80s & 90s Movie Trivia Challenges (2)

About This Quiz

Step into Hollywood's history vault. This quiz spans decades, from classic fairytales to 90s blockbusters. We're testing more than titles—we're checking your memory for the details.

Expect deep cuts: Character names, iconic props (the fortune-telling machine!), surprising box office winners, and the original director's intent.

Track the lore, not just the plot. When the historical fact or movie detail clicks, lock in your answer.

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In Pinocchio, what’s the name of his insect friend?

[A] Jiminy Cricket | Disney added Jiminy as Pinocchio’s conscience; in Collodi’s book, the Talking Cricket is briefer and far less cuddly.

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What’s the giant space station Luke destroys at the end of Star Wars?

[D] Death Star | The Battle of Yavin ends when Luke’s proton torpedoes trigger the reactor. “That’s no moon” was your first hint.

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Speed centers on a bomb on what type of vehicle?

[D] Bus | A bomb explodes if the bus drops below 50 mph. The movie basically turned highway traffic into a villain.

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Which movie grossed over $500 million in its original theatrical run?

[B] Avatar | James Cameron’s 2009 epic dominated worldwide box office. “Original theatrical release” excludes later re‑releases that pushed some totals higher.

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Who co‑starred with Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon?

[A] Mel Gibson | Gibson and Glover’s mismatched‑partners chemistry launched four films and a TV spin‑off. “I’m too old for this” became the franchise’s exhale.

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Which film says, “Nobody puts Baby in a corner”?

[C] Dirty Dancing | Patrick Swayze lifts Jennifer Grey in a Catskills finale. The line helped turn a modest romance into a cultural staple.

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Which word appears in a James Bond title?

[B] Live | Bond titles love punchy verbs — “Live,” “Die,” “Kill,” “Love.” “Live and Let Die” even checks two at once.

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Who plays the male lead in Casablanca?

[A] Humphrey Bogart | Bogart’s Rick says “Here’s looking at you, kid.” The line wasn’t in the original play but became the film’s calling card.

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In Shrek, who voices Fiona?

[A] Cameron Diaz | Diaz voices Fiona across four films, flipping the fairy‑tale script by becoming an ogre at night.

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Which actor does NOT appear in The Lord of the Rings trilogy?

[D] Jonathan Rhys Meyers | He headlines The Tudors and Vikings, not Middle‑earth. The others play Saruman, Bilbo, and Elrond.

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Which was an alternate title for Snakes on a Plane?

[A] Pacific Air Flight 121 | The working title changed after the internet loved the sillier one. Sometimes blunt wins marketing.

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The director of Memento also directed which film?

[C] Inception | Christopher Nolan also made Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Inception continued his puzzle‑box streak with dreams instead of memory.

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