Dust Off Your Shoulder Pads: 80s Movie Trivia Questions & Answers!
Alright, guys! Grab your leg warmers and let's dive into the neon-lit, synth-pop soundscape of the 1980s with some totally tubular movie trivia! We've got 80s movie trivia questions and answers that'll make you feel like you're at the coolest retro party since the Decade of Excess. So, put on your best Farrah Fawcett waves and let's get started! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and 80s movie trivia questions and answers.
The Big Hair Decade: General 80s Movie Trivia
1. In which iconic 1985 film did Tom Cruise's character, Maverick, say the famous line, "You can be my wingman anytime"?
Top Gun
2. Who played the titular role in the 1984 fantasy adventure film, "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes"?
Christopher Lambert
3. In "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1985), what instrument does Ferris' friend Cameron play in the parade scene?
French Horn
The Brat Pack & Coming-of-Age Stories
4. Who directed the 1985 film "The Breakfast Club", which brought together the "Brat Pack" ensemble?
John Hughes
5. In "Pretty in Pink" (1986), what is the name of Molly Ringwald's character's best friend, played by Jon Cryer?
Duckie
6. Which 1985 film featured a young Emilio Estevez as a high school baseball player who learns valuable life lessons from an old man, played by James Earl Jones?
The Mighty Ducks (Just kidding! It's The Outsiders.)
Action & Adventure
7. In "Die Hard" (1988), what is the name of the building where the movie's climactic events take place?
N30
8. Who directed the 1984 fantasy film "The Neverending Story"?
Wolfgang Petersen
9. In "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989), what is the name of the Holy Grail that Indiana Jones and his father, played by Sean Connery, search for?
The Holy Grail
Horror & Thrillers
10. In "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984), what is the name of the villainous dream-stalking killer with a burnt, disfigured face?
Freddy Krueger
11. Who directed the 1980 slasher film "Friday the 13th"?
Sean S. Cunningham
12. In "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991), what is the name of the cannibalistic serial killer that FBI trainee Clarice Starling seeks to capture?
Hannibal Lecter
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
13. In "Back to the Future" (1985), what is the name of the character played by Michael J. Fox who travels back in time from 1985 to 1955?
Marty McFly
14. Who directed the 1982 film "Blade Runner"?
Ridley Scott
15. In "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982), what does Elliott write on the sign to communicate with E.T.?
E.T. PHONE HOME
Romantic Comedies & Musicals
16. In "Dirty Dancing" (1987), what is the name of the dance move that Patrick Swayze's character, Johnny Castle, teaches Baby, played by Jennifer Grey?
The lift
17. Who directed the 1987 romantic comedy "Moonstruck"?
Norman Jewison
18. In "The Princess Bride" (1987), what is the name of the character played by André the Giant who is a gentle giant and a skilled fighter?
Fezzik
Bonus Round: 80s Movie Quotes
19. "Yippee-ki-yay, motherf\\ker!" is a famous line from which 1988 action film?
Die Hard
20. "Houston, we have a problem" is a quote from which 1983 film?
Apollo 13
21. "Nobody puts Baby in a corner" is a line from which 1987 Patrick Swayze film?
Dirty Dancing
So, how did you do, retro movie buffs? Whether you aced the trivia or flunked it, we hope you had a blast traveling back to the totally tubular 1980s! Don't forget to share your scores with your friends and challenge them to an 80s movie trivia showdown. Until next time, keep on cruisin' for a bruisin'!