Which '90s Movie Couple Are You and Your Significant Other?

By: Steven Miller

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

The '90s was a decade full of legendary films — and even more legendary movie couples! If you and your significant other were plopped into the middle of a movie set, which couple would you be most like? Tell us about the ins and outs of your relationships, and we'll tell you the couple you two most resemble. Will it be the couple you've always thought you were?

During the '90s, films like "Edward Scissorhands" and "Pretty Woman" left us with all sorts of warm and fuzzy feelings about love. Through comedy and tragedy, some of the most legendary on-screen couples played out life dilemmas just like our own. As you answer the questions in this quiz, we'll analyze your responses to make sure we're pairing you and your partner with the perfect movie couple. Will your love match up to Jack and Rose, or will you be a different couple altogether?

You don't need to have your sweetheart staring over your shoulder to get an accurate idea of your relationship. We'll take your word for it! Tell us all about the way you two are together, and we'll tell you which '90s movie couple you could be! Ready? Lights, camera, action!

Where did the two of you meet?

On vacation

In school
Via online dating

At work

Have the two of you ever been on a cruise?

No way. That sounds unbelievably boring.

We've thought about going on one, but it doesn't seem to be our style.
We've been on a cruise before, but we probably wouldn't do it again.

Yes, we love cruises!

Would you say it was love at first sight?

Our love grew over time, with one person feeling it way before the other.

There was attraction, but I wouldn't say it was love at first sight.
It definitely was love at first sight for both of us.

It was for one of us, but the other was not interested at first.

Are you willing to "take one" for your partner?

Yes, we'd be willing to do whatever it takes to make the other person happy.

I don't know about "everything," but we're willing to put in a good fight.
Perhaps — we're both very brave and put ourselves on the line all the time.

At least one of us would not hesitate to do so.

How different are your backgrounds?

Our backgrounds are like night and day.

We come from the same humble means.
We're pretty similar and work in the same field.

We come from significantly different backgrounds, especially socioeconomically.

Would you say your love is forever?

Probably not, but we're having a lot of fun right now.

Yes, without a doubt.
It's not totally clear at this point, but it looks very promising.

It didn't look like it for a long time, but it seems that is definitely the case now.

Is there an aspect of tragedy to your relationship?

There's a feeling there might be some tragic on the horizon.

It's a beautiful tragedy, but isn't that the truth with all love stories?
I wouldn't say that. Our story is very uplifting.

Nah, baby. This ride we're on is a romantic comedy, for sure.

How deep is your appreciation of art as a couple?

We're into bold artwork — anything flashy and full of bright colors.

We're drawn to anything expensive and upscale.
We both have simple tastes. Art isn't a big part of our lives.

We appreciate culture and have been inspired to create our own artwork.

Did the two of you know each other as kids?

Yes, we were best friends in school.

No, we met as adults.
Some might have called us "kids." We were quite young when we fell in love.

We didn't, but we act like kids still.

What reading material would likely be found on your coffee table?

An art book

A lifestyle magazine
A spy novel

A book of inspirational quotes

How much of the world have the two of you seen?

One of us has seen a lot more than the other, but that will change.

We've both been all over the world, but we traveled separately.
We've traveled the world together.

Neither of us have seen a whole lot of the world, but we'd like to.

Have either of you owned your own business?

No, we've only worked for other people.

Neither of us has run our own business. In fact, one of us could use more work experience.
You could say that both of us have run our own businesses.

One of us owned a business, and it was very successful.

What would you consider a fun date activity?

Something adventurous like skydiving

A picnic by the lake
Attending a fashion show

Clubbing

Are either of you athletic?

We're both super athletic and agile.

I wouldn't describe either of us as an athlete.
One of us is very athletic, but I wouldn't necessarily use that word to describe the other person.

We're both in good shape, but I wouldn't call us athletes.

Are either of you morning people?

One of us gets up way earlier than the other.

We have completely different sleep schedules, but they're starting to sync more.
We both tend to get up pretty late in the day.

We're both morning people, but we can party late into the night as well.

You two are at a baseball game. What would you snack on?

Pretzels and beer

Gourmet burgers and cocktails
Hot dogs and soda

Popcorn and hot chocolate

Are either of you extremely wealthy?

Yes, one of us comes from a lot of money.

Since meeting, one of us has enjoyed financial success.
We both work. We're comfortable, but not wealthy.

One of us was definitely more rich than the other before we met.

Where would you like to live?

Great Britain

We prefer not to be tied down to one spot.
A large city

The South

How important is it for you to be accepted by the upper class?

We can hang with high-class society, but we have more fun throwing back beers with the so-called plebians.

We've always been outcasts, so being popular isn't important to us.
"Classy" is a relative term.

We're too busy doing our own thing to pay attention to what others think.

Were you two considered good students in school?

Yes, we're both highly intelligent.

We were decent, though one of us chose not to go to college.
We may not have made the honor roll, but we're smart enough to have figured out what love is.

We prefer to emphasize the education that comes from life experiences, irrespective of any formal schooling we may or may not have received.

Do you tend to cheer each other on?

Yes, we're very rah-rah with each other.

Ours is more of a subtle support.
We do give each other encouragement, but it's not overt.

There's a bit of that when we find ourselves in difficult situations.

What's the longest you've been apart since your relationship started?

We've been pretty inseparable since meeting.

The longest we've been apart is probably a week.
We might spend a few days apart at a time.

We've been in and out of each other's lives, sometimes going months or years before seeing each other again.

How long have you known each other?

We met within the past year.

We've known each other almost our entire lives.
It's been a few years.

We only met recently, but it feels like we've known each other forever.

How good a dancer are you and your partner?

Our moves have been described as "unique," and we're pretty darn proud of 'em!

We should be giving lessons.
We're decent dancers.

At least one of us is self-conscious about dancing in public.

Describe your idea of an adventure.

Bungee jumping in a remote location

Traveling cross-country in an RV
Jetsetting around the world in a private plane

Race car driving

What are you and your partner most likely to do to show the other person you care?

Install a nanny cam to secure their home

Buy the other person a small gift
Bake a cake for the other person

Write each other a poem

When you go to a movie theater, what genre of film are you most likely to watch together?

Independent films

Romance
Drama

Comedy

How would you describe your shared sense of humor?

Sarcastic

Witty
Crude

Good-natured

In terms of career paths, which industries would you two most likely enter?

Business and entertainment

Labor and hospitality
Security and law enforcement

Art and nonprofit

If you and your honey were to appear in a shoe commercial, what type of footwear would you be wearing?

Leather boots that are durable and comfy enough to get around in

Flip flops
Dress shoes

Running shoes

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