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Match the movie with year it was released quiz

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Get ready for an unforgettable journey through cinematic history with our movie year quiz!

This quiz will transport you across the decades, from the golden age of Hollywood to the present day, challenging you to recall the years when some of the most iconic movies graced the silver screen. With 30 questions featuring a wide array of films, you’ll have the chance to test your knowledge on classics like Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, and The Graduate, as well as groundbreaking masterpieces like The Godfather, Pulp Fiction, and Schindler’s List.

As you make your way through the quiz, you’ll revisit the unforgettable moments and timeless stories that have left lasting impressions on movie lovers around the world. Relive the suspenseful twists and turns of The Sixth Sense, the heart-pounding action of The Dark Knight, and the heart-wrenching romance of Titanic. This quiz will also take you on a thrilling adventure through the worlds of science fiction and fantasy, with films like The Matrix, Inception, and the legendary Star Wars saga.

From the epic battles of Gladiator to the nail-biting tension of The Silence of the Lambs, this quiz covers a diverse range of genres and styles, ensuring that there’s something for everyone. You’ll also encounter animated classics like The Lion King and Toy Story, alongside contemporary crowd-pleasers like La La Land and The Social Network.

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a passionate cinephile, this quiz offers a fun and engaging way to test your knowledge and explore the rich tapestry of cinema history. So, put on your thinking cap, grab some popcorn, and see if you can match these iconic movies to the years they were released.

Pulp Fiction Featuring John Travolta as Vincent Vega; Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnifield © Buena Vista International

Movie release years quiz questions

  1. Titanic a. 1995 b. 1996 c. 1997 d. 1998
  2. Pulp Fiction a. 1993 b. 1994 c. 1995 d. 1996
  3. The Godfather a. 1970 b. 1971 c. 1972 d. 1973
  4. Jurassic Park a. 1992 b. 1993 c. 1994 d. 1995
  5. The Shawshank Redemption a. 1993 b. 1994 c. 1995 d. 1996
  6. The Dark Knight a. 2007 b. 2008 c. 2009 d. 2010
  7. The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars: Episode V) a. 1979 b. 1980 c. 1981 d. 1982
  8. The Matrix a. 1998 b. 1999 c. 2000 d. 2001
  9. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial a. 1981 b. 1982 c. 1983 d. 1984
  10. The Lion King a. 1993 b. 1994 c. 1995 d. 1996
  11. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring a. 2000 b. 2001 c. 2002 d. 2003
  12. Inception a. 2009 b. 2010 c. 2011 d. 2012
  13. Back to the Future a. 1984 b. 1985 c. 1986 d. 1987
  14. Toy Story a. 1994 b. 1995 c. 1996 d. 1997
  15. Jaws a. 1974 b. 1975 c. 1976 d. 1977
  16. Goodfellas a. 1989 b. 1990 c. 1991 d. 1992
  17. The Silence of the Lambs a. 1990 b. 1991 c. 1992 d. 1993
  18. Fight Club a. 1998 b. 1999 c. 2000 d. 2001
  19. The Shining a. 1979 b. 1980 c. 1981 d. 1982
  20. Saving Private Ryan a. 1997 b. 1998 c. 1999 d. 2000
  21. The Sixth Sense a. 1998 b. 1999 c. 2000 d. 2001
  22. The Godfather Part II a. 1973 b. 1974 c. 1975 d. 1976
  23. The Social Network a. 2009 b. 2010 c. 2011 d. 2012
  24. Gladiator a. 1999 b. 2000 c. 2001 d. 2002
  25. The Wizard of Oz a. 1938 b. 1939 c. 1940 d. 1941
  26. Schindler’s List a. 1992 b. 1993 c. 1994 d. 1995
  27. Avatar a. 2008 b. 2009 c. 2010 d. 2011
  28. The Graduate a. 1966 b. 1967 c. 1968 d. 1969
  29. Gone with the Wind a. 1938 b. 1939 c. 1940 d. 1941
  30. La La Land a. 2015 b. 2016 c. 2017 d. 2018
Ryan Gosling as Sebastian Wilder, Emma Stone as Mia Dolan in La La Land

Movie release years quiz questions

  1. c. 1997
  2. b. 1994
  3. c. 1972
  4. b. 1993
  5. b. 1994
  6. b. 2008
  7. b. 1980
  8. b. 1999
  9. b. 1982
  10. b. 1994
  11. b. 2001
  12. b. 2010
  13. b. 1985
  14. b. 1995
  15. b. 1975
  16. b. 1990
  17. b. 1991
  18. b. 1999
  19. b. 1980
  20. b. 1998
  21. b. 1999
  22. b. 1974
  23. b. 2010
  24. b. 2000
  25. b. 1939
  26. b. 1993
  27. b. 2009
  28. b. 1967
  29. b. 1939
  30. b. 2016

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