Movie & TV Trivia Questions — From Classic Films to Modern Hits
Movies and TV are among the most popular pub trivia categories because they appeal to every player — from the film buff who can quote every line to the casual viewer who binge-watches the same three shows. These questions span decades of cinema and television, covering Oscar winners, box office records, iconic characters, directors, and memorable quotes. Use this set to warm up before quiz night or to run your own film-themed trivia round.
25 Movies & TV Trivia Questions
- 1.
Which film won the first Academy Award for Best Picture?
Answer: Wings (1927/28)
- 2.
Who played Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Answer: Robert Downey Jr.
- 3.
What is the highest-grossing film of all time (adjusted for inflation)?
Answer: Gone with the Wind
- 4.
In "The Lion King," what is Simba's father's name?
Answer: Mufasa
- 5.
Which TV show features the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin?
Answer: The Office (US)
- 6.
What 1994 film features a character named Forrest Gump?
Answer: Forrest Gump
- 7.
Who directed Jurassic Park (1993)?
Answer: Steven Spielberg
- 8.
Which HBO series is set in the fictional continent of Westeros?
Answer: Game of Thrones
- 9.
What is the name of the fictional kingdom in Frozen?
Answer: Arendelle
- 10.
In Breaking Bad, what is Walter White's chemistry teacher alias?
Answer: Heisenberg
- 11.
Who played Jack Dawson in Titanic (1997)?
Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio
- 12.
Which movie features the quote "Here's looking at you, kid"?
Answer: Casablanca (1942)
- 13.
What is the name of the coffee shop in Friends?
Answer: Central Perk
- 14.
Which studio produced the Toy Story franchise?
Answer: Pixar Animation Studios
- 15.
Who plays Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games films?
Answer: Jennifer Lawrence
- 16.
In which year was the first Star Wars film released?
Answer: 1977
- 17.
What fictional detective lives at 221B Baker Street?
Answer: Sherlock Holmes
- 18.
Who voiced Woody in the Toy Story series?
Answer: Tom Hanks
- 19.
Which film series features the character of Indiana Jones?
Answer: Indiana Jones (Raiders of the Lost Ark series)
- 20.
What animated movie features a clownfish named Nemo?
Answer: Finding Nemo
- 21.
What TV show features a chemistry teacher turned meth manufacturer?
Answer: Breaking Bad
- 22.
Who played the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008)?
Answer: Heath Ledger
- 23.
Which film won Best Picture at the 2020 Academy Awards?
Answer: Parasite (Bong Joon-ho)
- 24.
How many seasons does The Sopranos have?
Answer: 6 seasons
- 25.
What is the highest-grossing animated film of all time?
Answer: The Lion King (2019, approximately $1.66 billion)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of movie and TV questions are most common at pub trivia?
- Actor identification, Oscar Best Picture winners, character names, movie quotes, and year of release are the most common formats. Picture rounds often show movie stills or actor headshots to identify.
- Should I focus on classic films or recent releases for trivia prep?
- Both. Classic film eras (1970s–1990s) appear constantly, but recent blockbusters and streaming hits are increasingly common as quiz writers stay current. Split prep time 60% classics, 40% last 3 years.
- What streaming shows appear most in modern trivia?
- Stranger Things, The Crown, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Schitt's Creek, The Mandalorian, and Ted Lasso appear frequently. Historically significant Netflix originals are now fair game at most modern pub quizzes.
- How do TV categories differ from movie categories in bar trivia?
- TV questions often focus on characters, catchphrases, and network/year details. Movie questions skew toward directors, awards, box office records, and quotes. Both formats test visual recall in picture rounds.
- What's the best way to build pop culture knowledge for trivia?
- Maintain a habit of watching the cultural conversation — top-rated films each year, Emmy and Oscar coverage, and film history YouTube channels. IMDb Top 250 is a great baseline for classic film knowledge.