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Movie Failures Trivia Quiz

Just because a film has a huge star doesn't mean it's a success.

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
GoodVibe

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
113,370

Updated
Apr 25 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

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

Jennifer Lopez

Bill Cosby

Erin Moran

Fran Drescher

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 2013 adaptation of "The Lone Ranger" is considered one of the biggest box office bombs in history. What was the total worldwide gross? Hint

$280 million

$260 million

$240 million

$220 million

3. The 1980 movie "Heaven's Gate" was a nightmare from the start. This film was hated by critics and was responsible for bankrupting United Artists. However, the film was much longer than the 225 minutes shown. How many minutes had to be cut from the original? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. There probably isn't a person who hasn't heard of James Bond. There is, however, one film that was especially hated by critics. The movie was 1969's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," which had George Lazenby. True or false: Lazenby is not British.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Let's go to 1995. Before "Titanic," Kevin Costner experimented with this movie. The movie was one of the most expensive film projects at the time. What was the name of the movie?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. 1997 saw "Speed 2: Cruise Control" not live up to the original. What was the domestic profit of "Speed 2"? Hint

$48 million

$58 million

$38 million

$68 million

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Question 7 of 10

7. Disney made "Treasure Planet" in 2002, which was supposed to be an update of "Treasure Island." Despite the Disney logo, this movie didn't strike gold. What was the cost of the film? Hint

$140 million

$100 million

$120 million

$80 million

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Question 8 of 10

8. Another of Kevin Costner's flops was 1997's "The Postman." What was the net loss of "The Postman"? Hint

$58 million

$53 million

$43 million

$48 million

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Question 9 of 10

9. Geena Davis was in 1995's "Cutthroat Island," which was also in the Guinness Book of World Records for biggest loss (it unseated "Last Action Hero"). The movie lost ____ million dollars.

Answer: (Two Words, or One Two-Digit Number)

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or false. In 2002, no member of the cast of "Friends" made a successful movie.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: Erin Moran

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

2. The 2013 adaptation of "The Lone Ranger" is considered one of the biggest box office bombs in history. What was the total worldwide gross?

Answer: $260 million

The remake starred Johnny Depp as Tonto and Armie Hammer as The Lone Ranger. Disney estimated losses at around $150 million for a film that cost about $225 million to produce. The Gore Verbinski film received negative reviews and won a Golden Raspberry for Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel.

Answer: 70

Director Michael Cimino, who won an Oscar for 1978's "The Deer Hunter," never recovered after this catastrophe. This film has Kris Kristofferson, Sam Waterston, and Christopher Walken.

Answer: True

The Australian native made his only appearance in a "Bond" film. This movie also had Telly Savalas and Diana Rigg.

5. Let's go to 1995. Before "Titanic," Kevin Costner experimented with this movie. The movie was one of the most expensive film projects at the time. What was the name of the movie?

Answer: Waterworld

This film cost $175 million to make, but could only manage half that.

6. 1997 saw "Speed 2: Cruise Control" not live up to the original. What was the domestic profit of "Speed 2"?

Answer: $48 million

The Sandra Bullock-Jason Patric movie cost $110 million to make.

7. Disney made "Treasure Planet" in 2002, which was supposed to be an update of "Treasure Island." Despite the Disney logo, this movie didn't strike gold. What was the cost of the film?

Answer: $140 million

The film only brought in $17 million on Thanksgiving weekend.

8. Another of Kevin Costner's flops was 1997's "The Postman." What was the net loss of "The Postman"?

Answer: $53 million

"The Postman" cost $80 million to make, but struggled its way to a $27 million dollar take.

9. Geena Davis was in 1995's "Cutthroat Island," which was also in the Guinness Book of World Records for biggest loss (it unseated "Last Action Hero"). The movie lost ____ million dollars.

Answer: 87

The movie cost 100 million dollars to make. Grand total gross: $13 million.

10. True or false. In 2002, no member of the cast of "Friends" made a successful movie.

Answer: True

Matthew Perry had "Serving Sara", Lisa Kudrow was in "Analyze That", Matt LeBlanc was in "All the Queen's Men", and Jennifer Aniston was in the highly-praised "The Good Girl". Courtney Cox and David Schwimmer also were in films, but they weren't released.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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