Are you a true cinephile? Put your movie knowledge to the ultimate test with our comprehensive seven-round film trivia challenge. From festive favourites to romantic comedies and Hollywood autobiographies, this quiz covers a vast spectrum of cinematic history.
Round 1: Festive Film Favourites
Let's begin with some classic Christmas questions. In the timeless film It's A Wonderful Life, George Bailey famously places flower petals from his daughter Zuzu in his pocket. Meanwhile, the lovable Buddy the Elf worked at the now-defunct Gimbels department store in New York.
For the Muppets' musical take on A Christmas Carol, they were joined by the esteemed British actor Sir Michael Caine. The film series that spawned the sequels Danger in the Manger and Dude Where's My Donkey? is the British comedy Nativity. Finally, keep an eye out for Dustin Hoffman making a subtle cameo as a DVD store customer in the festive romance The Holiday.
Round 2: Romantic Comedy Classics
Moving on to the world of rom-coms, not every beloved pairing shared the screen in every film. The movie that did not star both Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks is Prelude To A Kiss. In the film The Proposal, the legendary Betty White lit up the screen as Grandma Annie.
The plot of the iconic teen comedy Clueless, starring Alicia Silverstone, was cleverly inspired by Jane Austen's novel Emma. In 13 Going On 30, Jennifer Garner's character Jenna Rink works as an editor for the magazine Poise. Lastly, the characters Shazza, Jude, and Tom are the best friends of the iconic Bridget Jones.
Round 3: Star-Studded Casts
Can you match these impressive ensemble casts to their correct films? The trio of Zendaya, Josh Brolin, and Timothée Chalamet starred in the epic Dune. Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, and Jean Reno appeared together in the thriller Léon.
The cast of The Talented Mr. Ripley included Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Matt Damon. Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, and Christopher Lloyd were all in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. The musical romance La La Land featured Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, and John Legend.
For the newer adaptation Wonka, Timothée Chalamet acted alongside Sally Hawkins and Olivia Colman. The original Ghostbusters team was famously played by Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson.
Round 4: Hollywood Memoirs
Many stars have penned their life stories. Al Pacino titled his autobiography Sonny Boy. The late, great Carrie Fisher's memoir is called The Princess Diarist. Drew Barrymore shared her story in Wildflower, while Viola Davis named hers Finding Me. Matthew McConaughey's reflective book is titled Greenlights.
Round 5 & 6: Iconic Lines and Real Names
Some movie lines are forever etched in our minds. 'As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster' opens Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas. The famous quote 'Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads' is from Back To The Future.
In Hollywood, stage names are common. Demetria Guynes is better known as Demi Moore. Caryn Johnson is the real name of Whoopi Goldberg. The iconic John Wayne was born Marion Morrison, and the legendary Michael Caine entered the world as Maurice Micklewhite.
Round 7: Animal Actors on Screen
Our final round celebrates our furry co-stars. In Breakfast at Tiffany's, Audrey Hepburn's character had a ginger tabby cat. The talented primate Crystal the capuchin monkey did not appear in Jumanji, though she starred in several other films.
The adorable Parson Russell Terrier who stole hearts in the silent film The Artist was named Uggie. In the Harry Potter series, the rat Scabbers belonged to Ron Weasley. Finally, the hairless Sphynx cat Mr. Bigglesworth was the pet of the villainous Dr. Evil in the Austin Powers films.
How did you score? This extensive quiz covers everything from holiday cheer to behind-the-scenes facts, proving that film trivia is a delightful and endless pursuit for fans across the UK and beyond.
