The Ultimate 1970s Movies Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Decade?

Think you know 1970s cinema? From blockbusters to cult classics, this quiz pulls real facts from our movie guides.

Tap "Reveal answer" under each question to check yourself, and keep score: 12 points up for grabs.

1. Which of these movies came out in the 1970s?

• A) Take Shelter
• B) Space Chimps
• C) The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix
• D) The Karate Kid

Reveal answer

C) The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix was released in 1975. Read our full guide.

2. Which 1970s movie stars Tomisaburō Wakayama?

• A) Supervixens
• B) Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
• C) Juggernaut
• D) Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

Reveal answer

B) Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx features Tomisaburō Wakayama in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

3. Which of these movies came out in the 1970s?

• A) Murder on the Orient Express
• B) Casper
• C) Return to the Blue Lagoon
• D) Men in Black: International

Reveal answer

A) Murder on the Orient Express was released in 1974. Read our full guide.

4. Which 1970s movie stars Kirk Douglas?

• A) Hardcore
• B) The Man Who Would Be King
• C) The Fury
• D) The Black Stallion

Reveal answer

C) The Fury features Kirk Douglas in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

5. Which of these movies came out in the 1970s?

• A) Muzzle
• B) Mr. Klein
• C) Eat Pray Bark
• D) Pusher II

Reveal answer

B) Mr. Klein was released in 1976. Read our full guide.

6. Which 1970s movie stars William Finley?

• A) Kes
• B) Fox and His Friends
• C) Phantom of the Paradise
• D) Joe Kidd

Reveal answer

C) Phantom of the Paradise features William Finley in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

7. Which of these movies came out in the 1970s?

• A) Homesick
• B) Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind
• C) King Kong
• D) Ticket to Paradise

Reveal answer

C) King Kong was released in 1976. Read our full guide.

8. Which 1970s movie stars James Coburn?

• A) Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
• B) Sounder
• C) Three Wishes for Cinderella
• D) Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid

Reveal answer

D) Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid features James Coburn in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

9. Which of these movies came out in the 1970s?

• A) The Squid and the Whale
• B) Zorro
• C) Athena
• D) Murder in the First

Reveal answer

B) Zorro was released in 1975. Read our full guide.

10. Which 1970s movie stars Camille Keaton?

• A) Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
• B) Fox and His Friends
• C) Day of the Woman
• D) The Man Who Would Be King

Reveal answer

C) Day of the Woman features Camille Keaton in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

11. Which of these movies came out in the 1970s?

• A) Unstoppable
• B) An American Werewolf in Paris
• C) His House
• D) The Boys from Brazil

Reveal answer

D) The Boys from Brazil was released in 1978. Read our full guide.

12. Which 1970s movie stars Marcello Mastroianni?

• A) A Real Young Girl
• B) Stay as You Are
• C) Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS
• D) Fox and His Friends

Reveal answer

B) Stay as You Are features Marcello Mastroianni in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

How did you do?

• 10 or more: certified pop culture encyclopedia.
• 7 to 9: solid, you clearly pay attention.
• 4 to 6: casual fan, the rabbit hole awaits.
• 0 to 3: time to start reading the Files.

Every answer links to the full Pop Culture Files guide, so you can settle any argument.