Lights, camera, questions
Who directed "Jaws"? Which saga made "May the Force be with you" famous? Was "The Wizard of Oz" all in color? This film quiz covers classic Hollywood, blockbusters, animated films and the people who made them, from Charlie Chaplin to Steven Spielberg.
It's a quiz for people who stay for the credits: some questions are about famous lines and characters, others about the facts behind the scenes. After every answer you see the correct one and an extra detail.
Movie trivia questions with answers
Which movie saga made the line "May the Force be with you" famous?
Star Wars. The line is spoken in the very first film, released in 1977, and became the saga's catchphrase.
Who directed the 1975 movie "Jaws"?
Steven Spielberg. It's often called the first summer blockbuster.
What is the name of the cowboy doll in "Toy Story"?
Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks. Jessie, the cowgirl, joins the story in "Toy Story 2".
Which film won the first Oscar for Best Animated Feature, awarded in 2002?
Shrek. "Monsters, Inc." was also nominated that year; "Finding Nemo" won two years later.
Was "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) filmed entirely in color?
No. The Kansas scenes are in sepia-toned black and white; the color starts when Dorothy opens the door onto Oz.
Was "Titanic" (1997) the first film to win 11 Oscars?
No. "Ben-Hur" won 11 in 1960, and "Titanic" tied that record. "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" later matched it too.
More film quiz questions
What was the first feature-length animated film made with hand-drawn cels?
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", released by Disney in 1937.
Which actor played Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean"?
Johnny Depp, starting with "The Curse of the Black Pearl" in 2003.
Which film features the line "Here's looking at you, kid"?
"Casablanca" (1942), spoken by Humphrey Bogart to Ingrid Bergman.
What was the first feature-length film with synchronized dialogue sequences?
"The Jazz Singer" (1927). It's still mostly silent, but its talking and singing scenes marked the beginning of the end of silent movies.
Who directed "Psycho" (1960)?
Alfred Hitchcock, often called the Master of Suspense.
Ways to play
- Classic: one question, four answers, and the faster you answer, the higher your grade.
- Yes or No: true or false statements about the films everyone thinks they know.
- Clues, Fill-in and Guess: find a title or a character from clues or letter by letter.
Frequently asked questions
What does the movie quiz cover?
Classic and modern films, directors, actors, animated movies and famous lines, in several game modes. We add new questions over time.
Is the movie quiz free?
Yes, and you can play without signing up. A free account saves your score.
Do I need to be a film buff?
No. Many questions are about well-known movies, and every answer comes with a short explanation.
Where to go next
Move on to the music quiz for soundtracks and singers, or try the General Knowledge Quiz. Scoring, timers and hints are explained in the quiz guide.