Movie trivia questions are one of the best ways to bring people together — whether you're hosting a trivia night at your local bar, running a film club meetup, or just settling a friendly debate about who really deserved that Oscar. Movies are a universal language, and testing your knowledge of them is endlessly entertaining.

From classic Hollywood blockbusters to modern superhero epics, animated favorites to spine-tingling horror films, cinema covers every genre and era imaginable. That makes movie trivia questions and answers perfect for any group — casual fans and die-hard film buffs alike will find something to love (and argue about) in the questions below.

We've put together over 80 movie trivia questions organized by category so you can mix and match for your next game night. And if you want to turn these into a full interactive experience, Quizado's game show platform makes it incredibly easy to host your own movie trivia showdown.

Classic Movie Trivia Questions (Pre-2000)

These movie trivia questions cover the golden age of cinema through the '90s. From Hitchcock to Spielberg, see how well you know the films that shaped Hollywood.

Q: In The Wizard of Oz (1939), what color are Dorothy's famous slippers? A: Ruby red

Q: What was the first feature-length animated film ever released? A: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

Q: Who directed Psycho (1960)? A: Alfred Hitchcock

Q: In The Godfather (1972), what animal's head is found in the bed? A: A horse

Q: What fictional city is Batman's home? A: Gotham City

Q: In Jaws (1975), what type of shark terrorizes Amity Island? A: A great white shark

Q: What is Rosebud in Citizen Kane (1941)? A: A sled from Charles Foster Kane's childhood

Q: Who played Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939)? A: Vivien Leigh

Q: In E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), what candy does Elliott use to lure E.T.? A: Reese's Pieces

Q: What year was the original Star Wars film released? A: 1977

Q: In The Shawshank Redemption (1994), what does Andy Dufresne use to tunnel through the wall? A: A rock hammer

Q: Who played the lead role in Forrest Gump (1994)? A: Tom Hanks

Q: What is the name of the fictional hotel in The Shining (1980)? A: The Overlook Hotel

Q: In Titanic (1997), what does Jack win in the poker game at the start of the film? A: Two tickets aboard the Titanic

Q: Who directed Schindler's List (1993)? A: Steven Spielberg

Q: What famous line does Humphrey Bogart deliver in Casablanca (1942)? A: "Here's looking at you, kid."

Q: In The Silence of the Lambs (1991), what is Hannibal Lecter's profession? A: Psychiatrist

Q: What was the highest-grossing film of the 1990s? A: Titanic (1997)

Q: In Pulp Fiction (1994), what does Mia Wallace order at Jack Rabbit Slim's? A: A five-dollar milkshake

Q: Who played Mrs. Doubtfire in the 1993 film? A: Robin Williams

If you enjoy testing your film knowledge, you'll also love our collection of pop culture trivia questions and answers that covers movies, music, TV, and more.

Modern Movie Trivia Questions (2000s–2020s)

These film trivia questions cover the blockbusters and cult favorites of the 21st century. From superhero sagas to Oscar-winning dramas, how much do you know about modern cinema?

Q: What is the highest-grossing film of all time (worldwide box office)? A: Avatar (2009)

Q: In The Dark Knight (2008), who played the Joker? A: Heath Ledger

Q: What fictional metal is Captain America's shield made of? A: Vibranium

Q: In Inception (2010), what object does Cobb use as his totem? A: A spinning top

Q: What is the name of the island in Shutter Island (2010)? A: Ashecliffe (on Shutter Island)

Q: Who directed Get Out (2017)? A: Jordan Peele

Q: In The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), how many Oscars did the film win? A: 11 (tying the record for most Oscar wins)

Q: What language is most of Parasite (2019) in? A: Korean

Q: In Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), what is Imperator Furiosa's goal? A: To reach "The Green Place" and free the captive wives

Q: Who played the lead role in The Revenant (2015)? A: Leonardo DiCaprio

Q: In Black Panther (2018), what is the name of the fictional African nation? A: Wakanda

Q: What animated film features the line "Just keep swimming"? A: Finding Nemo (2003)

Q: In Interstellar (2014), what is the name of the robot that accompanies Cooper? A: TARS

Q: Who played Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)? A: Charlize Theron

Q: What year did the first Pirates of the Caribbean film release? A: 2003

Q: In La La Land (2016), what instrument does Sebastian play? A: Piano

Q: What Marvel film features the snap that eliminates half of all life in the universe? A: Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Q: Who directed 1917 (2019)? A: Sam Mendes

Q: In Knives Out (2019), who plays the detective Benoit Blanc? A: Daniel Craig

Q: What 2023 film directed by Christopher Nolan tells the story of the atomic bomb? A: Oppenheimer

Disney and Animated Movie Trivia Questions

Animated films are beloved by every generation. These movie quiz questions cover Disney classics, Pixar hits, and other animated favorites.

Q: What is the name of Simba's father in The Lion King? A: Mufasa

Q: In Frozen (2013), what is Elsa's magical power? A: She can create and control ice and snow

Q: What Pixar film features a rat who dreams of becoming a chef in Paris? A: Ratatouille (2007)

Q: In Aladdin (1992), how many wishes does the Genie grant? A: Three

Q: What is the name of the cowboy in Toy Story (1995)? A: Woody

Q: In The Little Mermaid (1989), what does Ariel trade to Ursula for human legs? A: Her voice

Q: What Disney film features the song "Let It Go"? A: Frozen (2013)

Q: In Up (2009), how many balloons does it take to lift Carl's house? A: Approximately 10,000 (according to Pixar)

Q: What is the name of the dragon in Mulan (1998)? A: Mushu

Q: In Coco (2017), what is the name of the Land of the Dead's most famous musician? A: Ernesto de la Cruz

Q: What Disney princess has the power to heal with her hair? A: Rapunzel (Tangled, 2010)

Q: In Inside Out (2015), what are the five core emotions? A: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust

Q: What is the name of the clownfish in Finding Nemo (2003)? A: Nemo (and his father, Marlin)

Q: In Moana (2016), what demigod does Moana seek out? A: Maui

Q: What was the first Pixar feature film? A: Toy Story (1995)

Looking for more questions that work for all ages? Check out our fun trivia questions and answers for crowd-pleasing picks.

Horror Movie Trivia Questions

Think you can handle the scariest movie trivia questions? Test your knowledge of the films that kept you up at night.

Q: In A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), what is the name of the villain? A: Freddy Krueger

Q: What 1973 horror film is often called the scariest movie ever made? A: The Exorcist

Q: In Scream (1996), what is the name of the masked killer? A: Ghostface

Q: What hotel room number should you avoid in 1408 (2007)? A: Room 1408

Q: In The Ring (2002), how many days do you have after watching the cursed tape? A: Seven days

Q: Who directed Halloween (1978)? A: John Carpenter

Q: In It (2017), what form does Pennywise most commonly take? A: A clown

Q: What 2018 horror film is set almost entirely in silence? A: A Quiet Place

Q: In The Conjuring (2013), what real-life couple are the main characters based on? A: Ed and Lorraine Warren

Q: What is the name of the possessed doll in the Annabelle film series? A: Annabelle

Q: In Hereditary (2018), who directed the film? A: Ari Aster

Action and Sci-Fi Movie Trivia Questions

From intergalactic battles to high-speed chases, action and sci-fi movies deliver some of the most memorable moments in cinema. See how well you know these film trivia questions.

Q: In The Matrix (1999), what color pill does Neo take? A: The red pill

Q: What is the name of the AI system in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)? A: HAL 9000

Q: In Jurassic Park (1993), what company cloned the dinosaurs? A: InGen

Q: Who plays Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible franchise? A: Tom Cruise

Q: In Blade Runner (1982), what are the artificial humans called? A: Replicants

Q: What Marvel hero is also known as Tony Stark? A: Iron Man

Q: In Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), what model is the T-800? A: A Cyberdyne Systems Model 101

Q: What is the fictional energy source that powers Iron Man's suit? A: The Arc Reactor

Q: In Alien (1979), what is the name of the spaceship? A: The Nostromo

Q: Who directed Dune (2021)? A: Denis Villeneuve

Q: In Back to the Future (1985), what speed must the DeLorean reach to time travel? A: 88 miles per hour

Q: What planet is Luke Skywalker from in Star Wars? A: Tatooine

For even more themed trivia ideas, explore our full guide to trivia games for groups and parties.

Oscar Trivia Questions

The Academy Awards are full of surprises, records, and unforgettable moments. These movie trivia questions and answers will test your knowledge of Hollywood's biggest night.

Q: What film holds the record for most Oscar wins (11)? A: Three films are tied: Ben-Hur (1959), Titanic (1997), and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Q: Who is the youngest person to win a competitive Academy Award? A: Tatum O'Neal, age 10, for Paper Moon (1973)

Q: What was the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture? A: Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Q: Who has won the most acting Oscars in history? A: Katharine Hepburn, with four Best Actress wins

Q: What film won Best Picture at the 2020 ceremony, making history as the first non-English language film to do so? A: Parasite (directed by Bong Joon-ho)

Q: Which actor has received the most Oscar nominations without winning? A: Peter O'Toole (eight nominations, zero wins; he received an Honorary Oscar in 2003)

Q: What 1972 Best Picture winner famously had its award refused by the director? A: The Godfather — Marlon Brando refused his Best Actor award (the film itself won Best Picture)

Q: What is the longest film to win Best Picture? A: Gone with the Wind (1939) at approximately 3 hours and 58 minutes

Q: Who hosted the Oscars the most times? A: Bob Hope (hosted or co-hosted 19 times)

Q: What film won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Picture? A: Wings (1927)

Q: Which actress holds the record for most Oscar nominations? A: Meryl Streep, with 21 nominations

Q: What was the famous mix-up at the 2017 Oscars ceremony? A: La La Land was incorrectly announced as Best Picture before the award was corrected to Moonlight

Behind-the-Scenes Movie Facts (Bonus Trivia)

These fun bonus movie trivia questions go beyond the screen. Impress your friends with these behind-the-scenes gems.

Q: What classic film prop was auctioned for $480,000 in 2012 — the original Maltese Falcon statue? A: True — the lead falcon from The Maltese Falcon (1941) sold at auction for over $4 million in 2013 (a replica sold for $480,000 in 2012)

Q: What actor turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix before Keanu Reeves was cast? A: Will Smith

Q: How long did it take to film all three original Lord of the Rings movies? A: They were shot simultaneously over approximately 438 days

Q: What was the first movie to make over $1 billion at the worldwide box office? A: Titanic (1997)

Q: In The Wizard of Oz, what was used to create the horse of a different color? A: Jell-O powder was applied to a white horse

Q: What classic sitcom star voiced Woody in the Toy Story franchise? A: Tom Hanks

Q: What was the budget of the original Mad Max (1979)? A: Approximately $400,000 (AUD), making it one of the most profitable films ever relative to budget

Want even more curated trivia? Our massive list of trivia with answers has over 200 general knowledge questions for every occasion.

How to Host a Movie Trivia Night

Now that you have over 80 movie trivia questions ready to go, here's how to turn them into an unforgettable event.

Pick Your Format

You can run a classic question-and-answer round, set up a Family Feud-style showdown, or even do a Jeopardy-style board with categories like "Classic Films," "Oscar Winners," and "Horror Movies." Quizado supports multiple game show formats that make hosting simple — no PowerPoint required.

Organize Your Rounds

Group your questions by category (just like we've done above). A typical movie trivia night might have 5–6 rounds of 10 questions each. Mix easy and hard questions to keep every team engaged.

Set the Scene

If you're hosting at a bar, coordinate with the venue on A/V setup. A projector or large screen helps everyone follow along. For home events, a laptop or tablet works perfectly with Quizado's bar trivia tools.

Keep Score and Award Prizes

Competitive scoring keeps the energy high. Award prizes for first, second, and third place — movie-themed prizes like popcorn buckets, streaming gift cards, or classic DVDs are always a hit.

Add Visual Rounds

Spice things up with screenshot rounds ("Name That Movie From One Frame"), audio rounds (play a famous movie quote or soundtrack), or a rapid-fire lightning round at the end.

If you need a step-by-step breakdown, our guide on how to plan a pub trivia night covers everything from setup to scoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some good movie trivia questions for beginners?

Start with widely-known films. Questions about Disney movies, the Star Wars franchise, Titanic, and superhero films are great for beginners because most people have seen them. Our Disney and animated section above is an excellent starting point.

How many questions should a movie trivia night have?

A typical trivia night has 40–60 questions split across 4–6 rounds. Each round should take about 10–15 minutes. The 80+ questions in this post give you more than enough for a full event — pick and choose the categories that fit your crowd.

Can I use these movie trivia questions for a bar trivia night?

Absolutely. These questions are designed for group play and work perfectly at bars, restaurants, and pubs. Pair them with Quizado's interactive game show platform for a professional-quality experience with built-in scoring and team buzzers.

What's the best way to organize movie trivia by difficulty?

We recommend mixing difficulty within each round rather than going easy-to-hard. This keeps all teams competitive throughout the night. Place one or two tough questions per round as "bonus" questions worth extra points.

How do I make movie trivia more interactive?

Use a platform like Quizado that lets teams buzz in, compete in real-time, and see scores on a live leaderboard. You can also add picture rounds, audio clips of famous movie soundtracks, and timed lightning rounds.

Where can I find more trivia questions beyond movies?

We have hundreds of curated trivia questions across every topic. Check out our TV show trivia questions, pop culture trivia, and 200+ trivia with answers for more inspiration.