Who directed the 1975 blockbuster "Jaws"?
Steven Spielberg Spielberg's break-through hit; it is often credited with creating the modern summer blockbuster.
Which 2009 James Cameron film became (for years) the highest-grossing of all time?
Avatar Avatar took about $2.9 billion at the box office; re-released in 2022 it briefly reclaimed the top spot.
Which actor has played Captain Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films?
Johnny Depp Depp has played Sparrow in all five films in the franchise since 2003.
In "The Lord of the Rings", what is the name of the hobbit who carries the One Ring?
Frodo Baggins Played by Elijah Wood; Frodo inherits the Ring from his uncle Bilbo.
Which 1972 film famously opens with the line "I believe in America"?
The Godfather Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece won Best Picture at the 1973 Oscars.
Who was the first actor to play James Bond in the official Eon Productions film series?
Sean Connery Connery debuted as 007 in "Dr. No" (1962) and played the role seven times.
Who directed the 1994 film "Pulp Fiction"?
Quentin Tarantino Tarantino's second feature won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
Which Pixar film introduced audiences to Buzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody?
Toy Story Toy Story (1995) was the first feature-length computer-animated film.
What is the name of the school of witchcraft and wizardry Harry Potter attends?
Hogwarts Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is based in the Scottish Highlands in the books.
Which film became the first non-English-language movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture?
Parasite Bong Joon-ho's South Korean film made history at the 2020 Oscars.
Who played Rose Dewitt Bukater in the 1997 film "Titanic"?
Kate Winslet Winslet's performance earned her the second of seven Oscar nominations to date.
In Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park", what is the name of the island where the park is built?
Isla Nublar Isla Nublar lies about 120 miles west of Costa Rica in the films and Michael Crichton's novel.
Who directed the 2010 sci-fi film "Inception"?
Christopher Nolan Nolan wrote and directed it; Hans Zimmer's booming "BRAAAM" score has been copied endlessly since.
In what year was the original "Star Wars" film (Episode IV: A New Hope) first released?
1977 Released 25 May 1977; directed by George Lucas, it redefined Hollywood blockbusters.
Who played the Joker in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" (2008)?
Heath Ledger Ledger won a posthumous Best Supporting Actor Oscar for the role.
Which actress won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in "La La Land" (2016)?
Emma Stone Stone played aspiring actress Mia opposite Ryan Gosling's pianist Sebastian.
What is the name of the isolated hotel in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining"?
The Overlook Hotel The Overlook is loosely based on the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, where Stephen King wrote the novel.
Who directed, produced and starred in the 1941 film "Citizen Kane"?
Orson Welles "Citizen Kane" is regularly cited as one of the greatest films ever made; Welles was 25 when he made it.
Who directed 1994's "Forrest Gump"?
Robert Zemeckis Zemeckis won Best Director at the 1995 Oscars; the film won six Academy Awards in total.
In Disney's 1994 animated film "The Lion King", what is the name of Simba's father?
Mufasa Mufasa is voiced by James Earl Jones, who reprised the role for the 2019 live-action remake.
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