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Ultimate 90s Movie Quiz: 63 Questions & Answers about movies of the 90s

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Do you love everything that has to do with the nineties? You’re going to love this ultimate 90s Movie Quiz then!

The 90s have given us many great movies. From iconic rom coms to historical dramas, there was a bit of everything!

Some of these, like Titanic or Pretty Woman, became famous amongst all generations.

In this quiz, you will find 7 rounds of 90s movie trivia questions and answers. This is perfect to play on your own, include in a local pub quiz or for your next trivia nights with friends.

Round 1: Easy 90s movie Trivia questions

Let’s start with some easy trivia questions about 90s movies.

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  1. Who portrays Kevin’s mother in Home Alone?
  2. What is the name of Julia Roberts’ character in Pretty Woman?
  3. Who portrays Paul Edgecomb in The Green Mile?
  4. What is William’s job in Notting Hill?
  5. Who portrays William Wallace in Braveheart?
  6. What is the colour of the dress Sharon Stone is wearing in her iconic Basic Instinct scene?
  7. Who directed Jurassic Park?
  8. Which year was Pulp Fiction released?
  9. Which Hannibal Lecter sequel was released in 1991?
  10. Who portrays Truman Burbank in the Truman Show?
  11. Which French actor portrays Leon in The Professional?

Round 1: Easy 90s movie Trivia questions and answers

  1. Who portrays Kevin’s mother in Home Alone? Catherine O’Hara
  2. What is the name of Julia Roberts’ character in Pretty Woman? Vivian Ward
  3. Who portrays Paul Edgecomb in The Green Mile? Tom Hanks
  4. What is William’s job in Notting Hill? Bookseller
  5. Who portrays William Wallace in Braveheart? Mel Gibson
  6. What is the colour of the dress Sharon Stone is wearing in her iconic Basic Instinct scene? White
  7. Who directed Jurassic Park? Steven Spielberg
  8. Which year was Pulp Fiction released? 1994
  9. Which Hannibal Lecter sequel was released in 1991? The Silence of the Lambs
  10. Who portrays Truman Burbank in the Truman Show? Jim Carrey
  11. Which French actor portrays Leon in The Professional? Jean Reno

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Round 2: 90s movies Multiple Choice questions

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  1. How long is the movie Magnolia?
    1. 1h39
    2. 2h09
    3. 2h39
    4. 3h09
  2. Who directed GoodFellas?
    1. Martin Scorsese
    2. Steven Spielberg
    3. James Cameron
    4. Ridley Scott
  3. Which one of these movies wasn’t directed by Steven Spielberg?
    1. Schindler’s List
    2. Amistad
    3. Saving Private Ryan
    4. Titanic
  4. Which one of these Tim Burton movies was released in 1999?
    1. Batman Returns
    2. Ed Wood
    3. Mars Attacks!
    4. Sleepy Hollow
  5. Which one of these movies wasn’t directed by Clint Eastwood?
    1. Absolute Power (1997)
    2. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)
    3. True Crime (1999)
    4. Sleepy Hollow (1999)
  6. In which country was Frank Darabont (the director) born?
    1. USA
    2. UK
    3. Ireland
    4. France
  7. What is Andrew Beckett’s job in Philadelphia (1993)?
    1. Chef
    2. Lawyer
    3. Police officer
    4. Singer
  8. Which Star Wars movie was released in the 90s?
    1. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
    2. Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
    3. Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
    4. Star Wars: The Clone Wars
  9. In which city was the scene with the bench in Forrest Gump filmed?
    1. New York City
    2. Charleston
    3. Tampa
    4. Savannah
  10. What was the most successful Disney movie of the 90s?
    1. Aladdin
    2. Toy Story
    3. Tarzan
    4. The Lion King

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Round 2: 90s movies Multiple Choice answers

  1. How long is the movie Magnolia? 3h09
  2. Who directed GoodFellas? Martin Scorsese
  3. Which one of these movies wasn’t directed by Steven Spielberg? Titanic
  4. Which one of these Tim Burton movies was released in 1999? Sleepy Hollow
  5. Which one of these movies wasn’t directed by Clint Eastwood? Sleepy Hollow (1999)
  6. In which country was Frank Darabont (the director) born? France
  7. What is Andrew Beckett’s job in Philadelphia (1993)? Lawyer
  8. Which Star Wars movie was released in the 90s? Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
  9. In which city was the scene with the bench in Forrest Gump filmed? Savannah
  10. What was the most successful Disney movie of the 90s? The Lion King

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Round 3: 90s films Quiz – True or False

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  1. Two Home Alone movies were not released in the 90s.
  2. Clint Eastwood was born in England.
  3. The Goonies is a 90s movie.
  4. Kevin Smith directed Mallrats (1995).
  5. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a 90s movie.
  6. Uma Thruman starred in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.
  7. Kevin Spacey played in American Beauty.
  8. Only one Back to the future movie was released in the 90s.
  9. Peter Weir, who directed The Truman Show, is Australian.
  10. Four Weddings and a Funeral was directed by Richard Curtis.

Round 3: 90s films Quiz – True or False – Answers

  1. Two Home Alone movies were not released in the 90s. True
  2. Clint Eastwood was born in England. False
  3. The Goonies is a 90s movie. False
  4. Kevin Smith directed Mallrats (1995). True
  5. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a 90s movie. False
  6. Uma Thruman starred in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. True
  7. Kevin Spacey played in American Beauty. True
  8. Only one Back to the future movie was released in the 90s. True
  9. Peter Weir, who directed The Truman Show, is Australian. True
  10. Four Weddings and a Funeral was directed by Richard Curtis. False.

Round 4: Trivia questions about movies of the 90s (medium & hard)

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  1. What are the names of the two clerks in Clerks?
  2. In which movie can you see Vincent Gallo as Billy Brown?
  3. In which state is ‘The Ice Storm’ (1997) set?
  4. Which 90s movie starring Tilda Swinton shares its name with a city in Florida?
  5. Which 90s romantic movie was directed by Cameron Crowe and starred Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott?
  6. Who directed Jungle Fever?
  7. Which Friends actor also played in Clueless?
  8. Which 1996 movie was adapted from a movie by Michael Ondaatje?
  9. What is the name of Jerry Maguire’s only client in Jerry Maguire?
  10. Which actor was the narrator in Fight Club?
  11. In which city is the nightclub in The Birdcage?
  12. The Shawshank Redemption is based on a novel by which author?

Round 4: Trivia questions and answers about movies of the 90s (medium & hard)

  1. What are the names of the two clerks in Clerks? Randal and Dante
  2. In which movie can you see Vincent Gallo as Billy Brown? Buffalo’ 66
  3. In which state is ‘The Ice Storm’ (1997) set? Connecticut
  4. Which 90s movie starring Tilda Swinton shares its name with a city in Florida? Orlando
  5. Which 90s romantic movie was directed by Cameron Crowe and starred Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott? Singles
  6. Who directed Jungle Fever? Spike Lee
  7. Which Friends actor also played in Clueless? Paul Rudd
  8. Which 1996 movie was adapted from a movie by Michael Ondaatje? The English Patient
  9. What is the name of Jerry Maguire’s only client in Jerry Maguire? Tom Cruise
  10. Which actor was the narrator in Fight Club? Edward Norton
  11. In which city is the nightclub in The Birdcage? Miami
  12. The Shawshank Redemption is based on a novel by which author? Stephen King

Round 5: 90s Movie Soundtrack Quiz Questions

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  1. What was the name of the featured song of Titanic (+ bonus point for the artist)?
  2. Who sang “Kiss From a Rose” in Batman Forever?
  3. In which movie can you hear “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith?
  4. Which Bruce Springsteen’s song won Best Original Song at the Oscars?
  5. Who sang “I will always love you” in The Bodyguard?

Round 5: 90s Movie Soundtrack Quiz Questions and answers

  1. What was the name of the featured song of Titanic (+ bonus point for the artist)? My heart will go on, Celine Dion
  2. Who sang “Kiss From a Rose” in Batman Forever? Seal
  3. In which movie can you hear “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith? Armageddon
  4. Which Bruce Springsteen’s song won Best Original Song at the Oscars? Streets of Philadelphia
  5. Who sang “I will always love you” in The Bodyguard? Whitney Houston

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Round 6: Historical movies of the 90s Quiz Questions

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  1. Which king is William Wallace fighting in Braveheart?
  2. In which French region is Saving Private Ryan set?
  3. Who directed Titanic?
  4. Who portrays Christopher Columbus in 1492: Conquest of Paradise?
  5. In which country is Schindler’s List set?

Round 6: Historical movies of the 90s Quiz Questions and answers

  1. Which king is William Wallace fighting in Braveheart? King Edward I of England
  2. In which French region is Saving Private Ryan set? Normandy
  3. Who directed Titanic? James Cameron
  4. Who portrays Christopher Columbus in 1492: Conquest of Paradise? Gérard Depardieu
  5. In which country is Schindler’s List set? Poland

Round 7: 90s actors & actresses Trivia questions

Beautiful couple, bearded man and red head woman
  1. Who portrayed Romeo in Romeo + Juliet (1996)?
  2. Who portrayed Dickie in The Talented Mr. Ripley?
  3. What is the name of Andie MacDowell’s character in Four Weddings and a Funeral?
  4. Which actress played Kimberly Wallace in My Best Friend’s Wedding?
  5. In Ghost, who plays Sam and Molly (1 point per actor/actress)?
  6. What is the name of Joe Pesci’s character in My Cousin Vinny?
  7. Which actress plays both twins in The Parent Trap?
  8. Who portrayed The Dude in The Big Lebowski?
  9. Who portrayed Thelma in Thelma and Louise?
  10. Which actor portrayed Sonny Koufax in Big Daddy?

Round 7: 90s actors & actresses Trivia questions and answers

  1. Who portrayed Romeo in Romeo + Juliet (1996)? Leonardo DiCaprio
  2. Who portrayed Dickie in The Talented Mr. Ripley? Jude Law
  3. What is the name of Andie MacDowell’s character in Four Weddings and a Funeral? Carrie
  4. Which actress played Kimberly Wallace in My Best Friend’s Wedding? Cameron Diaz
  5. In Ghost, who plays Sam and Molly (1 point per actor/actress)? Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore
  6. What is the name of Joe Pesci’s character in My Cousin Vinny? Vinny Gambini
  7. Which actress plays both twins in The Parent Trap? Lindsay Lohan
  8. Who portrayed The Dude in The Big Lebowski? Jeff Bridges
  9. Who portrayed Thelma in Thelma and Louise? Geena Davis
  10. Which actor portrayed Sonny Koufax in Big Daddy? Adam Sandler

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