The 80s had some classic films such as Dirty Dancing, Footloose and many more. These 80s movie trivia questions are sure to set your memories alight from that great decade.
How many of these 80s movie quiz questions will you guess correctly? Do you know your Tom Cruise from Michael J Fox?
80s Movies Trivia Round 1
What role did Anthony Michael Hall play in The Breakfast Club?
Anthony Michael Hall played Brian Johnson
Which Star Wars film came out in 1980?
The Empire Strikes Back came out in 1980
Which band sang the theme song Eye Of The Tiger for Rocky III?
Survivor sang the Rocky III theme song
Who wrote National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
John Hughes wrote National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Which film is the following quote from “I guess you guys aren’t ready for that, yet. But your kids are gonna love it.”
Back To The Future
80s Movies Trivia Round 2
What is the title of the 1981 Indiana Jones movie?
Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in 1981
What 80s movie is the quote – “I feel the need, the need for speed” from?
“I feel the need, the need for speed” is from Top Gun
How many Beverly Hills Cop movies were released in the 1980s?
There were two Beverly Hills Cop movies released in the 80s
Who directed the 80s movie E.T?
Steven Spielberg directed E.T
Who played Samantha Baker in Sixteen Candles?
Molly Ringwald played Samantha Baker in Sixteen Candles
80s Movies Trivia Round 3
Which character in the 1989 animated Disney movie The Little Mermaid film said – “I think you’ve swallowed a bit too much seawater”
Grimsby
Finish the title of the 1986 comedy film – Ferris Bueller’s _____ ______
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Australian actor Paul Hogan was born on October 8th 1939. What 1886 movie is he known for starring in?
Paul Hogan famously starred in Crocodile Dundee
Multiple Choice – How many movies was Tom Cruise in in the 1980s?
- 10
- 12
- 8
Tom Cruise was in 12 movies in the 1980s
What’s the title of the 1983 movie starring a dog who got bit by a rat and turned into a rabid beast?
Cujo
80s Movies Trivia Round 4
What 80s film stars Gizmo?
Gizmo starred in the Gremlins
In what year in the 1980s was the first A Nightmare On Elm Street horror film released?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was released in 1984
What is Johnny’s occupation in Dirty Dancing?
Johnny is a dance instructor
What’s the name of the apartment handyman in The Karate Kid?
Mr Miyagi
What role did Tom Cruise play in Rainman?
Tom Cruise played Charlie Babbitt in Rainman
80s Movies Trivia Round 5
What’s the name of the hotel in the 80s Stephen King movie The Shining?
The Overlook Hotel is in The Shining
What role did Bill Murray play in Ghostbusters?
Bill Murray played Peter Venkman
The movie Purple Rain stars which American singer?
Prince stars in Purple Rain
What car features as the time machine in Back To The Future?
A DMC Delorean
Who played Alexandra Forrest in Fatal Attraction?
Glenn Close played Alexandra Forrest in Fatal Attraction
80s Movies Trivia Round 6
In what US state was the 1980s Halloween movie Beetlejuice set?
Beetlejuice was set in Connecticut
In what year in the 1980s was the hit movie Top Gun released?
Top Gun was released in 1986
Allegation mess is an anagram for which 80s movie?
Allegation mess – Steel Magnolias
Which English pop singer sang The NeverEnding Story theme song?
Limahl sang The NeverEnding Story theme song
Which 80s Christmas movie is based on a Raymond Briggs picture book?
The Snowman
