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About This Quiz
Just so you know, you're not in a dream ... even though our dreams feel real when we're in them. But if you're going to take this quiz, you need imagination.
Christopher Nolan is one of the biggest names in Hollywood. The British-American writer, director and producer has had his hand in some of the most popular movies released in the last 20 years. You may be familiar with some of his work, especially if you were into the "Dark Knight" trilogy that starred Christian Bale. These movies were considered some of the best about Batman.
Although Nolan himself hasn't won any Academy Awards, he has been nominated several times, and he's had some of the biggest blockbusters in American movie history. Not only that, his films are the most talked about and parodied films in history, including "Inception" and "Interstellar."Â
If you think you know a thing or two about Christopher Nolan films or you're just really good at recognizing some of the most popular movies of the last two decades, it's time to try your hand at this quiz. See if you can guess the names of these Christopher Nolan movies from a single screenshot.Â
"The Prestige"
"Following"
"Dunkirk"
As Nazi troops made their way into France in 1940, they trapped Allied troops in Dunkirk. This movie is the story of how those trapped troops were evacuated over a long period of time with the help of multiple armies.
"Doodlebug"
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"The Dark Knight"
In one of the most intense superhero movies ever written, Christopher Nolan creates some of the darkest characters ever seen on the big screen. Many argue that this is the best superhero movie ever made.
"The Dark Knight Rises"
"Batman Begins"
"Batman Returns"
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"Aquaman v Superman"
"The Breakers"
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice"
Nolan holds executive producer credit for this DC film. Much like "Justice League," Nolan didn't have a hand in writing or directing the film, but the darkness from "The Dark Knight" series does transfer over a little bit.
"Justice League"
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"Inception"
"Mystery Alaska"
"Final Cut"
"Insomnia"
It's rare to see Robin Williams play a darker role, but in "Insomnia," we see him as the villain. Williams plays the primary suspect in a series of murders that happen during the time when the Alaskan sun doesn't set.
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"Momento"
"Armageddon"
"Interstellar"
When it comes to saving the world, most people probably don't think about going through a wormhole and traveling to a different dimension. Luckily, we have the genius mind of Christopher Nolan to create amazing stories like "Interstellar" to bring us to that place.
"Independence Day"
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"Sweeney Todd"
"Transcendence"
When it comes to experimenting with artificial intelligence, movies seem to make scientists seem obsessed and intense. "Transcendence" brings a different perspective into it, helping a scientist put his intelligence into the technology he created.
"Miraculous Wonders"
"Witch's Brew"
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"Interstellar"
"Inception"
"The Prestige"
"Batman Begins"
Fans of the "Batman" series from the '80s and '90s know that the director of the film can make or break the success of the series. That's why it was so important to get a storyteller like Nolan involved in the next reboot of "Batman."
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"Man of Steel"
Before the Marvel movies shed light on the fact that entire cities were leveled by superheros, we got to see Superman destroy entire buildings ... and his nemesis. The death of a villain put audiences in an uproar.
"Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice"
"Aquaman"
"Superman"
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"Tenet"
"Trnascendence"
"Inception"
"Dunkirk"
Starring Harry Styles and Tom Hardy, "Dunkirk" is a gritty historical film that received rave reviews in 2017. Not only does the film include the drama of war, but there is a little bit of mystery added to the tone as well.
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"Batman Begins"
"Following"
"Man of Steel"
"Momento"
As one of Christopher Nolan's first and most remarkable films, "Momento" gained popularity and success by people talking about the story ... which is very difficult to translate from only seeing it once.
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"Inception"
"Batman Begins"
'The Prestige"
"Doodlebug"
If you've ever chased a bug around a room to ensure that you've killed it, you might understand the feeling of anxiety, adrenaline and eagerness to complete the task. However, what do you do if you aren't sure what the creature actually is?
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"Discovery"
"Inception"
If you had the power to control other people's dreams, do you think you'd do good or evil with it? Corporate espionage might not be your first thought, but it could be the most lucrative, as it was for the main character in this film ... for a while.
"Transcendence"
"Titanic"
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"Making Waves"
"Inception: The Cobol Job"
"Ghajini"
"Quay"
Of all of Christopher Nolan's movies, Quay is the one that he pretty much did everything for. He wrote, directed, produced and even composed the score for this documentary. That is a lot to take on for one person, but Nolan handled it well.
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"Stay"
"Quay"
Christopher Nolan had his hand in every aspect of this short documentary. It is about Stehpen and Timothy Quay, well-known animators. Although the film is small, it does have a fan following and is well-loved among Nolan's super fans.
"Way"
"May"
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"The Dark Knight"
"Batman Begins"
Although Tim Burton tried to capture the darkness of Batman in his series of films in the 1990s, it took Christopher Nolan's writing to complete the characters in a way they were meant to be on the big screen.
"The Dark Knight Rises"
"Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice"
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"Inception"
"Deception"
"Transcendence"
When a scientist who is working on superintelligence (or artificial intelligence) is shot, his partners decide to attempt to put his consciousness into his own technology. As you may have guessed, things get a little out of control from there.
"Dependence"
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"The Dark Knight Rises"
After the smashing success of "The Dark Knight", audiences were hooked on Nolan's take on the characters. It's no wonder that "The Dark Knight Rises" brought in nearly $1.1 billion worldwide in 2012.
"Venom"
"Captain Marvel"
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice"
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"Tarantella"
"Quay"
As short films go, there probably aren't a lot that people can recommend right off the bat. However, "Quay" is a different kind of documentary, about two brothers who are a little eccentric (to say the least) and give us a view of animators that we never considered before.
"Forget Me Not"
"She Breaks Free"
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"Inception"
"Momento"
"Unbreakable"
"Interstellar"
Earth has become a wasteland that will not sustain human life much longer. A group of pilots must leave the solar system to find an answer and save the human race. What they find instead is a completely different dimension.
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"Insomnia"
"Inception"
"Doodlebug"
This 1997 film was written and directed by Christopher Nolan. It's about a man who has some mental issues and is working toward killing something that looks like a bug that is crawling around his apartment.
"What Dreams May Come"
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"Inception"
Even if you've never seen "Inception" before, chances are you know a little bit about it. It's a twist on a corporate espionage movie, and Christopher Nolan knocked it out of the park when he wrote the screenplay, as it is one of the most memorable films of all time (even if you can't understand it).
"Deception"
"A.I"
"The Blood Diamond"
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"Justice League"
"Aquaman"
"Dunkirk"
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice"
Although many didn't think that Ben Affleck would make a good Batman, he did show up in this film. It did receive mixed reviews, but that didn't stop people from flocking to all of the "Justice League" films that were released.
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"The Dark Knight"
"Transcendence"
"The Dark Knight Rises"
Joseph Gordon-Levitt was supposed to represent Batman's sidekick, Robin, in "The Dark Knight Rises." As a matter of fact, Gordon-Levitt was supposed to get a stand-alone film for Robin after the success of "The Dark Knight Rises," but it never came to pass.
"Translucent"
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"Perception"
"Following"
"Inception"
In this genius film, we see a storyline that takes us on a wild ride. We are often questioning if we are in dreams, reality or dreams within dreams, and as an audience, we feel the tension that the main character feels.
"Larceny"
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"Transcendence"
This is one of the few films that Christopher Nolan had his hands in, but didn't write or direct. Even though the film seems to have his tone and twists, it was actually written by Jack Paglen and directed by Wally Pfister.
"Inception"
"Alice Through the Looking Glass"
"Following"
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"Insomnia"
"Broken Moment"
"The Prestige"
Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johansson all star in this film about two magicians that butt heads after an accident. You can even spot David Bowie in the film, playing Nikola Tesla.
"Momento"
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"The Dark Knight Returns"
"Batman Begins"
"The Dark Knight"
"The Dark Knight Rises"
Before the M.C.U. blew all other superhero movies out of the water at the box office, "The Dark Knight" series was setting records left and right. It was clear that the genre had taken hold, and "The Dark Knight Rises" was one of the highest-grossing movies of its time.
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"The Turn"
"The Illusionist"
"The Pledge"
"The Prestige"
Movies about magicians and illusionists always attract people who love a sense of mystery. With "The Prestige," Christopher Nolan created a film that included magic, rivalry and some crazy suspense.
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"Momento"
If you are easily confused by movies that don't have clear timelines, you may have a little trouble with "Momento." The story is about a man who has short-term memory loss. This movie is unique because it begins at the end and runs the plot backward.
"L.A. Confidential"
"Tarantella"
"Minor Affair"
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"Quay"
"Make My Day"
"A Day In The Life"
"Tenet"
Commonly referred to as Christopher Nolan's "Bond Movie," "Tenet" is a mystery to those who are anxious to see it. Very little information about the film has been released, other than there are international spies involved.
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"Dunkirk"
Many directors try their hand at a historical film, and it either makes or breaks the director. Nolan took this historical assignment a step further by writing and producing "Dunkirk" as well.
"Interstellar"
"Tenet"
"Batman Begins"
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"Doodlebug"
"Larceny"
When you watch a director's earlier works, you see them coming into their own directorial personality and style. "Larceny" was released just two years before "Following" but has some of the same Nolan touches that we love to see.
"Following"
"On The Way Home"
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"Adaptation"
"Following"
When a writer starts becoming obsessed with the subjects he used as inspiration for his characters, things get a little grim. "Following" takes us on a rather creepy ride through the mind of the insane.
"Morning Light"
"Momento"
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"Tarantella"
How do you bring comedy, drama and crime together in one short film? It's very difficult, but Christopher Nolan did it in a way that got him a piece on television. Although it was just a short, Nolan had his hand in writing, directing and producing the film.
"Following"
"Doodlebug"
"Larceny"
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"Justice League"
Although he didn't write or direct "Justice League", Nolan had his hand in it. The 2017 film was designed to take on "The Avengers" series, and included superhero favorites including Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman.
"Aquaman"
"Wonder Woman"
"Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice"
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"Mundungus"
"Ghajini"
Although many have tried to recreate Christopher Nolan's dark films with twisting and winding storylines, none came so close as the 2008 attempt at "Momento" that went by the name of "Ghajini".
"Inception 2"
"Red Buttons"
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"The Dunkirk Spirit: Behind the Making of the Movie"
Behind-the-scenes documentaries are incredibly popular, especially for historical films. People want to see how directors recreated scenes and events that actually occurred ... with or without the use of special effects. That is what makes "The Dunkirk Spirit: Behind the Making of the Movie" so powerful.
"Interstellar: Behind the Scenes"
"The Doll's Breath"
"Quay"
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"The Prestige"
"Insomnia"
A serious actor, Al Pacino, put up against a well-known funny man, Robin Williams, doesn't necessarily seem like a recipe for a great thriller. However, this mystery brings out the darker side of Williams, even though the sun never goes down.
"Following"
"Final Cut"
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"Following"
"Momento"
"Larceny"
Christopher Nolan had his hand in a few short films before and after he made it big. "Larceny" is a film that he wrote and directed about a pick-pocket who gets a taste of his own medicine.
"Tarantella"
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"Stop Hard"
"Quay"
"Following"
Although the film only made around $49,000 at the box office, this was one film that brought Christopher Nolan a lot of attention. People noticed his great storytelling capability as well as his ahead-of-its-time directing.
"Doodlebug"
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