Can We Guess Your Age by Your Taste in Movies?

By: Steven Miller
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can We Guess Your Age by Your Taste in Movies?
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About This Quiz

We're going with a multi-pronged approach to figuring out how old you are in this quiz. While your favorite movies, actors and actresses will take us part of the way there, we'll also rely on questions that explore how you tend to watch movies as well. When it's all said and done, we're confident that we can get pretty darn close to your actual age. Who knows, maybe we can hit the nail right on the head.

For example, if you're someone who has mostly seen PG and G-rated movies to this point in your life, that would suggest that you're likely going to be younger than 16. Should you also mention that you are a big fan of animated films and big-budget Hollywood blockbusters about superheroes, we're even more sure that we've got you pegged as a teenager.

Alternatively, perhaps you're someone who grew up with the drive-in movie theater as a regular entertainment option. If some of your favorite films are in black and white or Technicolor, we'll be pretty sure that you're a part of the Baby Boomer generation. If we delve a little deeper, we'll be able to narrow it down to a specific number.

Grab that bucket of popcorn and find your seat; the show's about to begin.

Of the following, which comedy did you enjoy the most?
"Ted"
"Superbad"
"Caddyshack"
"Blazing Saddles"
Which actor's work do you admire the most?
Sean Connery.
Harrison Ford.
Leonardo DiCaprio.
Johnny Depp.
Which of these '60s classics do you like the most?
"2001: A Space Odyssey"
"The Sound of Music"
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"

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Have you ever been to a drive-in theater?
I don't even know what that is.
We went to one as a kid, but it was very rare.
I went to the drive-in all the time in my younger days.
I've heard about them, but I've never been to one.
Which snack are you most likely to get at the movie theater?
Milk Duds.
Gummy bears.
Buttered popcorn.
Twizzlers.
Which of the following actresses do you enjoy the most?
Faye Dunaway.
Jennifer Lawrence.
Meg Ryan.
Naomi Watts.

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Which show time are you most likely to attend?
Late afternoon.
Midnight.
Early evening.
Matinee.
Which of these action films do you like the most?
"Dirty Harry"
"Die Hard"
"Kill Bill: Volume 1"
"Mad Max: Fury Road"
Of the following '70s films, which would you rather watch?
"Alien"
"Jaws"
"Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope"
"The Godfather"

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Which animated movie listed below had the biggest impact on you?
"Frozen"
"Aladdin"
"Charlotte's Web"
"Finding Nemo"
Do you quote movies on a regular basis?
I used to, but I don't do that very much anymore.
Yeah, I quote movies all the time.
No, I've never done that.
I'm just starting to memorize some of my favorite lines.
Which of the following horror films do you like the most?
"Psycho"
"It"
"A Nightmare on Elm Street"
"The Ring"

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When was the last time you saw a movie in a theater?
I saw more than one this week.
I went in the last week or so.
I saw a movie in the theater in the last few months.
It's been a long time since I saw a movie in a theater.
Which of these comedians would you rather see in a movie?
Bob Newhart.
Robin Williams.
Dave Chapelle.
Bo Burnham.
Which recent fantasy movie series is your favorite?
The Harry Potter series.
The Lord of the Rings series.
The Star Wars series.
The Chronicles of Narnia series.

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Which of these '80s films do you like the most?
"Ghostbusters"
"The Goonies"
"Stand by Me"
"Raiders of the Lost Ark"
Of the following, which romantic comedy is most your style?
"When Harry Met Sally"
"Love Actually"
"Annie Hall"
"La La Land"
Have you ever hosted a party for The Oscars?
Yes, I've done that a number of times.
I've never even been to a party like that.
I did that once. It was pretty fun.
I've been to a party like that, but I've never hosted one.

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Do you enjoy watching documentaries?
No, they are so boring.
I'm starting to get into them a bit more.
Documentaries are my favorite kind of film.
I have to be in the mood for that.
Which famous director's work has had the biggest impact on your life?
Alfred Hitchcock.
Steven Spielberg.
James Cameron.
Michael Bay.
Which of these films from the '90s do you like the most?
"Jurassic Park"
"Pulp Fiction"
"Toy Story"
"Forrest Gump"

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Which of these epic films is most appealing to you?
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"
"Gandhi"
"Lawrence of Arabia"
"Titanic"
Of the following, which mystery movie do you like the most?
"The Usual Suspects"
"Memento"
"Rear Window"
"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
Which movie from the 2000s listed below did you like the most?
"Gladiator"
"WALL-E"
"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
"Pan's Labyrinth"

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Which of these sports-themed movies did you enjoy the most?
"Seabiscuit"
"Jerry Macguire"
"The Natural"
"The Pride of the Yankees"
Which of these recent movies do you like the most?
"Boyhood"
"Interstellar"
"Inception"
"Guardians of the Galaxy"
Which of the following films about war is your favorite?
"Black Hawk Down"
"Saving Private Ryan"
"American Sniper"
"The Bridge on the River Kwai"

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Do you have a home theater?
I really only watch movies on my phone.
I have a big-screen TV and some nice speakers.
Yes, I have a room devoted to just watching movies.
No, I watch most of my stuff on a computer.
Which of these Oscar winners for Best Picture is your favorite?
"Dances with Wolves"
"A Beautiful Mind"
"West Side Story"
"The Shape of Water"
Of the following, which superhero film is most appealing to you?
"Superman"
"Wonder Woman"
"Batman"
"Spider-Man"

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