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Cinema and Film Awards

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Cinema and Film Awards covers Oscar-winning movies, historical Hollywood milestones, and acclaimed directors. The questions also address various film genres like documentaries and animated features. Reviewing these facts builds a strong foundation for the general awareness section.

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Cinema and Film Awards Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a documentary that uses special effects to make the film more visually appealing?

  1. Planet Earth

  2. The Blue Planet

  3. Life

  4. Cosmos
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Planet Earth uses stunning cinematography and CGI to create a visually stunning film about the natural world.

Multiple choice

Which animated film holds the record for the highest worldwide gross?

  1. Frozen II

  2. The Lion King

  3. Toy Story 4

  4. Incredibles 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Lion King (2019) surpassed Frozen II to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $1.6 billion.

Multiple choice

What is the highest-grossing superhero film of all time?

  1. Avengers: Endgame

  2. Avengers: Infinity War

  3. Black Panther

  4. Spider-Man: No Way Home
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Explanation

Avengers: Endgame (2019) holds the record for the highest-grossing superhero film, as well as the highest-grossing film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $2.79 billion.

Multiple choice

Which science fiction film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. Avatar

  2. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  3. Jurassic World

  4. Titanic
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Explanation

Avatar (2009) remains the highest-grossing science fiction film, and the second highest-grossing film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $2.84 billion.

Multiple choice

Which fantasy film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
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Explanation

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) is the highest-grossing fantasy film, and the third highest-grossing film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $1.12 billion.

Multiple choice

What is the highest-grossing action film of all time?

  1. Avengers: Endgame

  2. Fast & Furious 7

  3. Jurassic World

  4. Mission: Impossible - Fallout
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Explanation

Avengers: Endgame (2019) is also the highest-grossing action film, in addition to being the highest-grossing superhero and science fiction film.

Multiple choice

Which comedy film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. The Lion King

  2. Jurassic World

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. The Hangover Part II
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Explanation

The Lion King (2019) is the highest-grossing comedy film, due to its combination of animation, adventure, and humor.

Multiple choice

What is the highest-grossing drama film of all time?

  1. Titanic

  2. Avatar

  3. Avengers: Endgame

  4. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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Explanation

Titanic (1997) remains the highest-grossing drama film, and the third highest-grossing film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $2.18 billion.

Multiple choice

Which musical film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. Beauty and the Beast

  2. The Lion King

  3. Mamma Mia!

  4. Les Misérables
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Explanation

Beauty and the Beast (2017) is the highest-grossing musical film, with a worldwide gross of over $1.26 billion.

Multiple choice

What is the highest-grossing sports film of all time?

  1. Creed

  2. Rocky

  3. The Blind Side

  4. Space Jam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Space Jam (1996), starring Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes characters, is the highest-grossing sports film, with a worldwide gross of over $230 million.

Multiple choice

Which war film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. Saving Private Ryan

  2. Dunkirk

  3. 1917

  4. American Sniper
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Explanation

Saving Private Ryan (1998) is the highest-grossing war film, with a worldwide gross of over $481 million.

Multiple choice

What is the highest-grossing western film of all time?

  1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

  2. Once Upon a Time in the West

  3. Django Unchained

  4. True Grit
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Explanation

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) is the highest-grossing western film, with a worldwide gross of over $250 million.

Multiple choice

Which crime film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. The Dark Knight

  2. Inception

  3. The Godfather

  4. Pulp Fiction
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Explanation

The Dark Knight (2008) is the highest-grossing crime film, with a worldwide gross of over $1 billion.

Multiple choice

What is the highest-grossing thriller film of all time?

  1. The Sixth Sense

  2. Inception

  3. Gone Girl

  4. The Silence of the Lambs
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Inception (2010) is the highest-grossing thriller film, with a worldwide gross of over $828 million.

Multiple choice

Which mystery film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. The Da Vinci Code

  2. Murder on the Orient Express

  3. Knives Out

  4. Gone Girl
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Explanation

The Da Vinci Code (2006) is the highest-grossing mystery film, with a worldwide gross of over $758 million.