From iconic one-liners to plot twists nobody saw coming, movies and TV shows produce the kind of moments that make for perfect quiz questions. We combed through our database for the best film and television trivia and assembled a 100-question set you can drop straight into your next pub quiz, game night, or team event.

100 movie & TV quiz questions and answers

Movies and television are among the most universally loved trivia categories. Everyone watches something — whether it’s blockbuster franchises, prestige drama, animated classics, or binge-worthy streaming shows. A well-crafted movie and TV round rewards the film buffs and the casual viewers alike, because the best questions draw on moments everyone has seen but few remember the details of.

What makes a good movie & TV round?

A strong entertainment round has range. Open with a question almost anyone can answer — a famous character, an iconic quote — to build confidence. Mix eras: a classic cinema question next to a modern streaming hit keeps every generation engaged. Balance big franchises with hidden gems, and always include at least one “I can picture it but can’t name it” question — those spark the best table debates.

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Classic Movies

The golden age and beyond — these questions cover the films that defined cinema. From black-and-white masterpieces to the blockbusters that shaped Hollywood, this is where the film buffs shine.

In the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz,” what colour are Dorothy’s iconic slippers?
- Ruby red
- Silver
- Gold
- Emerald green
Which 1972 film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, follows the Corleone crime family?
- The Godfather
- Goodfellas
- Scarface
- The Departed
What is the name of the fictional sled in “Citizen Kane” (1941)?
- Rosebud
- Snowflake
- Starlight
- Bluebell
In “Casablanca” (1942), who says “Here’s looking at you, kid”?
- Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart)
- Victor Laszlo
- Captain Renault
- Sam the pianist
Which Alfred Hitchcock film features the iconic shower scene?
- Psycho
- Vertigo
- The Birds
- Rear Window
What year was “Jaws” released, widely considered the first summer blockbuster?
- 1975
- 1973
- 1977
- 1979
In “Gone with the Wind” (1939), what is the name of Scarlett O’Hara’s plantation?
- Tara
- Twelve Oaks
- Willow Creek
- Belmont
Which 1960 film by Billy Wilder features Jack Lemmon working at an insurance company and lending out his apartment?
- The Apartment
- Some Like It Hot
- Double Indemnity
- Sunset Boulevard
What does the title character in “Forrest Gump” (1994) compare life to?
- A box of chocolates
- A roller coaster
- A game of cards
- A bowl of cherries
In “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994), what does Andy Dufresne use to tunnel through his cell wall over 19 years?
- A rock hammer
- A spoon
- A chisel
- A screwdriver
Which 1950 film stars Gloria Swanson as a faded silent-movie queen?
- Sunset Boulevard
- All About Eve
- A Streetcar Named Desire
- The Third Man

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Lightsabers, time machines, and rings of power — science fiction and fantasy have produced some of cinema’s most quotable and quizzable moments. These questions span decades of world-building.

In “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back,” what does Darth Vader reveal to Luke Skywalker?
- That he is Luke’s father
- That Leia is Luke’s sister
- That the Emperor is a Sith Lord
- That Obi-Wan killed his mother
What is the name of the AI computer in “2001: A Space Odyssey”?
- HAL 9000
- WOPR
- Skynet
- Mother
In “The Lord of the Rings,” what is the name of the volcano where the One Ring must be destroyed?
- Mount Doom
- Mount Fang
- Orodruin Peak
- The Black Mountain
Which 1982 film features a young boy befriending an alien stranded on Earth?
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind
- Flight of the Navigator
- Cocoon
In “The Matrix” (1999), what colour pill does Neo take to learn the truth?
- Red
- Blue
- Green
- White
What is the home planet of Superman in the DC universe?
- Krypton
- Asgard
- Vulcan
- Tatooine
In “Back to the Future” (1985), what speed must the DeLorean reach to travel through time?
- 88 miles per hour
- 100 miles per hour
- 75 miles per hour
- 120 miles per hour
Which 1979 Ridley Scott film’s tagline is “In space, no one can hear you scream”?
- Alien
- Blade Runner
- The Martian
- Prometheus
In “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” what position does Harry play on the Quidditch team?
- Seeker
- Chaser
- Keeper
- Beater
What year is the setting of the dystopian film “Blade Runner” (1982)?
- 2019
- 2029
- 2049
- 2001
In “Jurassic Park” (1993), what type of DNA is used to fill gaps in dinosaur genomes?
- Frog DNA
- Lizard DNA
- Bird DNA
- Crocodile DNA

Animated Movies

From Disney classics to Pixar masterpieces and Studio Ghibli gems — animation trivia works for all ages and always gets a room talking. These questions cover the films that defined childhoods across generations.

In “The Lion King” (1994), what is the name of Simba’s uncle who murders Mufasa?
- Scar
- Zazu
- Shenzi
- Ed
Which Pixar film features a rat who dreams of becoming a chef in Paris?
- Ratatouille
- Cars
- Up
- WALL-E
In “Frozen” (2013), what is the name of the snowman that Elsa creates?
- Olaf
- Sven
- Kristoff
- Marshmallow
Which Studio Ghibli film features a girl named Chihiro working in a bathhouse for spirits?
- Spirited Away
- My Neighbor Totoro
- Princess Mononoke
- Howl’s Moving Castle
In “Finding Nemo” (2003), what type of fish is Nemo?
- Clownfish
- Angelfish
- Surgeonfish
- Butterflyfish
What was the first feature-length animated film ever released (1937)?
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Fantasia
- Pinocchio
- Bambi
In “Toy Story” (1995), what is the name of the toy astronaut?
- Buzz Lightyear
- Woody
- Rex
- Slinky Dog
Which 2001 animated film features a green ogre living in a swamp?
- Shrek
- Monsters, Inc.
- Ice Age
- Shark Tale
In “Up” (2009), how many balloons does Carl use to lift his house (approximately)?
- About 10,000
- About 1,000
- About 100,000
- About 500
What is the name of the emotion who leads the team in Pixar’s “Inside Out” (2015)?
- Joy
- Sadness
- Anger
- Fear
In “Coco” (2017), what holiday does the film celebrate?
- Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
- Halloween
- Christmas
- Carnival

TV Sitcoms

The shows that made us laugh week after week — sitcom trivia is a crowd favourite because almost everyone has binged at least one of these. From coffee shops to paper companies, these questions cover the comedies that became cultural touchstones.

In “Friends,” what is the name of the coffee shop where the group regularly meets?
- Central Perk
- The Coffee Bean
- Java Joe’s
- Cup of Joe
In “The Office” (US), what is the name of the paper company where the characters work?
- Dunder Mifflin
- Wernham Hogg
- Sabre
- Michael Scott Paper Company
Which sitcom features a group of scientists and their neighbour Penny?
- The Big Bang Theory
- How I Met Your Mother
- Community
- Silicon Valley
In “Seinfeld,” what is Kramer’s first name?
- Cosmo
- Keith
- Kenny
- Carl
What city is “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” set in?
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Philadelphia
In “Parks and Recreation,” what fictional Indiana town is the show set in?
- Pawnee
- Eagleton
- Greendale
- Scranton
Which British sitcom features Basil, Sybil, Manuel, and Polly running a hotel?
- Fawlty Towers
- Blackadder
- Only Fools and Horses
- Dad’s Army
In “How I Met Your Mother,” what is Barney Stinson’s catchphrase?
- “Legendary!” / “Suit up!”
- “That’s what she said!”
- “Cool, cool, cool”
- “Bazinga!”
In “Schitt’s Creek,” what is the name of the motel the Rose family lives in?
- Rosebud Motel
- Schitt’s Creek Inn
- Rose Motel
- Elmdale Lodge
Which animated sitcom has been on the air since 1989, making it the longest-running American primetime animated series?
- The Simpsons
- Family Guy
- South Park
- King of the Hill
In “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” what is the name of the bar the gang owns?
- Paddy’s Pub
- MacLaren’s
- The Alibi Room
- Moe’s Tavern

TV Dramas

From anti-heroes to twisting plotlines — prestige television has produced some of the most gripping storytelling of the last two decades. These questions test how closely your quizzers were paying attention.

In “Breaking Bad,” what is Walter White’s street name as a drug manufacturer?
- Heisenberg
- The Chemist
- Blue Sky
- The Cook
What is the name of the fictional continent where most of “Game of Thrones” takes place?
- Westeros
- Essos
- Middle-earth
- Narnia
In “The Sopranos,” what is Tony Soprano’s legitimate business that serves as a front?
- Waste management
- Construction
- Dry cleaning
- Car dealership
Which TV drama features a chemistry teacher who turns to manufacturing methamphetamine after a cancer diagnosis?
- Breaking Bad
- Ozark
- Weeds
- Narcos
In “Stranger Things,” what is the name of the parallel dimension?
- The Upside Down
- The Shadow Realm
- The Void
- The Other Side
What is the name of the high-security prison in “Orange Is the New Black”?
- Litchfield Penitentiary
- Shawshank Prison
- Fox River
- Wentworth
In “The Wire,” which US city is the show set in?
- Baltimore
- Philadelphia
- Detroit
- Newark
Which HBO series set in a Wild-West-themed amusement park explores artificial consciousness?
- Westworld
- Deadwood
- Severance
- Devs
In “Mad Men,” what advertising agency does Don Draper work for at the start of the series?
- Sterling Cooper
- McCann Erickson
- SCDP
- Ogilvy & Mather
In “The Crown,” which actress played Queen Elizabeth II in seasons 1 and 2?
- Claire Foy
- Olivia Colman
- Imelda Staunton
- Helen Mirren
In “Lost,” what is the flight number of the plane that crashes on the island?
- Oceanic 815
- Oceanic 714
- Pacific 108
- Atlantic 423

Superhero Movies

Capes, masks, and universe-spanning crossovers — superhero films have dominated the box office for over a decade. These questions cover the MCU, DC, and beyond.

In the MCU, what is the name of the fictional African nation where vibranium is found?
- Wakanda
- Sokovia
- Genosha
- Latveria
Which actor played Iron Man / Tony Stark throughout the MCU?
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Chris Evans
- Chris Hemsworth
- Mark Ruffalo
In “The Dark Knight” (2008), which actor won a posthumous Oscar for playing the Joker?
- Heath Ledger
- Jack Nicholson
- Joaquin Phoenix
- Jared Leto
What is the name of Thor’s hammer in the MCU?
- Mjolnir
- Stormbreaker
- Gungnir
- Hofund
In “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018), what is the name of the main character?
- Miles Morales
- Peter Parker
- Gwen Stacy
- Miguel O’Hara
Which Infinity Stone is hidden on the planet Vormir in “Avengers: Endgame”?
- The Soul Stone
- The Mind Stone
- The Time Stone
- The Power Stone
In the DC Extended Universe, who directed “Man of Steel” (2013) and “Batman v Superman” (2016)?
- Zack Snyder
- Christopher Nolan
- James Gunn
- Patty Jenkins
What year was the first MCU film, “Iron Man,” released?
- 2008
- 2006
- 2010
- 2012
In “Black Panther” (2018), what is the name of the heart-shaped herb that grants the Black Panther powers?
- Heart-Shaped Herb
- Vibranium Flower
- Panther Lily
- Wakandan Root
Which superhero film was the first to gross over $2 billion at the worldwide box office?
- Avengers: Endgame
- Avatar
- Avengers: Infinity War
- The Dark Knight
In “Wonder Woman” (2017), what island is Diana raised on?
- Themyscira
- Atlantis
- Paradise Island
- Krypton

Directors & Actors

Behind the camera and in front of it — these questions test knowledge of the people who bring stories to life. From auteur directors to legendary performers, this round separates the casual viewer from the true cinephile.

Which director is known for films like “Pulp Fiction,” “Kill Bill,” and “Inglourious Basterds”?
- Quentin Tarantino
- Martin Scorsese
- David Fincher
- Guy Ritchie
Who is the highest-grossing actor of all time at the worldwide box office (as of 2024)?
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Scarlett Johansson
- Tom Hanks
Which director has won the most Academy Awards for Best Director?
- John Ford (4 wins)
- Steven Spielberg
- Martin Scorsese
- Clint Eastwood
Who played the lead role in “The Shining” (1980), famously improvising the “Here’s Johnny!” line?
- Jack Nicholson
- Robert De Niro
- Al Pacino
- Anthony Hopkins
Which actress has won the most Academy Awards for Best Actress?
- Katharine Hepburn (4 wins)
- Meryl Streep
- Frances McDormand
- Cate Blanchett
Steven Spielberg directed which 1993 film about a businessman who saves over a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust?
- Schindler’s List
- The Pianist
- Life Is Beautiful
- Sophie’s Choice
Which actor has appeared in the most films directed by Martin Scorsese?
- Robert De Niro
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Joe Pesci
- Harvey Keitel
Who directed “Inception” (2010), “Interstellar” (2014), and “The Dark Knight” trilogy?
- Christopher Nolan
- Denis Villeneuve
- Ridley Scott
- James Cameron
Which actress starred as Clarice Starling in “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991)?
- Jodie Foster
- Julianne Moore
- Sigourney Weaver
- Holly Hunter
Who directed “Parasite” (2019), the first non-English-language film to win Best Picture at the Oscars?
- Bong Joon-ho
- Park Chan-wook
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Wong Kar-wai
Which British actor has played Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Strange, and Alan Turing?
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Tom Hiddleston
- Eddie Redmayne
- Colin Firth

Oscars & Awards

Gold statuettes, red carpets, and record-breaking wins — film award trivia adds a layer of industry knowledge to your quiz. These questions cover the biggest moments in awards history.

Which film holds the record for most Academy Awards won (11 Oscars), shared by three films?
- Ben-Hur / Titanic / The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- Gone with the Wind
- West Side Story
- Schindler’s List
Who is the youngest person ever to win an Academy Award for acting?
- Tatum O’Neal (age 10, Paper Moon)
- Shirley Temple
- Anna Paquin
- Haley Joel Osment
Which film won Best Picture at the 2017 ceremony after an envelope mix-up announced “La La Land” first?
- Moonlight
- Manchester by the Sea
- Fences
- Hidden Figures
As of 2024, who holds the record for most acting Oscar nominations?
- Meryl Streep (21 nominations)
- Katharine Hepburn
- Jack Nicholson
- Cate Blanchett
Which animated film was the first to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?
- Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- Up
- Toy Story 3
- WALL-E
What is the name of the Oscar statuette’s official title?
- Academy Award of Merit
- The Golden Man
- The Oscar
- Academy Statuette
Which 1994 film beat “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Pulp Fiction” to win Best Picture?
- Forrest Gump
- Schindler’s List
- Braveheart
- The English Patient
Who was the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress?
- Halle Berry (2002, Monster’s Ball)
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Viola Davis
- Lupita Nyong’o
Which film won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Picture in 1929?
- Wings
- Sunrise
- The Jazz Singer
- All Quiet on the Western Front
In what year did the Academy Awards (Oscars) ceremony first take place?
- 1929
- 1927
- 1932
- 1935
Which streaming platform produced “CODA,” which won Best Picture at the 2022 Oscars?
- Apple TV+
- Netflix
- Amazon Prime Video
- Hulu

Streaming & Modern TV

The streaming era has changed how we watch — and what gets made. These questions cover the shows and films that have defined the age of binge-watching, from Netflix originals to platform-exclusive blockbusters.

Which Netflix series, released in 2021, became their most-watched show with a deadly children’s game premise?
- Squid Game
- Alice in Borderland
- The Platform
- 3%
In “Ted Lasso,” what sport does the titular character coach in England?
- Football (soccer)
- American football
- Cricket
- Rugby
Which streaming service produced “The Mandalorian,” set in the Star Wars universe?
- Disney+
- Netflix
- Apple TV+
- HBO Max
In “Bridgerton,” which mysterious figure writes the society gossip column?
- Lady Whistledown
- Lady Danbury
- The Queen
- Madame Delacroix
What is the name of the South Korean survival drama that became Netflix’s most-watched series in 2021?
- Squid Game
- All of Us Are Dead
- Hellbound
- Sweet Home
In “The Bear,” what type of establishment does Carmy inherit and try to transform?
- A sandwich shop / beef restaurant
- A pizza parlour
- A fine dining restaurant
- A food truck
Which Apple TV+ series features employees whose work memories are surgically separated from their personal memories?
- Severance
- For All Mankind
- Foundation
- Dark Matter
In “Wednesday” (2022), which actress plays the titular character Wednesday Addams?
- Jenna Ortega
- Christina Ricci
- Emma Myers
- Gwendoline Christie
Which HBO series, premiering in 2023, is based on a popular video game franchise about a fungal pandemic?
- The Last of Us
- Fallout
- Halo
- Twisted Metal
In “Stranger Things,” what tabletop game do the main characters play that mirrors their supernatural adventures?
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Warhammer
- Call of Cthulhu
- Magic: The Gathering
Which Netflix documentary series, released in 2020, focused on big cat owners and became a cultural phenomenon during lockdown?
- Tiger King
- Our Planet
- Making a Murderer
- Don’t F**k with Cats

Hosting tips for a great movie & TV round

A few small choices make the difference between a movie round that lands and one that drags:

Mix decades and genres — don’t let the round become a 90s nostalgia trip or a Marvel-only affair. Mixing eras keeps every age group in the game.
Use clips and images where possible — a still from a film or a short audio clip makes movie trivia far more engaging. QuizWitz Live supports images and video on every question.
Include a “name the film from the quote” question — these are universally loved and spark instant debate at every table.
Balance mainstream and niche — everyone can answer a Harry Potter question, but throwing in a Kubrick deep cut rewards the true film fans without alienating the rest.
Have a picture round ready — movie stills, actor headshots, or “name the film from the poster” work brilliantly as visual bonus rounds.

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Movie and TV trivia is one of the most reliable ways to get a room buzzing. A well-built round gives the film nerds a chance to flex, the casual viewers a chance to surprise themselves, and the binge-watchers a reason to feel validated about all those hours on the couch.

Whether you’re hosting a pub quiz, a corporate teambuilding, or a themed movie night, this set of 100-ish questions is a ready-made backbone for your entertainment section. Pick and choose, mix the formats, and adjust to your audience.