Can You Get 28/35 on This Tricky A-Z Movie Quiz?

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By: Stella Alexander

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

ACTION! When it comes to the entertainment world, every day millions of people are flocking to movie theaters to see the latest releases. While some people love their romance and comedy, others are ready for action and adventure. With hundreds of releases every year, it's hard to keep track of all the box office hits. Luckily for you, we're keeping it to some of the highest-grossing films of all time! With that being said, can you ace this tricky A-Z movie quiz?

The concept of movies first came about during the 1800s. Toward the last decade of the century, movies would grow from one scene that lasted seconds to multiple scenes that went on for minutes. Soon sound would be introduced to the production and the film industry would take off. While earlier decades would feature black and white films, this would soon change to today's colorful movie world that is often enhanced through special effects.

Although the film industry has significantly changed, that hasn't affected the impact of the films through time. Old classics like Gone with the Wind and The Sound of Music are still among some of the most celebrated films of all time. Action lovers flock to theaters for Marvel's superhero films. Romance lovers will still head to the movies for a brand new rom-com. With the thousands of films released within their different genres, have you kept track of them? Enough to go through the alphabet with some of the highest-grossing and most-watched films of all time? There's only one way to find out! Let's see if you're ready to put those brains into action!

What "A" film is about a humanoid species called Na'vi?

Avatar premiered in December 2009. It was written, directed, and produced by James Cameron. The film starred Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana.

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This "B" film stars Charlton Heston as Judah, a prince turned slave in Jerusalem.

"Ben-Hur" came out in 1959 starring Charlton Heston as the title character. The film followed a wealthy prince who is separated from his family and is enslaved.

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In this "C" film, the title character's first name is Charles Foster.

"Citizen Kane" was written, directed, and produced by Orson Welles. He also stars in the film as the title character, Charles Foster Kane, or Citizen Kane.

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This "D" films features the Joker wreaking havoc on Gotham City.

"The Dark Knight" premiered in 2008 and was the second installment in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. The film starred Christian Bale as Batman and the late Heath Ledger as the Joker.

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Phone home to watch this "E" film.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial premiered in 1982 about a young boy who befriends an extraterrestrial who is stuck on earth. The film starred Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, and Henry Thomas.

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You might find that life is more than a box of chocolates in this "F" film.

"Forrest Gump" was released in 1994 about the life journey of a man with a very low IQ. The film starred Tom Hanks as the title character, a role he won an Oscar for.

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This "G" film is the highest-grossing film of all time when adjusted for inflation.

"Gone with the Wind" is the classic 1939 film starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh as Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara, respectively.

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This "H" film shows Kevin McAllister going up against the Wet Bandits.

"Home Alone" was released in 1990. Written and produced by John Hughes, the film starred Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McAllister and Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern as the "Wet Bandits."

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When an alien race came to attack, a group of people in this "I" named movie staged their counterattack on the 4th of July.

"Independence Day" was released in 1996. It followed a group of people who planned a counterattack against an alien race that invaded earth. The film starred Will Smith and Bill Pullman.

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Beware the shark in this "J" film.

"Jaws" was released in 1974 about a shark that would attack people at the beach. It was based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley.

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"Wax on, wax off" is a major key to mastering martial arts in this "K" film.

"The Karate Kid" was first released in 1984. It starred Ralph Macchio and "Pat" Morita, an elderly man who teaches the former about karate. It would lead to a series of films in the franchise.

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A young lion embraces the Circle of Life to become a king in the "L" film.

"The Lion King" is a Walt Disney Pictures film that was released in 1994. The film featured voice acting from stars such as Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones and Jeremy Irons.

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A spoonful of sugar would make the medicine go down in this "M" film.

"Mary Poppins" is the Walt Disney Pictures film starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. The film follows a woman, who similar to a nanny, helps out a family.

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In this "N" film, a cat and mouse chase ensues over a briefcase filled with $2 million.

"No Country for Old Men" was released in 2007 starring Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, and Josh Brolin. The film won Best Picture and Best Director at the Academy Awards.

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A battle of wills ensues in this "O" film where a prisoner is transferred to an asylum.

"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is the 1975 film starring Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher. The film would go on to become a cult classic and won the 5 major awards at the Oscars.

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If you lie, your nose grows in this "P" film.

Walt Disney Pictures released "Pinocchio" in 1940, their second-ever animated film. The film is about a puppet that is brought to life and wants to be a "real boy."

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This "Q" film follows the story of Agent 007.

"Quantum of Solace" was released in 2008. The film stars Daniel Craig as James Bond, the spy who is now looking for revenge for his murdered lover.

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This "R" film is the first film in the Indiana Jones franchise.

In 1981, the first Indiana Jones film, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" was released. The film features the character going against the Nazis to find the Ark of the Covenant. The film starred Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones.

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This "S" film introduced the Rebel Alliance and Death Star.

In 1977, what was then simply called "Star Wars" was released in theaters. Its name would officially change to "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope." The film starred Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

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This "T" film shows the sinking of a cruise ship on its maiden voyage.

"Titanic" was released in 1997 and was written, directed and produced by James Cameron. The film starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

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This "U" film features an elderly man tying thousands of balloons to his house.

"Up" is the Walt Disney/Pixar film that was released in 2009. The film follows a young wilderness cadet and an old man who end up traveling the world in his floating house.

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This "V" film follows a young woman who gets caught up in an anarchist's cause.

"V for Vendetta" was released in 2005 about a young woman who gets caught up in an anarchist's rebellion. The film stars Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving.

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This "W" film features the dispute between the Jets and the Sharks.

"West Side Story" was released in 1961 and was based on the Broadway play released 4 years prior. The film starred Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer and Rita Moreno.

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This "X" film brought Marvel's mutants to life.

The 2000 film "X-Men" was the first installment in the film franchise. With its ensemble cast, the film starred Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, James Marsden and more.

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This "Y" film was the third collaboration between Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

"You've Got Mail" is the 1998 film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. The film was the duo's third together after "Joe Versus the Volcano" and "Sleepless in Seattle."

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This "Z" film was about a male model caught up in a plot to assassinate the Malaysian president.

"Zoolander" is the comedy film that was released in 2001. The film starred Ben Stiller as the title character as well as Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell.

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This "A" film features a group assembled super heroes.

"The Avengers" was released in 2012. The film combined the superheroes in previous Marvel films. It stars an ensemble cast that includes Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, and Chris Hemsworth.

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This "B" film features the African prince of Wakanda and his fight for his title as king.

"Black Panther" is one of the latest installments in the Marvel series. Released in February 2018, the film stars Chadwick Boseman as the title character as well as Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira.

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This "C" film follows the life of a man after he sees a UFO.

"Close Encounters of the Third Kind" is the 1977 film about a man who sees a UFO. Written and directed by Steven Spielberg, the film starred Richard Dreyfuss as Roy Neary.

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This "D" film followed a man who smuggled in drugs to distribute to AIDS patients.

"Dallas Buyers Club" is the 2013 film about Ron Woodroof. Played by Matthew McConaughey, it follows Woodroof's story of dealing with AIDS during the mid-1980s. McConaughey won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal.

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This "E" film follows a woman as she goes on a journey of self-discovery.

"Eat Pray Love" is the 2010 film starring Julia Roberts. The film follows a newly divorced middle-aged woman who decides to travel the world in a search for herself.

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The only thing about this "F" movie is there is no movie.

"Fight Club" is the 1999 film based on the Chuk Palahniuk novel. The film stars Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. The film quickly grew a cult following after its release.

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"Who you gonna call" in this 1984 "G" movie?

"Ghostbusters" is the 1984 comedy about a group of parapsychologists who form a business to catch ghosts. The film stars Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.

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This "H" film introduced a young wizard to his magical existence.

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (US)" was released in 2001. The film was based on the book series by British author J. K. Rowling. It became the first of 8 films.

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In this "I" movie, a wooly mammoth and sloth try to return a baby to its parents.

"Ice Age" is the animated film about a group of animals migrating during the ice age. When they find a baby, they set their journey to return the baby to the parents. The film features voice acting from Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary.

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