How well do you know your 80s Movies?! Were you an Indiana fan or a cheerleader for McClane? Or so heavily invested in the fate of Luke Skywalker that no other heroes mattered?! And let’s not start on the Gremlins, the Goonies and the Ghostbusters! Test your knowledge of the best 80s films with our Ultimate 80s Movie Trivia.

In a decade dominated by action blockbusters, we saw the end of (or what should have been the end of) the Indiana Jones series (Don’t at me, but Kindom of the Crystal Skull was awful!), we continued to ride along the storytelling arc of the Star Wars films and we joined John McClane and Axel Foley at the start of their crime-fighting escapades.

Adults and kids renewed their love of animated movies with the start of the Disney Renaissance era, horror movies moved away from the 70’s terror fest and focused more on entertaining as we cheered on slashers with popcorn in hand. We dreamed that time travel was possible with Marty McFly and Doc Brown, and we all secretly wanted to take care of an extra-terrestrial who had been left behind.

Whatever type of movie genre you liked – the 80s had the perfect film for you. And with the arrival of VHS Tapes, there were so many more movie-viewing opportunities.

But enough with the quick stroll down memory lane, and let’s get right to the quiz. We’ll start with some easy 80s movie trivia and the questions will get harder from there – but we promise it will be a lot of fun along the way, and take you back to the glory days of 80s motion pictures!

Ultimate 80s Movies Quiz Questions

1. Which heartthrob played Han Solo in Return of the Jedi?

2. “I’ll be back” is a famous quote from which 80’s action film?

3. Which animated film won an Oscar for its very successful song “Under the Sea”?

4. Who plays Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice?

5. Which Goonies character did football player John Matuszak play?

6. Who played Gertie in the movie E.T?

7. In the movie Gremlins, what does Billy name his new mogwai?

8. Which actor plays the role of Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off?

9. Which 80s comedy film stars Chevy Chase as a typical dad who takes his family on a cross-country trip?

10. Which chart-topping 1980s theme song asks the question, “Who ya gonna call?”

11. Who plays the character, John Rambo?

12. Name the killer in the Halloween movie franchise.

13. What was the first Indiana Jones movie in the franchise?

14. In which feature film does Morgan Freeman play a wealthy woman’s chauffeur?

 

15. After surviving a terrible accident, who does police officer Alex Murphy become?

16. Can you name Patrick Swayze’s character in Dirty Dancing?

17. Name the 1980s movie franchise that stars Eddie Murphy as a detective from Detroit.

18. Which film’s soundtrack describes how the dancer moves like a manic on the floor?

19. Here’s a conversation starter for all you 80s kids: What is the highest-grossing movie of the 1980s?

20. Fantasia is the name of the fictional world in what 80s movie?

21. Who says, “No Running in the Hallway” in A Nightmare on Elm Street?

22. Which 80s movie is based on two nerds who create a woman using a doll and a computer?

23. Which 1984 teen film stars Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald?

24. Which blockbuster was the first of Bruce Willis’ action movies?

25. Can you name the dojo where Daniel’s rivals train in The Karate Kid?

26. Who is the voice of Darth Vader in the first three Star Wars films?

27. Name the film that stars Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, and Andi McDowell as Kirby, Julianna, and Dale?

28. “The Time of My Life” is the soundtrack of what award-winning 80s movie?

29. In When Harry Met Sally, after Sally shows Harry her convincing acting skills in the café, what does the lady sitting across from her say?

30. By what name does Marty McFly’s future mother call him in Back to the Future?

31. In 1983, what was the highest-grossing film worldwide?

32. Tom Cruise’s first major movie role was in what film?

33. Name the Police Academy actor known for his amazing sound effects.

34. In which Star Wars film does Yoda make his debut?

35. Which legendary director is known for his films like The Colour Purple and Empire of the Sun?

36. Name Sigourney Weaver’s character in the Alien movie franchise.

37. For what film did Robert De Niro win the ‘Best Actor Oscar award for his portrayal of boxer Jake LaMotta?

38. At the 2012 Olympics, Rowan Atkinson and the London Symphony Orchestra performed the theme song of what 1981 film?

39. Who plays the role of Al Capone in The Untouchables?

40. In Road House, what is the name of the bar where James Dalton works?

41. Which legendary filmmaker is known for movies like The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, and Mr. Mom?

42. In the horror movie Child’s Play, what is the name of the murderer who possesses the doll?

43. In what futuristic movie does Rick Deckard hunt down ‘replicants’?

44. Which film is this memorable movie quote from? – “Carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary.”

45. Which character said “I feel the need, the need for speed” in the movie Top Gun?

46. Eddie Murphy made his film debut starring alongside Nick Nolte in which movie?

47. In which film does Westley rescue Princess Buttercup from Prince Humperdinck?

48. Now here’s a challenge: Can you name all eight members of the “Brat Pack” (by their first names)?

49. Which Harry Potter actor played the villain Hans Gruber in Die Hard?

50. In The Princess Bride, which character has six fingers?

51. Known for her roles in 80s classics such as The Breakfast Club, St Elmo’s Fire and Short Circuit, in what 1983 movie starring Sean Penn did Ally Sheedy debut in?

52. In what film did Tom Hanks fall in love with a mermaid, played by Daryl Hannah?

53. Name the actress who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Loretta Castorini alongside Nicholas Cage in ‘Moonstruck’?

 

80s Movie Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which heartthrob played Han Solo in Return of the Jedi?
Harrison Ford

2. “I’ll be back” is a famous quote from which 80’s action film?
The Terminator

3. Which animated movie won an Oscar for its very successful song “Under the Sea”?
The Little Mermaid

4. Who plays Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice?
Winona Ryder

5. Which Goonies character did football player John Matuszak play?
Sloth

6. Who played Gertie in the movie E.T?
Drew Barrymore

7. In the movie Gremlins, what does Billy name his new mogwai?
Gizmo

8. Which actor plays the role of Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off?
Matthew Broderick

9. Which 80s comedy film stars Chevy Chase as a typical dad who takes his family on a cross-country trip?
National Lampoon’s Vacation

10. Which chart-topping 1980s theme song asks the question, “Who ya gonna call?”
Ghostbusters

11. Who plays the character, John Rambo?
Sylvester Stallone

12. Name the killer in the Halloween movie franchise.
Michael Myers

13. What was the first Indiana Jones movie in the franchise?
Raiders of the Lost Ark

14. In which feature film does Morgan Freeman play a wealthy woman’s chauffeur?
Driving Miss Daisy

15. After surviving a terrible accident, who does police officer Alex Murphy become?
RoboCop

16. Can you name Patrick Swayze’s character in Dirty Dancing?
Johnny Castle

17. Name the 1980s movie franchise that stars Eddie Murphy as a detective from Detroit.
Beverly Hills Cop

18. Which film’s soundtrack describes how the dancer moves like a manic on the floor?
Flashdance

19. Here’s a conversation starter for all you 80s kids: What is the highest-grossing movie of the 1980s?
E.T

20. Fantasia is the name of the fictional world in what 80s movie?
The NeverEnding Story

21. Who says, “No Running in the Hallway” in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Freddy Krueger

22. Which 80s movie is based on two nerds who create a woman using a doll and a computer?
Weird Science

23. Which 1984 teen film stars Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald?
Sixteen Candles

24. Which blockbuster was the first of Bruce Willis’ action movies?
Die Hard

25. Can you name the dojo where Daniel’s rivals train in The Karate Kid?
Cobra Kai

26. Who is the voice of Darth Vader in the first three Star Wars films?
James Earl Jones

27. Name the film that stars Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, and Andi McDowell as Kirby, Julianna, and Dale?
St. Elmo’s Fire

28. “The Time of My Life” is the soundtrack of what award-winning 80s movie?
Dirty Dancing

29. In ‘When Harry Met Sally’, after Sally shows Harry her convincing acting skills in the café, what does the lady sitting across from her say?
“I’ll have what she’s having.”

30. By what name does Marty McFly’s future mother call him in Back to the Future?
Calvin Klein

31. In 1983, what was the highest grossing film worldwide?
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

32. Tom Cruise’s first major movie role was in what film?
Taps

33. Name the Police Academy actor known for his amazing sound effects.
Michael Winslow (character name Larvell Jones)

34. In which Star Wars film does Yoda make his debut?
The Empire Strikes Back

35. Which legendary director is known for his films like The Colour Purple and Empire of the Sun?
Steven Spielberg

36. Name Sigourney Weaver’s character in the Alien movie franchise.
Ripley

37. For what film did Robert De Niro win the ‘Best Actor Oscar award for his portrayal of boxer Jake LaMotta?
Raging Bull

38. At the 2012 Olympics, Rowan Atkinson and the London Symphony Orchestra performed the theme song of what 1981 film?
Chariots of Fire

39. Who plays the role of Al Capone in The Untouchables?
Robert De Niro

40. In Road House, what is the name of the bar where James Dalton works?
Double Deuce

41. Which legendary filmmaker is known for movies like The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, and Mr. Mom?
John Hughes

42. In the horror movie Child’s Play, what is the name of the murderer who possesses the doll?
Charles Lee Ray

43. In what futuristic movie does Rick Deckard hunt down ‘replicants’?
Blade Runner

44. Which film is this memorable movie quote from?: “Carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary.”
Dead Poets Society

45. Which character said “I feel the need, the need for speed” in the movie Top Gun?
Maverick

46. Eddie Murphy made his film debut starring alongside Nick Nolte in which movie?
48 hrs.

47. In which film does Westley rescue Princess Buttercup from Prince Humperdinck?
The Princess Bride

48. Now here’s a challenge: Can you name all eight members of the “Brat Pack” (by their first names)?
Molly, Emilio, Anthony, Demi, Ally, Judd, Andrew, Rob.

49. Which Harry Potter actor played the villain Hans Gruber in Die Hard?
Alan Rickman

50. In The Princess Bride, which character has six fingers?
Count Rugen

51. Known for her roles in 80s classics such as The Breakfast Club, St Elmo’s Fire and Short Circuit, in what 1983 movie starring Sean Penn did Ally Sheedy debut in?
Bad Boys (not the Will Smith & Martin Lawrence version!)

52. In what film did Tom Hanks fall in love with a mermaid, played by Daryl Hannah?
Splash

53. Name the actress who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Loretta Castorini alongside Nicholas Cage in ‘Moonstruck’?
Cher

 

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