.

Author
funbobby

Time
9 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
62,330

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 20

Plays
1783

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 20

1. In the movie 'How To Get Ahead In Advertising,' ad man Denis Dimbleby Bagley is driven crazy by a talking what? Hint

dog

fish

picture

boil

NEXT>

Question 2 of 20

2. In the movie 'Benny and Joon', what toy does Sam leave on Benny and Joon's doorstep? Hint

a talking bear

a Lite-Brite

a remote-controlled car

a jack-in-the-box

NEXT>

Question 3 of 20

3. In the movie 'Heathers', what 'artifact' convinced the police that Ram and Kurt were gay? Hint

eyeliner

bottled water

a flower bag

a picture of Joan Crawford

NEXT>

Question 4 of 20

4. Steve Martin recites the poem 'Pointy Birds' in two movies. 'The Man With Two Brains' is one of them. Name the other movie.

Answer: (Two Words)

NEXT>

Question 5 of 20

5. In the movie 'Jesus' Son', what does F.H. do with the note that he finds after discovering that Michelle has overdosed? Hint

he flushes it down the toilet

he burns it

he eats it

he rips it up

NEXT>

Question 6 of 20

6. In the movie 'Go', what movie does Todd quote a line from, to Claire, while she is waiting in his apartment?

Answer: (Three Words - 80's teen classic)

NEXT>

Question 7 of 20

7. In 'The Breakfast Club', John asks Brian if his mother married whom?

Answer: (Two Words)

NEXT>

Question 8 of 20

8. In 'The Last Days Of Disco', what, besides cocaine, does Des snort? Hint

coffee

glitter

sweet and low

jello

NEXT>

Question 9 of 20

9. In the movie 'The Lonely Guy', whose sweat does Larry Hubbard spray on himself?

Answer: (Two Words)

NEXT>

Question 10 of 20

10. Name the TV character who asks Lane if he can date Beth, in the movie 'Better Off Dead.'

Answer: (Two Words - would Betty approve?)

NEXT>

Question 11 of 20

11. Which Huey Lewis and The News song is playing when Patrick kills Paul Allen in 'American Psycho'? Hint

'Stuck With You'

'I Want A New Drug'

'Hip To Be Square'

'The Heart Of Rock And Roll'

NEXT>

Question 12 of 20

12. According to Renee, what cartoon theme did Brodie ask her to do a striptease to, in the movie 'Mallrats'? Hint

'Speed Racer'

'Looney Tunes'

'Mighty Mouse'

'Woody Woodpecker'

NEXT>

Question 13 of 20

13. In the movie 'Billy Madison', before Principal Anderson turned to a career in education, he was a pro wrestler. What was his stage name?

Answer: (Three Words)

NEXT>

Question 14 of 20

14. In the movie 'Radio Inside', what historical figure does Matthew talk to on the telephone? Hint

Jesus Christ

Louis XVI

Thomas Edison

Joan Of Arc

NEXT>

Question 15 of 20

15. In the movie 'This Is Spinal Tap', what song does the band sing at Elvis' grave?

Answer: (Two Words)

NEXT>

Question 16 of 20

16. What is the name of Roy Hobbs' bat in 'The Natural'? Hint

Thunder Boy

Wonder Bat

Wonder Boy

Thunder Bat

NEXT>

Question 17 of 20

17. In the movie 'Mumford', what mode of tranportation does Skip Skipperton use? Hint

horse

golf cart

unicycle

skateboard

NEXT>

Question 18 of 20

18. In the movie 'Magnolia', Tom Cruise's character goes by the name of Frank 'T.J.' Mackey. What is his real name?

Answer: (First and Last Name)

NEXT>

Question 19 of 20

19. In the movie 'What About Bob?', where does Bob carry his goldfish, Gil? Hint

around his neck

under his hat

in his pocket

in a Coke bottle

NEXT>

Question 20 of 20

20. In 'Good Will Hunting', Sean asks Will what he wants to do with his life. What did he say that he wanted to be?

Answer: (One Word - he wanted to be a...)

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the movie 'How To Get Ahead In Advertising,' ad man Denis Dimbleby Bagley is driven crazy by a talking what?

Answer: boil

This satire was written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and stars Richard E. Grant as Bagley. Robinson also directed Grant in 'Withnail And I', a movie based on Robinson's novel of the same name. In 1984, Robinson was nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay, 'The Killing Fields'.

2. In the movie 'Benny and Joon', what toy does Sam leave on Benny and Joon's doorstep?

Answer: a jack-in-the-box

Jeremiah Chechic, who directed this film, was nominated for a Razzie for Worst Director for the 1998 flop, 'The Avengers'.

3. In the movie 'Heathers', what 'artifact' convinced the police that Ram and Kurt were gay?

Answer: bottled water

J.D. says: 'This is Ohio. If you're not holding a brewski, you might as well be wearing a dress.'

4. Steve Martin recites the poem 'Pointy Birds' in two movies. 'The Man With Two Brains' is one of them. Name the other movie.

Answer: LA Story

The faux writer of this poem was John Lillison.

5. In the movie 'Jesus' Son', what does F.H. do with the note that he finds after discovering that Michelle has overdosed?

Answer: he eats it

The author of the novel 'Jesus' Son', Denis Johnson, has a cameo in the film: he plays Terrance Weber.

6. In the movie 'Go', what movie does Todd quote a line from, to Claire, while she is waiting in his apartment?

Answer: The Breakfast Club

'Go' received 2 nominations at the Independent Film Awards: Doug Liman for Best Director, and Sarah Polley for Best Supporting Actress.

7. In 'The Breakfast Club', John asks Brian if his mother married whom?

Answer: Mr. Rogers

8. In 'The Last Days Of Disco', what, besides cocaine, does Des snort?

Answer: coffee

Whit Stillman wrote and directed this film, as well as 'Barcelona', 'Metropolitan', and an episode of 'Homicide: Life On The Street.' Chris Eigeman, who plays Des in 'Last Days', stars in all of them.

9. In the movie 'The Lonely Guy', whose sweat does Larry Hubbard spray on himself?

Answer: Larry Bird

The movie is based on a novel -- 'The Lonely Guy's Guide To Life', by Bruce Jay Friedman.

10. Name the TV character who asks Lane if he can date Beth, in the movie 'Better Off Dead.'

Answer: Barney Rubble

Writer-director Savage Steve Holland frequently uses animation in his films. John Cusack (Lane Myer) also starred in another Savage Steve Holland vehicle called 'One Crazy Summer'. Holland was also the animator of 'The Whammy' on the game show 'Press Your Luck'.

11. Which Huey Lewis and The News song is playing when Patrick kills Paul Allen in 'American Psycho'?

Answer: 'Hip To Be Square'

Leonardi Dicaprio was originally offered $21,000,000 to play Patrick Bateman. When he declined, Christian Bale was cast.

12. According to Renee, what cartoon theme did Brodie ask her to do a striptease to, in the movie 'Mallrats'?

Answer: 'Mighty Mouse'

13. In the movie 'Billy Madison', before Principal Anderson turned to a career in education, he was a pro wrestler. What was his stage name?

Answer: The Revolting Blob

14. In the movie 'Radio Inside', what historical figure does Matthew talk to on the telephone?

Answer: Jesus Christ

Jesus with a Spanish accent. Matthew also meets him in a diner.

15. In the movie 'This Is Spinal Tap', what song does the band sing at Elvis' grave?

Answer: Heartbreak Hotel

16. What is the name of Roy Hobbs' bat in 'The Natural'?

Answer: Wonder Boy

He made it out of a tree that was struck by lightning.

17. In the movie 'Mumford', what mode of tranportation does Skip Skipperton use?

Answer: skateboard

Skip Skipperton was played by Jason Lee, who used to be a professional skateboarder.

18. In the movie 'Magnolia', Tom Cruise's character goes by the name of Frank 'T.J.' Mackey. What is his real name?

Answer: Jack Partridge

19. In the movie 'What About Bob?', where does Bob carry his goldfish, Gil?

Answer: around his neck

When he followed Dr. Leo Marvin to his vacation home, he carried Gil around his neck in a jar.

20. In 'Good Will Hunting', Sean asks Will what he wants to do with his life. What did he say that he wanted to be?

Answer: shepherd

Source: Author funbobby

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor gtho4 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.