Which ’80s Movie Are You?

By: Talin Vartanian

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

The '80s were all about trendy Walkmans, mixtapes, Doritos "cool ranch" chips and, of course, memorable movies. With so many funny, adventurous and suspenseful '80s movies from which to choose, it might be difficult for us to match just one to your fun personality!

Who can forget the chemistry between Marty McFly and Doc Brown in the classic "Back to the Future" series? These movies are packed with time-traveling adventures, humorous dialogue and many different '80s references.

If you're a fan of terrifying alien creatures, suspenseful situations and deep space exploration, then you'll love "Aliens" with Sigourney Weaver.

How about a movie about space adventures but without any of that horror stuff? Look no further than "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back." This movie shows how evil Darth Vader has become while balancing the fun and lighthearted adventures that Luke, Leia and Han have to go through.

Finally, every Tom Cruise fan has most likely seen "Top Gun," where Maverick has to put his fighter pilot skills to the ultimate test. But enough talk about '80s movies, because it's time for you to take our retro personality quiz to find out which '80s movie you are!

On a scale of 1-5, how adventurous of a person are you?

4

5
3

1 to 2

Is there something evil lurking within your inner soul?

Maybe a little bit

I'm not really sure
Yes, most definitely

No, not at all

Would you describe yourself as a romantic person?

I'm a little bit romantic.

Yes, but I don't show it.
Not in the least bit

Of course!

What percent brave are you when it comes taking to risks?

40%

100%
70%

10%

Do you believe that magic exists in this world?

Yes, I definitely believe this.

Maybe it does.
No, not at all

I guess we'll never know for sure.

Are you more of an indoor or an outdoor type of person?

It depends on the day.

Outdoor
Indoor

I don't mind either of these.

Which movie genre do you resonate with the most?

Science fiction

Adventure
Suspense

Romance

How many people are currently in your friend squad?

Fewer than five people

Too many to count
It's just me and one other person.

Between five and 10 people

Have you ever saved anyone from danger?

Just a few times

Yes, many times
No, never

Just once or twice

Which of these '80s actors/actresses is one of your favorites?

Drew Barrymore

Josh Brolin
Arnold Schwarzenegger

Robin Wright

What is something about yourself that you wish you could change?

I wish I was more serious about life.

I wish I could be successful.
I wish I had more patience.

I wish I was more open-minded.

How do you normally solve problems?

I usually ask for help.

In a creative way
In a logical way

I go with my gut.

Would it be more fun to travel to the future or the past?

The past

Why not both?
The future

I like the present.

Your friend wants to go on an impromptu road trip with you. What's your first reaction?

"Let me try to get off work first."

"Sure, let's go!"
"I don't want to, sorry."

"Can we go some other time?"

Which of these "Star Wars" characters matches your personality the best?

Luke Skywalker

Han Solo
Darth Vader

Princess Leia

Are you more productive during the morning or night hours?

Late night hours

Both
I'm more of an afternoon person.

Early morning hours

How much do you trust your instincts?

I don't really trust my instincts that much.

Just a little bit
It depends on the situation.

I trust my instincts 100%.

Is it more fun to follow the rules or to break them?

It depends on the rule.

It's always more fun to break the rules.
Rules have no effect on me.

I tend to follow the rules.

Which of these words describes your demeanor around other people?

Shy

Silly
Serious

Calm

Are you currently pursuing your childhood dream?

I'm not sure anymore.

Yes, I'm definitely following it.
Nope, I'm following a different path.

I was, but now I'm doing something else with my life.

What does success mean to you?

Being with friends and family

Being rich and famous
I'm not really sure.

Being happy

Do you often try to look "cool" for other people?

Yes, all the time

Only around certain people
Nope, not at all

Only for the person I love

How much confidence do you have in yourself?

Not much at all

Quite a bit
Way too much

Just a little bit

What would someone find you doing on a Friday night?

Watching science fiction movies

Camping in the wilderness
Partying at a club with friends

Reading a book in my home

Are you more optimistic or pessimistic about life?

A bit of both

It depends on the day.
Pessimistic

Optimistic

How do you confront your enemies?

I don't

By telling them exactly how I feel
By using my fists

By ignoring them

What gives you the greatest joy?

My hobbies

My friends
My goals

My significant other

Would you describe yourself as a funny person?

It depends on who I'm around.

Yes, I'm pretty funny.
No, I'm not funny at all.

I'm a little bit funny.

Does life seem like one big adventure to you?

For the most part, yes

Yes, very much so
No, not really

Life sometimes feels like an adventure.

Are you more on the outgoing or the shy side when you talk to people?

Shy side

Outgoing side
Neither, I don't really talk to people.

It depends on who I'm around.

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