Can You Score 20/20? Ultimate Movie Closing Scenes Trivia Quiz: Iconic Final Moments Challenge!

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Test your film buff credentials with this 20-question quiz on legendary closing scenes from cinema history! From twist endings that blew minds to emotional farewells that tug heartstrings, these questions range from easy classics to devilish details. Grab a pen and dive in – no pausing or Googling!

20 Trivia Questions on Movie Closing Scenes: Final Moments

Question 1: In which film’s closing scene does the astronaut discover the buried Statue of Liberty and scream, "You maniacs! You blew it up!"?

A. Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)
B. Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
C. Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
D. Planet of the Apes (1968)

Question 2: What is the very last line spoken in Casablanca (1942)?

A. "Here’s looking at you, kid."
B. "Play it, Sam."
C. "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
D. "We’ll always have Paris."

Question 3: In The Godfather (1972), who closes the door on Kay in the final shot?

A. Tom Hagen
B. Rocco Lampone
C. Al Neri
D. Michael Corleone

Question 4: The Graduate (1967) ends with Benjamin and Elaine on a bus. What song plays over this scene?

A. The Sound of Silence
B. Scarborough Fair/Canticle
C. America
D. Mrs. Robinson

Question 5: In Jaws (1975), how does the film conclude after the shark is killed?

A. Brody swims back alone
B. Quint’s boat is salvaged
C. They radio for help
D. The survivors laugh as the boat sinks

Question 6: Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) ends with a ceremony awarding medals to:

A. Leia, Luke, and Han
B. Obi-Wan, Yoda, and Luke
C. R2-D2 and C-3PO
D. Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Chewbacca

Question 7: In Fight Club (1999), the narrator and Marla watch the demolition of buildings while:

A. Arguing
B. Running away
C. Kissing
D. Holding hands

Question 8: The Usual Suspects (1995) ends with Detective Kujan realising Keyser Söze fabricated his story from:

A. Interrogation transcripts
B. Office bulletin board items
C. Coffee stirrers and mugs
D. All of the above

Question 9: Psycho (1960) ends with Marion Crane’s car being:

A. Driven away by Norman
B. Found by police
C. Exploding
D. Pulled from the swamp

Question 10: In Rocky (1976), Rocky’s final words are directed to:

A. Apollo Creed
B. Paulie
C. Mickey
D. Adrian

Question 11: The Truman Show (1998) ends with Truman exiting through the door saying:

A. "I’m not going to live in your phony world anymore!"
B. "Good morning, and in case I don’t see ya…"
C. "The truth will set you free."
D. "In case I don’t see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!"

Question 12: In Field of Dreams (1989), the final scene features Ray Kinsella:

A. Meeting Shoeless Joe again
B. Selling the farm
C. Watching lights turn into the driveway
D. Playing catch with his father

Question 13: When Harry Met Sally… (1989) ends on New Year’s Eve with Harry declaring his love during:

A. A snowstorm
B. A restaurant scene
C. A wedding
D. A kiss in the crowd

Question 14: What does young Zuzu say at the end of It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)?

A. "Merry Christmas!"
B. "Hate you, Daddy!"
C. "Look, Daddy, teacher says…"
D. "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings."

Question 15: In Titanic (1997), elderly Rose returns the Heart of the Ocean to the sea during her:

A. Shipwreck dive
B. Auction
C. Dream sequence
D. Deathbed vision

Question 16: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) ends with Sam’s line:

A. "I am no man."
B. "My precious."
C. "The board is set…"
D. "Well, I’m back."

Question 17: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) concludes with Dave Bowman transformed into the:

A. HAL’s successor
B. Infinite loop
C. Star Child
D. Monolith guardian

Question 18: In Se7en (1995), the film ends with the revelation in the box being:

A. A pound of flesh
B. John’s confession
C. The sin of wrath
D. Tracy’s head

Question 19: The Sixth Sense (1999) final scene reveals Dr. Malcolm Crowe was:

A. Faking his death
B. A figment of Cole’s imagination
C. The killer
D. Dead all along

Question 20: In The Shawshank Redemption (1994), the final scene shows Red reuniting with Andy in:

A. Buxton field
B. Shawshank prison
C. Maine
D. Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Answers

  1. D. Planet of the Apes (1968) – Taylor (Charlton Heston) uncovers the ruined Statue of Liberty on a future Earth; the sequels have different apocalyptic finales.
  2. C. "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship." – Rick (Humphrey Bogart) says it to Renault (Claude Rains) as they walk into the fog; the other lines are earlier in the film.
  3. C. Al Neri – Michael’s loyal bodyguard shuts the door after the baptism montage, isolating him from Kay; others are family members not involved in that action.
  4. D. Mrs. Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel’s hit plays as their escape fades to ambiguity; the others are also S&G tracks but not the finale.
  5. D. The survivors laugh as the boat sinks – Brody and Hooper share a relieved laugh atop the sinking Orca; Quint dies earlier, no radio or salvage.
  6. D. Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Chewbacca – Princess Leia presents medals in the Rebel base; Chewie’s inclusion is a fan-favourite detail.
  7. D. Holding hands – The couple holds hands watching Tyler Durden’s plan unfold; no kissing, arguing, or fleeing in the finale.
  8. D. All of the above – Kujan sees the bulletin board, coffee props, and files that inspired Verbal’s tale; the twist unravels the entire interrogation.
  9. D. Pulled from the swamp – The car sinks fully after briefly resurfacing, hiding Marion’s body; no driving, explosion, or police in the shot.
  10. D. Adrian – Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) calls "Adrian!" after going the distance; others are spoken to earlier.
  11. D. "In case I don’t see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!" – Truman (Jim Carrey) twists his show’s catchphrase as farewell; others are partial or earlier lines.
  12. D. Playing catch with his father – The emotional climax has Ray (Kevin Costner) toss a ball to ghostly dad; lights and farm sale are penultimate.
  13. D. A kiss in the crowd – Harry (Billy Crystal) confesses amid Times Square confetti; restaurant is mid-film, no snow or wedding end.
  14. D. "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings." – Zuzu (Karolyn Grimes) explains the bell as Clarence earns wings; others are prior moments.
  15. D. Deathbed vision – Rose (Gloria Stuart) drops the diamond overboard in her afterlife reunion with Jack; no auction or dive return.
  16. D. "Well, I’m back." – Sam (Sean Astin) narrates from Bag End; other lines are from earlier in the trilogy.
  17. C. Star Child – Bowman (Keir Dullea) becomes a glowing foetus orbiting Earth; monolith appears earlier.
  18. D. Tracy’s head – The box delivers the ultimate sin for Mills (Brad Pitt); confession is prior, no flesh shown.
  19. D. Dead all along – Malcolm (Bruce Willis) realises he’s a ghost only his patients see; no faking or imagination twist.
  20. D. Zihuatanejo, Mexico – Red (Morgan Freeman) finds Andy (Tim Robbins) on the sunny beach for a hug; others are earlier settings.

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