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Quiz about What Year Is This Movie Set
Quiz about What Year Is This Movie Set

What Year Is This Movie Set? Trivia Quiz


I give you a movie title, and you give me the year in which the movie was set. I'll start and finish with a Tom Hanks film.

A multiple-choice quiz by gumnutgirl16. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
gumnutgirl16
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
51,722
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
9 / 20
Plays
1494
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Question 1 of 20
1. 1999's 'The Green Mile'

Answer: (a year)
Question 2 of 20
2. 1997's 'Titanic'

Answer: (a year)
Question 3 of 20
3. 1999's 'Sleepy Hollow' Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. 1995's 'Apollo 13' Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. 1995's 'Braveheart' Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. What century was 1998's 'Ever After' set? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. 1992's 'A League of Their Own' Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. What decade was 2000's 'The Patriot' starring Mel Gibson, set? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. What decade was 1989's 'Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade' set? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. What decade was 2002's 'Catch Me If You Can' set? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. 2001's 'Moulin Rouge'

Answer: (The Main Year.)
Question 12 of 20
12. What decade was 1999's 'Girl, Interrupted' set in? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. 1999's 'The Mummy'

Answer: (It's not 2000BC or 1920)
Question 14 of 20
14. What decade was 1998's 'The Man in the Iron Mask' set? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. 2002's 'Road to Perdition' Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. 1998's 'The Wedding Singer'

Answer: (a year)
Question 17 of 20
17. 1985's 'Back to the Future' - What year does he go back in time to?

Answer: (Hint, it's not 1985)
Question 18 of 20
18. 1999's 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'

Answer: (Hint, it's not 1999)
Question 19 of 20
19. What century was 1996's 'Emma' set? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. 1996's 'That Thing You Do!'

Answer: (a year)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 1999's 'The Green Mile'

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.
2. 1997's 'Titanic'

Answer: 1912

It sunk on April 14th 1912. 'Titanic' stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates and Billy Zane. It was nominated for 14 Oscars and won 11 including Best Picture. 'Titanic' is the most successful movie ever made raking in over a billion dollars worldwide. It was directed by James Cameron.
3. 1999's 'Sleepy Hollow'

Answer: 1799

'Sleepy Hollow' stars Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci and Christopher Walken as 'The Hessian Horseman'. It was nominated for three Oscars and won one for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration. It was directed by Tim Burton and proved to be a success earning over $100 million at the box office.
4. 1995's 'Apollo 13'

Answer: 1970

The mission started on April 11th 1970. 'Apollo 13' is based on the book 'The Lost Moon' written by Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger. It stars Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon and Ed Harris. It was nominated for nine Oscars including Best Picture and won two. It was directed by Ron Howard and proved to be successful earning over $100 million at the box office.
5. 1995's 'Braveheart'

Answer: 13th

'Braveheart' stars Mel Gibson who also directed and produced it. The movie was nominated for 10 Oscars and won 5 including Best Picture and Best Director.
6. What century was 1998's 'Ever After' set?

Answer: 16th

'Ever After' stars Drew Barrymore, Dougray Scott and Anjelica Huston. 'Ever After' was directed by Andy Tennant.
7. 1992's 'A League of Their Own'

Answer: 1943

During the war, in which the woman had to 'save' baseball by playing themselves. 'A League of Their Own' stars Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell. This movie proved to be a success earning over $100 million at the box office.
8. What decade was 2000's 'The Patriot' starring Mel Gibson, set?

Answer: 1770's

'The Patriot' stars Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger. It was nominated for three Oscars but didn't win any. It was directed by Roland Emmerich
and proved to be a success earning over $100 million at the box office.
9. What decade was 1989's 'Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade' set?

Answer: 1930's

Indiana Jones bumped into Hitler and got his autograph, thinking he was going to be caught. This movie stars Harrison Ford and Sean Connery and was directed by Steven Spielberg. It was nominated for three Oscars and won one. This movie proved to be a success earning over a $100 million at the box office.
10. What decade was 2002's 'Catch Me If You Can' set?

Answer: 1960's

'Catch Me If You Can' stars Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christopher Walken. It was directed by Steven Spielberg and proved to be a success earning over $100 million at the box office. 'Catch Me If You Can' is based on a true story and was adapted from Frank Abagnale's memoirs.
11. 2001's 'Moulin Rouge'

Answer: 1899

'Moulin Rouge' stars Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor and Jim Broadbent. It was nominated for eight Oscars and won two. It was directed by Baz Luhrmann.
12. What decade was 1999's 'Girl, Interrupted' set in?

Answer: 1960's

'Girl, Interrupted' stars Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie. It was based on the book by Susanna Kaysen. Angelina Jolie won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress and was directed by James Mangold.
13. 1999's 'The Mummy'

Answer: 1923

There was reference to 2000BC and 1920. 'The Mummy' stars Brendan Fraser, Rachael Weisz and John Hannah. This movie was nominated for one Oscar but didn't win. It was directed Stephen Sommers and proved to be successful earning over $100 million at the box office.
14. What decade was 1998's 'The Man in the Iron Mask' set?

Answer: 1660's

In 1638 the twins were born. 22 years later, the cruel Louis is King. 'The Man in the Iron Mask' stars Leonardo DiCaprio, John Malkovich and Gerard Depardieu. It was directed by Randall Wallace.
15. 2002's 'Road to Perdition'

Answer: 1931

Also during the depression. Michael Jr. and Michael Sr. spent six weeks on the road together. 'Road to Perdition' stars Tom Hanks, Tyler Hoechlin, Paul Newman and Jude Law. It is based on the graphic novel by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner. It was directed Sam Mendes and proved to be a success earning over $100 million at the box office.
16. 1998's 'The Wedding Singer'

Answer: 1985

'The Wedding Singer' stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore and directed by Frank Coraci.
17. 1985's 'Back to the Future' - What year does he go back in time to?

Answer: 1955

Marty went back in time from 1985 to 1955, in which he arrived in 1955 on November 5th. 'Back to the Future' stars Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Tom Wilson and Lea Thompson. It was nominated for four Oscars and won one. It was directed by Robert Zemeckis and proved to be a success earning more than $100 million at the box office.
18. 1999's 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'

Answer: 1969

Austin went from 1999 to 1969, where he met Felicity. It stars Mike Myers and Heather Graham. It was nominated for one Oscar but didn't win it. It was directed by Jay Roach and proved to be a success earning over $100 million at the box office.
19. What century was 1996's 'Emma' set?

Answer: 19th

Jane Austen wrote the novel 'Emma' in 1816. It stars Gwenyth Paltrow and Toni Collette. It was nominated for two Oscars and won one. It was directed by Douglas McGrath.
20. 1996's 'That Thing You Do!'

Answer: 1964

Tom Hanks just liked this period of time. It stars Tom Hanks, Tom Everett Scott and Liv Tyler. It was nominated for Best Original Song but didn't win. 'That Thing You Do' marked Tom Hanks' feature film directing debut. He also wrote the screenplay.
Source: Author gumnutgirl16

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