The Ultimate 1980s Movies Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Decade?
Release years, casts and classics: 12 questions only a true 1980s movie buff can ace.
Think you know 1980s 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 1980s?
- A) Hot Bubblegum
- B) Ask Me If I'm Happy
- C) Elemental
- D) Dazed and Confused
Reveal answer
A) Hot Bubblegum was released in 1981. Read our full guide.
2. Which 1980s movie stars Edward Woodward?
- A) The Taming of the Scoundrel
- B) The Gods Must Be Crazy II
- C) Barbarian Queen
- D) Breaker Morant
Reveal answer
D) Breaker Morant features Edward Woodward in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.
3. Which of these movies came out in the 1980s?
- A) The Color of Money
- B) Lucky and Zorba
- C) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- D) Superwho?
Reveal answer
A) The Color of Money was released in 1986. Read our full guide.
4. Which 1980s movie stars Jamie Lee Curtis?
- A) They Live
- B) A Fish Called Wanda
- C) The Fly II
- D) Beetlejuice
Reveal answer
B) A Fish Called Wanda features Jamie Lee Curtis in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.
5. Which of these movies came out in the 1980s?
- A) Just Like Heaven
- B) Tank
- C) Modalità aereo
- D) Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Reveal answer
B) Tank was released in 1984. Read our full guide.
6. Which 1980s movie stars Michael Douglas?
- A) The Secret of NIMH
- B) Black Rain
- C) Armour of God
- D) The Postman Always Rings Twice
Reveal answer
B) Black Rain features Michael Douglas in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.
7. Which of these movies came out in the 1980s?
- A) Rapture-Palooza
- B) Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
- C) Outlaw King
- D) Dead Shot
Reveal answer
B) Honey, I Shrunk the Kids was released in 1989. Read our full guide.
8. Which 1980s movie stars William Shatner?
- A) Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
- B) Nineteen Eighty-Four
- C) A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
- D) Rocky IV
Reveal answer
A) Star Trek III: The Search for Spock features William Shatner in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.
9. Which of these movies came out in the 1980s?
- A) Off Limits
- B) Anger Management
- C) Path to War
- D) Peppermint Candy
Reveal answer
A) Off Limits was released in 1988. Read our full guide.
10. Which 1980s movie stars Taimak?
- A) Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
- B) Battle Beyond the Stars
- C) The Last Dragon
- D) Summer Lovers
Reveal answer
C) The Last Dragon features Taimak in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.
11. Which of these movies came out in the 1980s?
- A) Dirty Harry
- B) White Nights
- C) Empire of Lust
- D) Caché
Reveal answer
B) White Nights was released in 1985. Read our full guide.
12. Which 1980s movie stars Robert De Niro?
- A) Baby Boom
- B) Chariots of Fire
- C) Falling in Love
- D) Fanny and Alexander
Reveal answer
C) Falling in Love features Robert De Niro 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.
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