Classic Movies Trivia: Who Said These Famous Movie Quotes?

By BrainFall Staff - Updated: April 1, 2024

If you think you're a film buff because you can recite lines from "Star Wars" in your sleep, then, my friend, it's time to put that cinema swagger to the ultimate test. Think you know which silver screen starlet said, "I'll have what she's having," or the iconic movie from which "You can't handle the truth!" was delivered with courtroom gusto? Of course, you do—or do you?

Engage in the ultimate celebration of cinematic excellence with a healthy dose of nostalgia as you match wits against some of the most memorable lines ever to flicker across the movie screen. Imagine the applause, the accolades, not to mention the potential bragging rights, as you identify who said what in which classic flick. Your journey through the golden age of Hollywood might just reveal if your knowledge is truly Oscar-worthy or deserving of a Razzie.

But before you walk down this red carpet of Classic Movies Trivia, just remember that no one's going to cue you with a dramatic score or a perfectly timed close-up. It's all on you. Are you ready to claim your title as the ultimate film savant, or will you fold faster than Superman on laundry day? Let the quiz begin!

Iconic Movie Quotes and The Stars Who Said Them

Prepare to test your movie quote mettle with lines that have charmed, amused, and stayed with us long after the credits rolled. Will you be the trivia champion who can match these immortal words with the stars that made them so memorable?

The Golden Era: From Bogart to Garland

• Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca (1942)
  "Here's looking at you, kid."

• Judy Garland as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (1939)
  "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore."

• Clark Gable as Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind (1939)
  "Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn."

• Mae West
  "Why don’t you come up sometime and see me?"

The Force of Quotes: Star Wars to Terminator

• Harrison Ford playing Han Solo in Star Wars
  "May the Force be with you."

• Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator
  "I'll be back."

Love and Laughter: Romance and Comedy Classics

• Renée Zellweger in Jerry Maguire (1996)
  "You had me at 'hello'."

• Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally
  "I'll have what she's having."

• Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing (1987)
  "Nobody puts Baby in a corner."

• Tom Hanks
  Countless memorable lines across various films.

• Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic
  "I'm the king of the world!"

Whether you're whispering "show me the money!" or professing that love means never having to say you're sorry, these quotes and their legendary stars are what cinematic dreams are made of. Ready to step into their shoes? Have a go at Brainfall’s classic movie quiz and discover if "you're gonna need a bigger boat" for all the knowledge you're about to unleash!

Trivia Time: Test Your Classic Movie Quote Knowledge

Get ready to flash back through decades of cinema, flex those movie buff muscles, and see if you can ace these cinematic quote quizzes. From the dashing Leonardo DiCaprio to the wise-cracking Mae West, it's time to see if you've got what it takes to match these silver screen sayings with their smirky speakers.

Memorable Lines Quiz

You fancy yourself a film aficionado, right? Let's put that to the test. Dig into these famous quips and tag them to their movies. Was it "You can't handle the truth!" from A Few Good Men or "May the Force be with you" from Star Wars Episode V? Are you ready? Action!

1. "There's no crying in baseball!" — ?
2. "Just keep swimming." — ?

Quote Match-Up Challenge

Next up, a duel of wits. Match the bold-faced quote with the bold personality that delivered it. We've got the likes of Tom Cruise lining up alongside Ellen DeGeneres. And the catch? You won't get their names, just their quotes and movies. Let the match-up commence!

• "You had me at 'hello'." — ?
• "Fish are friends, not food." — ?

Who Said It? The Actor Behind the Line

Oh, so you believe you're as keen as Clint Eastwood and as clever as Cuba Gooding Jr.? Well, prove it! Identify which legendary actor dished out these iconic lines. No pressure, but remember, "Winning that ticket, Rose, was the best thing that ever happened to me... it brought me to you," and we're bringing you to this challenge.

• "I feel the need—the need for speed!" — ?
• "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a darn." — (We know, we changed it a bit, just roll with it) — ?

Now set those cogs turning and let the movie magic begin! And remember, if you don't do well, you can always retake the quiz on Brainfall - that's the beauty of the internet, instant do-overs!