Think You Know Movies? Try This True or False Challenge

Think You Know Movies? Try This True or False Challenge


June 3, 2025 | Jesse Singer

Think You Know Movies? Try This True or False Challenge


True Or False Movie Trivia

You’ve seen the blockbusters and the independent dramas, you've memorized the quotes, and cried during the credits (maybe)—but how well do you really know movies? 

Well, there's one great way to find out: test your movie buffness with this quiz and see how many of these 20 true-or-false questions you can answer correctly:

Answer 15-20 correctly: You are a TRUE Movie Buff

10-14: You are a TRUE almost Movie Buff

5-9: It's TRUE that you got some right.

0-4: Movie Buff? False

Okay, enough talk, let's get into it...

Q: Scorsese And....

TRUE or FALSE?

Director Martin Scorsese has worked with Leonardo DiCaprio more times than with any other actor.

Martin Scorsese at the 74nd Berlin International Film FestivalHarald Krichel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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A: FALSE

While Scorsese and DiCaprio have made six films together—that number still falls short of the 10 movies Scorsese has made with Robert De Niro.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese attend the Samir Hussein, Getty Images

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Q: Fight Club

TRUE or FALSE?

There is a Starbucks cup or sign in almost every single scene in the movie Fight Club.

Fight Club factsFight Club (1999), Regency Enterprises

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A: TRUE

Director David Fincher has also confirmed that he did include the Starbucks cups in almost every shot.

Screenshot from the movie Fight Club (1999)Twentieth Century, Fight Club (1999)

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Q: Indiana Jones

TRUE or FALSE?

The role of Indiana Jones was first offered to Tom Selleck, but he had to turn it down due to contractual conflicts with the television series Magnum PI.

Build Presents Tom Selleck Discussing His Show 'Blue BloodsGetty Images

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A: TRUE

After he shot the pilot for Magnum PI, Selleck was offered the part in Raiders of the Lost Ark by director Steven Spielberg. He loved the script—but when the network picked up Magnum PI, Selleck's contract with the show meant he could no longer play Indiana Jones. To quote Harrison Ford: "I became the second choice, and I’m very grateful for Tom".

Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny SceneIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | Train by Walt Disney Studios Malaysia

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Q: James Bond

TRUE or FALSE?

The character Q in the James Bond movies is the only main character that has been played by the same actor in every film in the franchise.

A visually captivating still taken from a pivotal moment in the film Skyfall (2012)Columbia, Skyfall (2012)

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A: FALSE

As with all the characters in the franchise, Q has been portrayed by multiple actors over the years. Six to be exact: Peter Burton, Desmond Llewelyn, Geoffrey Bayldon, Alec McCowen, John Cleese, and Ben Whishaw.

image of John CleeseBruce Baker, Flickr

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Q: Monty Python

TRUE or FALSE?

"It's just a flesh wound" is a classic line from the Monty Python film, Life of Brian.

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)HandMade Films, Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

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A: FALSE

While Life of Brian does have lots of classic lines, this particular one happens to be from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Monty Python and the Holy GrailPython (Monty) Pictures, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

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Q: Epic Directors

TRUE or FALSE?

The same man directed all three of these classic epic films: The Bridge on the River KwaiLawrence of Arabia, and Doctor Zhivago. 

Omar Sharif in Lawrence of Arabia in black clothesColumbia Pictures, Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

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A: TRUE

David Lean, one of the greatest directors of all time, was the man in the director's chair for all three of those classics—and he took home the Best Director Oscar for two of them: The Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia.

Photograph of the film director David Lean and actor Omar Sharif arriving to Joensuu, FinlandAnonymousUnknown author / Kar-Air Oy, Wikimedia Commons

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Q: Movies In Color

TRUE or FALSE?

The Wizard of Oz was the first movie ever made in color.

The Wizard of OzMGM, The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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A: FALSE

While its use of technicolor filming was a major step forward in cinema and had a major influence on the movies that came after it—The Wizard of Oz was not the first color film. 

That honor is generally accepted to go to The World, The Flesh, and the Devil—a now lost 1914 film that utilized the Kinemacolor process.

The World, The Flesh, and the DevilThe World, the Flesh and the Devil, melpomene heliotropium

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Q: Star Wars

TRUE or FALSE?

George Lucas Only directed one of the nine main Star Wars films.

George Lucasnicolas genin, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

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A: FALSE

While he did only direct one of the films in the original trilogy (Episode IV – A New Hope), he directed all three of the films in the second trilogy (Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Episode III – Revenge of the Sith).

A visually captivating still taken from a pivotal moment in the film Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, 20th Century Fox (1999)Twentieth Century, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, 20th Century Fox (1999)

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Q: Michael Myers Mask

TRUE or FALSE?

The Michael Myers mask in the first Halloween movie is based on the face of actor William Shatner.

William Shatner at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2023Super Festivals, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

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A: TRUE

To be more precise: It is a modified Captain Kirk mask from Star Trek that was painted white.

Actor Tony Moran, as masked kiler Michael Myers, wields a knife in a still from the horror film, 'Halloween,' directed by John Carpenter, 1978.Fotos International, Getty Images

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Q: Last Line

TRUE or FALSE?

"Well, nobody’s perfect" is the final line spoken in Billy Wilder's excellent 1959 film, Some Like it Hot

Some Like It Hot. Movie Scene.Getty Images

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A: TRUE

The line, which is one of the most iconic in the history of American cinema, was initially not even supposed to be in the movie. The line was put in the script as a placeholder until they could come up with something better. But they never did.

Jack Lemmon FactsGetty Images

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Q: Freddy Krueger

TRUE or FALSE?

The sweater Freddy Krueger wears in the A Nightmare on Elm Street movies has red and black stripes.

Horror's Scariest Monsters factsShutterstock

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A: FALSE

While many do think the stripes are red and black, in actuality, they are red and green stripes. Colors that were chosen on purpose by director Wes Craven based on research suggesting that these colors clash with the human retina.

A man dressed in character as Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies, attends the Sci Fi Scarborough at The Spa Complex in Scarborough.Danny Lawson - PA Images, Getty Images

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Q: Stephen King

TRUE or FALSE?

The Shining was the first of Stephen King’s novels to be adapted into a feature film.

The ShiningHow The Shining Changed Shelley Duvall Forever by SlashFilm

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A: FALSE

The Shining was released in 1980—four years after Brian DePalma adapted Carrie into a great film.

 Brian DePalma's Carrie CARRIE (Brian De Palma, USA, 1976), Lund Fantastic Film Festival

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Q: Steven Spielberg

TRUE or FALSE?

Steven Spielberg has only won two Best Director Oscars.

File:Steven Spielberg (36150879236).jpgGage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, Wikimedia Commons

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A: TRUE

While the great director has been nominated nine times, he has only taken home the trophy twice: Schindler's List, and Saving Private Ryan.

Steven Spielberg holds his Oscar after winning for Best Director for his movie TIMOTHY A. CLARY, Getty Images

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Q: James Earl Jones

TRUE or FALSE?

Actor James Earl Jones is the voice of Mufasa in 1994's The Lion King and is also the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars films.

A visually captivating still taken from a pivotal moment in the film Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)Twentieth Century, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)

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A: TRUE

He was also the voice of the "This Is CNN" tagline for the cable news channel.

Sesame Street FactsWikimedia Commons

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Q: Toilet Flush

TRUE or FALSE?

Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho is the first American movie to show a toilet flushing on screen.

Janet Leigh's PsychoPsycho | Marion Meets Norman Bates At The Bates Motel | Extended Preview by Universal Pictures All-Access

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A: FALSE

While this is a much-hyped piece of trivia among many film fans—it isn't true. The 1928 silent film The Crowd has a toilet flushing scene. If you wanna go with the "first toilet flushing scene with sound"—then Psycho is the winner.

The 1928 silent film The CrowdThe Crowd (1928): Full silent movie directed by King Vidor, stars James Murray, Eleanor Boardman, Reel Old Movies

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Q: Last Line

TRUE or FALSE?

"You met me at a very strange time in my life" is the final line spoken in the 1999 film, Fight Club.

Helena Bonham Carter factsFight Club (1999), Regency Enterprises

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A: TRUE

The line is spoken by Edward Norton's Narrator character to Marla as they stand and watch the city blowing up in the distance outside the window.

Fight Club factsFight Club (1999), Regency Enterprises

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Q: Speed

TRUE or FALSE?

The 1994 action blockbuster Speed—starring Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper and Sandra Bullock—is based on a true story of a similar incident that took place in Los Angeles in the early 1980s.

1994 action blockbuster SpeedSpeed (1994) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers, Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers

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A: FALSE

Screenwriter Graham Yost was inspired to write the screenplay after his father, Canadian television host Elwy Yost, told him about the 1985 film, Runaway Train.

File:Graham Yost, May 2003 (6).jpgPeabody Awards, Wikimedia Commons

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Q: Amigos

TRUE or FALSE?

Martin Short, Chevy Chase, and Steve Martin played the three main characters in the 1986 Western comedy movie, Three Amigos.

Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short stand together at the Motion Picture Academy for the premiere of their film Three Amigos, on December 10, 1986. The premiere will benefit Big Sisters, a non-profit organization offering guidance to troubled girls.Bettmann, Getty Images

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A: TRUE

Steve Martin also co-wrote the film with Lorne Michaels and Randy Newman wrote songs for the movie. It was directed by John Landis.

Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short in a scene from the film '¡Three Amigos!', 1986. Archive Photos, Getty Images

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Q: Molly Ringwald

TRUE or FALSE?

Of these four filmsSixteen Candles, Can’t Buy Me Love, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in PinkCan’t Buy Me Love is the only one that doesn't star Molly Ringwald.

Molly Ringwald FactsGetty Images

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A: TRUE

Can't Buy Me Love is also the only one not written by the great John Hughes. Hughes also directed Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club.

1987 Can't Buy Me LoveCan't Buy Me Love (1987) Full Movie, watts514

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Q: Al Pacino

TRUE or FALSE?

Al Pacino won his first Oscar for his performance in Serpico.

Al Pacino, dressed as a police officer, speaks to a man in a scene from the film 'Serpico', 1973Archive Photos, Getty Images

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A: FALSE

While Pacino (one of the greatest actors to ever walk the earth) was nominated for Serpico, he didn't win his first Oscar until almost 20 years later, when he won Best Actor for his performance in 1992's Scent of a Woman.

It is still his only acting Oscar (although, he had had nine nominations throughout his career).

US actor Al Pacino holds up his Oscar during the 65th Annual Academy Awards ceremony 29 March 1993 after being presented the Best Actor award for his performance in Martin Brest's 'Scent of a Woman.'HAL GARB, Getty Images

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