Trivia Quiz on 1980s Films
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
A ready-made film-tv and pop-culture quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
Rewind to the neon decade with a 20-question romp through iconic 1980s films—from cult classics to blockbuster hits. Ideal for mixed-knowledge groups who want fast-paced, nostalgic fun and friendly competition.
Warm up your trivia crew and dive into the ultimate 1980s movie night challenge—built for teams, not solo play. This game mixes beloved blockbusters, cult favorites, characters, and quotable moments, making it perfect for office icebreakers, virtual happy hours, classroom fun, watch parties, or live streams. Host it anywhere you meet—Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, or Kick—and split players into teams for energetic rounds. Set a brisk timer, encourage playful banter, and use quick tiebreakers (like sudden-death questions) to keep the energy high. The format works great with rotating captains, bonus rounds, and optional leaderboards between segments for extra hype. Whether your group is filled with cinephiles or casual fans, the balance of questions keeps everyone engaged and cheering.
1. What is the name of the airline that operates the ill-fated flight from LA to Chicago in the movie Airplane!?
A) Trans American Airlines
B) Pacific Air Lines
C) Midwest Airlines
D) Trans American
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2. In Which Movie Will You Find The Characters “Mikey Walsh, Lawrence Cohen, Clark Devereaux Stef Steinbrenner & Richard Wang”
A) Stand by Me
B) The Monster Squad
C) The Goonies
D) Explorers
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3. Which Award Winning Movie Ended With The Line Hey Can I Try On Your Yellow Dress
A) The Devil Wears Prada
B) Legally Blonde
C) Some Like It Hot
D) Tootsie
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4. What Monty Python movie was banned in Scotland
A) Monty Python and the Holy Grail
B) Life of brian
C) The Meaning of Life
D) And Now for Something Completely Different
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5. Whose brother wrote seven songs for the movie staying alive
A) Barry Gibb
B) Maurice Gibb
C) Robin Gibb
D) Sylvester
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6. What is the name of Marty's band that trys out for the dance in Back To The Future
A) The Leather Jackets
B) The Rockin' Rebels
C) The Pinheads
D) The Belly Dancers
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7. Who sang the theme song in 9 to 5
A) Dolly Parton
B) Tammy Wynette
C) Loretta Lynn
D) Barbra Streisand
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8. In "St. Elmo's Fire," What city does Billy go to at the end???
A) Los Angeles
B) Chicago
C) New York
D) Boston
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9. What was the make and model of the villian in "The Terminator" 1984?
A) T-800 Cyberdyne Systems Model 101
B) T-600 Cyberdyne Systems Model 50
C) T-850 Cyberdyne Systems Model 101
D) T-1000
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10. In National Lampoon's Vacation, what did the Griswalds call their ugly green station wagon?
A) The Griswold Family Wagon
B) The Family Clunker
C) The Green Meteor
D) The Family Truckster
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11. In which film did matthew modine play a schizophrenic war veteran
A) Full Metal Jacket
B) Birdy
C) Streamers
D) Vision Quest
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12. What 1988 movie reunited william hurt and kathleen turner
A) Accidental tourist
B) Kiss of the Spider Woman
C) Body Heat
D) Broadcast News
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13. Which Pop Singer Was Desperately Seeking Susan On Film
A) Madonna
B) Whitney Houston
C) Cyndi Lauper
D) Janet Jackson
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14. In the 1987 film Roxanne, who played the role of Roxanne
A) Daryl Hannah
B) Meg Ryan
C) Kim Basinger
D) Darryl hannah
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15. What was garth's last name in 'wayne's world'
A) Carpenter
B) Algar
C) Kline
D) Miller
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16. What did the person chained to wall in Goonies want?
A) A sandwich
B) A bottle of water
C) A Baby Ruth candy bar
D) A flashlight
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17. In 'Sixteen Candles', what did the geek need to get to prove he had sex (which he got from Molly Ringwald)?
A) Condom
B) Underpants
C) A napkin with her initials
D) Love letter
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18. What was the gift from the gods in the movie The Gods Must Be Crazy?
A) A magic wand
B) A coke bottle
C) A golden statue
D) A banana
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19. In Which Scary Movie Will You Find The Character 'Dr Egon Spengler'
A) The Shining
B) Poltergeist
C) A Nightmare on Elm Street
D) Ghostbusters
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20. What was Kevin Bacon's first big hit?
A) Friday the 13th
B) Diner
C) A Few Good Men
D) Footloose
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