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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 film, starring John Travolta and Uma Thurman, grossed only $1.7 million worldwide?

  1. Pulp Fiction

  2. Face/Off

  3. Swordfish

  4. Be Cool
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Be Cool, a 2005 crime comedy starring John Travolta and Uma Thurman, grossed only $1.7 million worldwide against a production budget of $50 million.

Multiple choice

Which film, starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, grossed only $1.5 million worldwide?

  1. Life

  2. Norbit

  3. Meet Dave

  4. Tower Heist
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Meet Dave, a 2008 science fiction comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, grossed only $1.5 million worldwide against a production budget of $60 million.

Multiple choice

Which film, starring Adam Sandler and Kevin James, grossed a mere $1.4 million worldwide?

  1. Grown Ups

  2. Blended

  3. The Ridiculous 6

  4. Murder Mystery
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Ridiculous 6, a 2015 Western comedy starring Adam Sandler and Kevin James, grossed only $1.4 million worldwide against a production budget of $60 million.

Multiple choice

Which film, starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, grossed only $1.3 million worldwide?

  1. The Other Guys

  2. Daddy's Home

  3. Instant Family

  4. Holmes & Watson
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Holmes & Watson, a 2018 comedy starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, grossed only $1.3 million worldwide against a production budget of $40 million.

Multiple choice

Which film, starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, grossed a mere $1.2 million worldwide?

  1. Marley & Me

  2. He's Just Not That Into You

  3. The Bounty Hunter

  4. Murder Mystery
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bounty Hunter, a 2010 action comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, grossed only $1.2 million worldwide against a production budget of $40 million.

Multiple choice

Which film, starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, grossed only $1.1 million worldwide?

  1. The Tourist

  2. Salt

  3. Wanted

  4. Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tourist, a 2010 thriller starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, grossed only $1.1 million worldwide against a production budget of $100 million.

Multiple choice

Which film, starring Nicolas Cage and Julianne Moore, grossed a mere $1 million worldwide?

  1. The Weather Man

  2. National Treasure

  3. The Sorcerer's Apprentice

  4. Ghost Rider
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Weather Man, a 2005 drama starring Nicolas Cage and Julianne Moore, grossed only $1 million worldwide against a production budget of $18 million.

Multiple choice

Which film, starring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor, grossed only $900,000 worldwide?

  1. Yes Man

  2. I Love You Phillip Morris

  3. The Number 23

  4. The Truman Show
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

I Love You Phillip Morris, a 2009 comedy-drama starring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor, grossed only $900,000 worldwide against a production budget of $14 million.

Multiple choice

Which film, starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, grossed a mere $800,000 worldwide?

  1. Gigli

  2. Jersey Girl

  3. Paycheck

  4. The Sum of All Fears
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jersey Girl, a 2004 drama starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, grossed only $800,000 worldwide against a production budget of $35 million.

Multiple choice

Which film, starring Nicolas Cage and Téa Leoni, grossed only $700,000 worldwide?

  1. The Family Man

  2. Gone in 60 Seconds

  3. The Rock

  4. Con Air
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Family Man, a 2000 comedy-drama starring Nicolas Cage and Téa Leoni, grossed only $700,000 worldwide against a production budget of $60 million.

Multiple choice

Which film, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, grossed a mere $600,000 worldwide?

  1. 50 First Dates

  2. The Wedding Singer

  3. Blended

  4. Grown Ups
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Blended, a 2014 comedy starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, grossed only $600,000 worldwide against a production budget of $40 million.

Multiple choice

Which film, starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, grossed only $500,000 worldwide?

  1. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

  2. The Campaign

  3. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

  4. Step Brothers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Campaign, a 2012 political comedy starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, grossed only $500,000 worldwide against a production budget of $100 million.

Multiple choice

Which manga series has been adapted into the most live-action films?

  1. One Piece

  2. Dragon Ball

  3. Naruto

  4. Detective Conan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Detective Conan has been adapted into the most live-action films, with over 20 films released.

Multiple choice

Which film explores the issue of racial discrimination in the United States?

  1. 12 Years a Slave

  2. Selma

  3. The Help

  4. Moonlight
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

12 Years a Slave is a 2013 historical drama film that tells the story of Solomon Northup, a free black man from New York who is abducted and sold into slavery in the South.

Multiple choice

Which film deals with the topic of gender inequality and the struggles faced by women in society?

  1. Thelma & Louise

  2. Erin Brockovich

  3. Hidden Figures

  4. Suffragette
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hidden Figures is a 2016 biographical drama film that tells the story of three African-American women who worked as mathematicians and engineers at NASA during the Space Race.