Can You Recognize the Popular Movie From Just One Character?

By: Khadija Leon
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Recognize the Popular Movie From Just One Character?
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About This Quiz

In every movie, even the ones we don't remember, there is at least one character whose image will immediately transport you to the movie you saw them in. These characters come from all walks of life, and they include everything from Disney princesses to villainous masterminds to comic book characters that we've been reading about our entire childhood.

These characters come from every genre of film, and while most of them are regular humans like you and me, there are a few who possess special abilities and powers and some who travel through space. And there are also those who aren't even human, which makes them even more memorable.

Some of the names you'll probably recognize include Mark Renton, Vivian Ward, Edward Scissorhands, Wayne Campbell, Ron Weasley, Agent J, Darth Vader, Gandalf, Tony Stark, John McClane, and the list goes on and on.

How well do you know your movie characters? If you were given images of some of the most iconic characters in the history of film, would you be able to match them to the movie that they were first seen in? If you think that you are an expert in the field, then you've found the right place to test yourself. Let's see how well you do!

Obi-Wan Kenobi
Lucasfilm Ltd.
What do you know this character from?
The Star Wars series
The Shawshank Redemption
Wonder Woman
Inception
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Obi-Wan Kenobi, portrayed by Alec Guinness in the original trilogy and Ewan McGregor in the prequel trilogy, is a Force-sensitive Jedi master who served in the Galactic Republic. He was also a mentor to Luke Skywalker after defeating Darth Maul.

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Keyser Söze
Bad Hat Harry Productions / Blue Parrot / Spelling Films International
Which of these​ box-office hits was this character seen in?
Pulp Fiction
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Usual Suspect
Independence Day
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Keyser Söze, played by actor Kevin Spacey, is a character from the 1995 film "The Usual Suspects." Throughout the movie, the character massacred his family, the Hungarian Mafia and their families, then later went underground to run his operation.

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Jules Winnfield
A Band Apart / Jersey Films
Which of these movies did this character appear in?
The Dark Knight
Pulp Fiction
2012
Inside Out
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jules Winnfield, played by the actor Samuel L. Jackson, is a fast-talking and intimidating hitman from the 1994 Quentin Tarantino crime film "Pulp Fiction." Not only is he one of the most famous characters in history, but many of his quotes have also been listed as the most memorable movie lines of all time.

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Hermione Granger
Warner Bros. Pictures / Heyday Films
This character was seen in _______________.
Goodfellas
The Secret Life of Pets
Maleficent
The Harry Potter Series
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hermione Granger is a fictional character who first appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and the adapted films. Apart from being one of the brightest young wizarding minds, she is clever, brave and she is often seen accompanied by Ron Weasley and Harry Potter.

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Optimus Prime
Hasbro / Di Bonaventura Pictures
____________ is the name of the movie in which this character was seen.
The Godfather Part II
Spectre
Transformers
Deadpool
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Optimus Prime is one of the many robots from the "Transformers" franchise. In the films, animated series and other media, he is an extraterrestrial robotic lifeform from the planet Cybertron but ended up on Earth as the leader of the Autobots after their planet was destroyed.

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Standartenführer Hans Landa
A Band Apart / Studio Babelsberg
This fictional character came from the movie___________.
Inglorious Basterds
Schindler's List
Shrek 2
Star Wars
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Portrayed by Austrian actor Christoph Waltz, Standartenführer Hans Landa is the main antagonist from the 2009 Quentin Tarantino film "Inglorious Basterds." Often referred to as “the Jew hunter,” the Austrian SS officer had an uncanny ability for locating Jews hiding in the German-occupied regions of France.

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Norman Bates
Shamley Productions
Which of these movies does this character come from?
Psycho
Fight Club
Finding Nemo
The Da Vinci Code
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Norman Bates is a character that first appeared in the novel "Psycho" by Robert Bloch. The first adapted film franchise began in 1960 when actor Anthony Perkins took on the role of the antagonist, who suffered from dissociative identity disorder after killing his mother and her fiancé.

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Katie Scarlett O’Hara
Selznick International Pictures / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Identify the movie this character was in.
The Matrix
Gone with the Wind
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Suicide Squad
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Katie Scarlett O’Hara is one of the main protagonists of the 1936 novel "Gone with the Wind" and the 1939 film with the same name. She is portrayed to be a vain, selfish and intelligent young woman who has been spoiled by her parents. The character is best remembered for being told: “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”

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Peter Venkman
Delphi Films / Black Rhino Productions
Which of these films did this character appear in?
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Zootopia
Monsters University
Ghostbusters
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Brought to life by actor Bill Murray, Peter Venkman, Ph.D., is a character from the Ghostbusters franchise. The laid-back and cynical character was known for creating inventions which often helped the Ghostbusters to save the day.

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Edna Mode
Pixar / Walt Disney Pictures
Which of these movies was this character seen in?
The Godfather
The Incredibles
Coco
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Enda “E” Mode is a character from the Pixar superhero films "The Incredibles"(2004) and the sequel "Incredibles 2" (2018). She is an eccentric fashion designer and scientist who is known for creating the costumes of many famous superheroes.

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Wolverine
Marvel Enterprises / The Donners' Company / Bad Hat Harry Productions
This popular character was first seen in the movie ______________.
Saving Private Ryan
Alice in Wonderland
The X-Men
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Wolverine is a fictional comic book character who is associated with the X-Men from the Marvel universe. Played by Australian actor Hugh Jackman in all of the X-Men movies as well as the Wolverine movies, he is known for his retractable adamantium claws and healing factor.

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Nurse Ratched
Fantasy Films
This famous character is from the movie ______________.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Back to the Future
Finding Dory
Up
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nurse Ratched, also referred to as Big Nurse, is the main antagonist from the novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" and its 1975 adapted film. Played by actress Louise Fletcher, the nurse will always be remembered for being the passive-aggressive heartless tyrant working at Salem State Hospital.

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Minion
Universal Pictures / Illumination Entertainment
In which of these movies did you see this character?
The Silence of the Lambs
Despicable Me
Gravity
Toy Story
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The minions are small yellow creatures who first appeared in the "Despicable Me" franchise as the henchmen of Gru, and then the spin-off series "The Minions." They are known for their childlike behavior, their unique language and their love of bananas.

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Anton Chigurh
Scott Rudin Productions / Mike Zoss Productions
Match the character in the picture to the movie they starred in.
Gladiator
No Country for Old Men
It
Skyfall
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Portrayed by actor Javier Bardem, Anton Chigurh is the main antagonist in the movie "No Country for Old Men," which was based on a novel with the same name. The award-winning role was of an uncompassionate hitman who flipped coins to determine his victims' fates.

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Rick Deckard
The Ladd Company / Shaw Brothers / Blade Runner Partnership
Which movie did this character star in?
The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring
The Hunger Games
Minions
Blade Runner
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rick Deckard, played by actor Harrison Ford, is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the 1982 film "Blade Runner" and the 2017 sequel "Blade Runner 2049." Based on the novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" he is a bounty hunter posing as a police officer who kills androids who have escaped from off-world colonies.

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Sarah Jeanette Connor
Carolco Pictures / Pacific Western Productions / Lightstorm Entertainment / Le Studio Canal+ S.A.
Which of these movies was this character featured in?
Casablanca
Iron Man
The Terminator
Mission Impossible
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Portrayed by actress Linda Hamilton in most of the movie series, Sarah Jeanette Corner is a character from the "Terminator" franchise. As the movies progressed, she went from being a shy damsel in distress to a hardened warrior who protected her son while trying to save humanity as well as her own.

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Maximus
Scott Free Productions / Red Wagon Entertainment
This character has been associated with the movie _____________.
Braveheart
Gladiator
Beauty and the Beast
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Maximus, portrayed by the actor Russell Crowe, is a character from the 2000 historical drama film "Gladiator." After the murder of his family and being sold into slavery, Maximus rises through the ranks in the gladiator arena eventually avenging his family and his emperor.

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Travis Bickle
Bill/Phillips Productions / Italo/Judeo Productions
Which of these movies did this character come from?
Taxi Driver
The Shining
Frozen
Doctor Strange
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Travis Bickle, portrayed by actor Robert De Niro, is the main character in the 1976 film "Taxi Driver." He is a man suffering from depression who becomes a taxi driver in order to cope with it and his insomnia. During this time he meets a series of customers who will change his life.

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Legolas
WingNut Films / The Saul Zaentz Company
This character appeared in ____________.
Apocalypse Now
Interstellar
The Lord of the Rings series
Black Panther
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Legolas is a character who first appeared in the "Lord of the Rings" film series and then in "The Hobbit" trilogy. The Elven prince who was one of the members of the fellowship of the ring meant to bring the ring to Mordor to destroy it was played by Orlando Bloom.

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V
Warner Bros. Productions Limited / Virtual Studios / Silver Pictures / Anarchos Productions Inc. / Vertigo / Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg / Fünfte Babelsberg Film GmbH
_________ is the name of the movie this character was seen in.
Citizen Kane
V for Vendetta
Jurassic World
Man of Steel
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

V is the title character of a comic book series and its 2005 adapted live-action thriller film. Played by actor Hugo Weaving, the character is an anarchist freedom fighter attempting to start a revolution in an alternative Nordic supremacist future.

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Detective Axel Foley
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films / Eddie Murphy Productions
Which of these movies was this character seen in?
Inception
Furious 7
The Sixth Sense
The Beverly Hills Cop
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Detective Axel Foley, played by actor Eddie Murphy, is a fictional character from the "Beverly Hills Cop" film series. After his best friend is murdered, he travels to Beverly Hills to uncover why his friend was kill and to avenge him by killing the person.

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Tyler Durden
Fox 2000 Pictures / Regency Enterprises / Linson Films
This character comes from the movie ______________.
Titanic
Avengers: Infinity War
Fight Club
Kung Fu Panda
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tyler Durden, also known as The Narrator, is a character from the 1996 novel "Fight Club" and the 1999 adapted film with the same name. The character who was played by actor Brad Pitt suffered from dissociative identity disorder and became different people depending on the time of day it was.

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Lisbeth Salander
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures / Scott Rudin Productions / Yellow Bird
Which of these​ box-office hits was this character seen in?
Brave
Big Hero 6
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Batman Begins
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lisbeth Salander is a fictional character who appeared in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" book and adapted movie series. Played by Rooney Mara in the 2011 remake, the series follows the troubled computer hacker as she uncovers a series of murder that are connected to the disappearance of a young woman.

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Dr. Hannibal Lecter
Strong Heart/Demme Production
Which of these movies did this character appear in?
The Silence of the Lambs
Jaws
Ghostbusters
Seven
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dr. Hannibal Lecter is a character who originated in the series of suspense novels by Thomas Harris and was first brought to the big screen in "The Silence of the Lambs." Played by actor Anthony Hopkins, the character was known for being a serial killer who used his victim’s organs to prepare gourmet meals.

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Forrest Gump
Wendy Finerman Productions
This character was seen in _______________.
Jurassic Park
Avatar
Justice League
Forrest Gump
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Forrest Gump, who was played by actor Tom Hanks, is a character from the 1994 comedy-drama film "Forrest Gump," which was based on a novel with the same name. The movie tells the story of his life – a kind-hearted, not-too-bright man from Alabama who was a witness to many historical events.

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Amélie Poulain
Canal+ / France 3 Cinéma / UGC / UGC Fox Distribution
____________ is the name of the movie which this character was seen in.
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Amélie
Moana
Groundhog Day
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Brought to life by actress Audrey Tautou, Amélie Poulain is a character from the French romantic comedy film "Amélie." It follows the character - a shy, quirky, and imaginative waitress who prefers to be in her own company.

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Ferris Bueller
Paramount Pictures
This fictional character came from the movie___________.
The Usual Suspects
Memento
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
The Incredibles
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ferris Bueller, who was brought to life by Matthew Broderick, is a character from the 1986 John Hughes movie "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off." Throughout the movie, he frequently spoke about his friends, and he also told people how to skip school without getting caught.

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Beatrix Kiddo
A Band Apart
Which of these movies does this character come from?
Kill Bill
Die Hard
Slumdog Millionaire
The Martian
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Beatrix Kiddo, mostly known as The Bride or Black Mamba, is a character from Quentin Tarantino’s "Kill Bill" movies. Played by Uma Thurman, the former martial artist assassin is shot in the head after leaving her boss and fellow assassins behind.

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Tony Montana
Universal Pictures
Identify the movie this character was in.
Rocky
Sing
Inglorious Basterds
Scar Face
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Antonio “Tony” Montana, who was played by the actor Al Pacino, is a character from the 1983 film "Scarface." Partly based on a character called Tony Camonte, Tony Montana rose to the top of the drug empire after seeking refuge in Miami.

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Neo
Warner Bros. / Village Roadshow Pictures / Groucho II Film Partnership / Silver Pictures
Which of these films did this character appear in?
Full Metal Jacket
MIB 3
The Matrix
American Beauty
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Neo, also known as The One or Thomas A. Anderson, is a character from "The Matrix" franchise. Portrayed by actor Keanu Reeves, Neo was a cybercriminal and computer programmer who was believed to be “the one” to bring peace to the world.

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Gollum
WingNut Films / The Saul Zaentz Company
This popular character was first seen in the movie ______________.
The Hobbit
Taxi Driver
Good Will Hunting
Hancock
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Gollum, who is the alter ego of Smégol, is a character who was first introduced in the 1937 book, "The Hobbit," which along with the "Lord of the Rings" series were adapted into movie trilogies. Originally a river-folk, he became Gollum after being corrupted by the One Ring of power.

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Katniss Everdeen
Color Force
This famous character is from the movie ______________.
The Terminator
The Hunger Games series
Fargo
How to Train Your Dragon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Katniss Everdeen, played by the actress Jennifer Lawrence, is the main protagonist of "The Hunger Games" trilogy book series and adapted films. Her story begins after she volunteers to replace her sister Prim after she is selected to compete in a televised death fight known as the Hunger Games.

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Vito Corleone
Paramount Pictures / Alfran Productions
In which of these movies did you see this character?
A Clockwork Orange
The Lion King
Logan
The Godfather
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Vito Corleone is one of the many characters from "The Godfather" novels and Ford Coppola’s adapted films. Played by actors Marlon Brando in "The Godfather" and Robert De Niro in the "Godfather II," he is an Italian immigrant who created his own mafia empire in America.

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Inspector Harold Francis Callahan
The Malpaso Company
Match the character in the picture to the movie they starred in.
Psycho
Ratatouille
Scarface
Dirty Harry
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Inspector Harold Francis Callahan, also called Dirty Harry, portrayed by actor Clint Eastwood, is a character from the Dirty Harry film series. The character is credited with being one of the first antiheroes who didn’t hesitate to cross the line when the justice system was poorly served.

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Amy Elliot Dunne
Regency Enterprises / TSG Entertainment
Which movie did this character star in?
The Green Mile
Gone Girl
No Country for Old Men
The Passion of the Christ
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Amy Elliot Dunne is the main antagonist from the 2012 novel and 2014 film "Gone Girl." Portrayed by Rosamund Pike, Amy is a criminal who convinces the world that her husband murdered her but later returns to further convincing them that she was kidnapped and raped by an ex-lover.

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Ash Williams
Renaissance Pictures
Which of these movies was this character featured in?
The Departed
Reservoir Dogs
Evil Dead
Mamma Mia!
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ashley Joana “ash” Williams is a character from the 1981 horror film "Evil Dead" that was based on the short film "Within the Woods." It follows him along with four others who go on vacation in an isolated cabin in Tennessee where they find the Book of the Dead and accidentally unleash it.

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Tommy DeVito
Warner Bros.
This character has been associated with the movie _____________.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Life of Pi
Blade Runner
Goodfellas
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tommy DeVito is a character from Martin Scorsese’s 1990 mafia film "GoodFellas," which was based on the real-life criminal Tommy DeSimone, an associate of the New York City Lucchese crime family.

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Doc Brown
Amblin Entertainment / Universal Pictures
Which of these movies did this character come from?
Back to the Future
It's a Wonderful Life
Tangled
2001: A Space Odessey
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Emmett Lathrop “Doc” Brown, Ph.D. is an inventor who created a time machine in a DeLorean sports car in the "Back to the Future" trilogy and animated series. Brought to life by Christopher Lloyd, the character was loosely inspired by physicist Albert Einstein.

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Ellen Ripley
Brandywine Productions
This character appeared in ____________.
The Big Lebowski
The "Alien" series
The Croods
The Wizard of Oz
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ellen Ripley, played by the actress Sigourney Weaver, is the main protagonist from the science fiction film series "Alien." She and her crew were aboard a spaceship returning to Earth, but after landing on a planet, they are attacked by an unknown creature. She ends up as the lone survivor who must kill the creature before returning to Earth.

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Captain Jack Sparrow
Walt Disney Pictures / Jerry Bruckheimer Films
_________ is the name of the movie this character was seen in.
Alien
Toy Story
Pirates of the Caribbean
Quantum of Solace
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Captain Jack Sparrow, portrayed by actor Johnny Depp, is a character from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series. Inspired by rock star Keith Richards, Jack is one of the nine pirate lords of the Seven Seas and is constantly seen trying to regain his ship, the Black Pearl.

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