Can You Score 20/20? Ultimate Movie Soundtrack Trivia Quiz: Name That Theme Tune

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Test your knowledge of iconic movie theme tunes with this 20-question challenge! From classic anthems to unforgettable scores, these questions range from easy warm-ups to fiendish brain-teasers. Grab a pen and see how many you can name correctly.

20 Trivia Questions on Movie Soundtracks: Name That Theme Tune

Question 1: Which film features the theme song "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor?

A. Rocky (1976)
B. Rocky IV (1985)
C. Rocky III (1982)
D. Rocky II (1979)

Question 2: "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion is the signature ballad from which movie?

A. Titanic (1997)
B. Pearl Harbor (2001)
C. Ghost (1990)
D. The Notebook (2004)

Question 3: The instrumental surf rock track "Miserlou" famously opens which Quentin Tarantino film?

A. Reservoir Dogs (1992)
B. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
C. Pulp Fiction (1994)
D. Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Question 4: "Stayin’ Alive" by the Bee Gees is the defining disco hit from which film?

A. Grease (1978)
B. Fever Pitch (1985)
C. Saturday Night Fever (1977)
D. Thank God It’s Friday (1978)

Question 5: Which movie’s soundtrack includes "Hooked on a Feeling" by Blue Swede as a key track?

A. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
B. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
C. Deadpool (2016)
D. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Question 6: "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr. was written for which 1980s comedy?

A. Gremlins (1984)
B. Beetlejuice (1988)
C. Ghostbusters (1984)
D. The Goonies (1985)

Question 7: The power ballad "Take My Breath Away" by Berlin plays during the love scenes in which film?

A. Top Gun (1986)
B. Flight of the Navigator (1986)
C. Footloose (1984)
D. Dirty Dancing (1987)

Question 8: Which film’s soundtrack famously features Queen’s "Bohemian Rhapsody" in a memorable car sing-along scene?

A. Wayne’s World (1992)
B. Wayne’s World 2 (1993)
C. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
D. Tommy Boy (1995)

Question 9: "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston originates from which 1990s romantic thriller?

A. Pretty Woman (1990)
B. The Bodyguard (1992)
C. Waiting to Exhale (1995)
D. Body of Evidence (1993)

Question 10: The timeless standard "As Time Goes By" is indelibly linked to which classic romance?

A. Gone with the Wind (1939)
B. Casablanca (1942)
C. The Philadelphia Story (1940)
D. Notorious (1946)

Question 11: "Let It Go" performed by Idina Menzel became a global hit from which animated blockbuster?

A. Tangled (2010)
B. Frozen (2013)
C. Moana (2016)
D. Encanto (2021)

Question 12: John Williams’ "Imperial March" debuts in which Star Wars film?

A. Star Wars (1977)
B. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
C. Return of the Jedi (1983)
D. The Phantom Menace (1999)

Question 13: "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper won an Oscar for which remake?

A. Chicago (2002)
B. La La Land (2016)
C. A Star Is Born (2018)
D. Burlesque (2010)

Question 14: The Bee Gees’ "How Deep Is Your Love" is from which iconic dance movie?

A. Xanadu (1980)
B. Staying Alive (1983)
C. Saturday Night Fever (1977)
D. Flashdance (1983)

Question 15: Which film features the theme "(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes?

A. Grease 2 (1982)
B. Dirty Dancing (1987)
C. Fame (1980)
D. Cotton Club (1984)

Question 16: "Moon River" sung by Audrey Hepburn is the gentle theme of which 1960s classic?

A. Roman Holiday (1953)
B. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
C. Charade (1963)
D. Sabrina (1954)

Question 17: The "James Bond Theme" by Monty Norman first appeared in which film?

A. Goldfinger (1964)
B. Dr. No (1962)
C. From Russia with Love (1963)
D. Thunderball (1965)

Question 18: "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd plays prominently in which Tom Hanks epic?

A. Cast Away (2000)
B. Forrest Gump (1994)
C. Philadelphia (1993)
D. Big (1988)

Question 19: Kenny Loggins’ "Danger Zone" blasts through which 1980s action flick?

A. Top Gun (1986)
B. Days of Thunder (1990)
C. Footloose (1984)
D. Caddyshack (1980)

Question 20: Judy Garland’s "Over the Rainbow" is the wistful opener to which fantasy classic?

A. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
B. Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
C. Easter Parade (1948)
D. For Me and My Gal (1942)

Answers

  1. C. Rocky III (1982) – Survivor wrote and performed "Eye of the Tiger" specifically for this sequel, where it plays during the training montage; it was not used in the other Rocky films listed.
  2. A. Titanic (1997) – Celine Dion’s hit was composed by James Horner and Will Jennings for the film, winning the Oscar for Best Original Song; the others have different signature ballads.
  3. C. Pulp Fiction (1994) – Dick Dale and His Del-Tones’ version of "Miserlou" kicks off the film during the opening credits; it’s not featured in the other Tarantino movies here.
  4. C. Saturday Night Fever (1977) – The Bee Gees track is the film’s central anthem, topping charts worldwide; the others are disco-era but lack this song.
  5. A. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) – The song appears in the opening sequence as curated by Star-Lord; it’s absent from the other Marvel films listed.
  6. C. Ghostbusters (1984) – Ray Parker Jr. created the catchy theme at the request of director Ivan Reitman; not associated with the other 1980s comedies.
  7. A. Top Gun (1986) – Berlin’s synth-pop ballad won the Oscar and plays over the iconic sunset carrier deck scene; others have different hits.
  8. A. Wayne’s World (1992) – The headbanging car scene made the song explode again; it’s not in the sequels or similar comedies listed.
  9. B. The Bodyguard (1992) – Whitney Houston’s cover was produced for the soundtrack, becoming the best-selling single ever; Dolly Parton originally wrote it, but not for these films.
  10. B. Casablanca (1942) – Dooley Wilson performs it at Rick’s Café Amé; Herman Hupfeld wrote it in 1931, but it’s synonymous with this film, not the others.
  11. B. Frozen (2013) – Idina Menzel’s performance as Elsa won the Oscar; the other Disney films have their own hits like "Tangled"’s "I See the Light".
  12. B. The Empire Strikes Back (1980) – John Williams introduced Darth Vader’s ominous march here; it post-dates A New Hope and precedes the others.
  13. C. A Star Is Born (2018) – Gaga and Cooper performed it live in the film, winning Best Original Song; the others are musicals with different songs.
  14. C. Saturday Night Fever (1977) – Another Bee Gees classic from the soundtrack, nominated for an Oscar; not in the other dance/disco films.
  15. B. Dirty Dancing (1987) – The duet closes the finale dance, winning the Oscar; iconic to this film alone among the options.
  16. B. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) – Hepburn’s on-screen rendition of Henry Mancini’s song won the Oscar; not from her other films listed.
  17. B. Dr. No (1962) – Monty Norman’s guitar riff debuted in the first Bond film; later entries built on it but it originated here.
  18. B. Forrest Gump (1994) – Plays as Forrest runs across America; the song fits the era but is specifically featured here, not the other Hanks films.
  19. A. Top Gun (1986) – Harold Faltermeyer’s track with Kenny Loggins’ vocals pumps up the jet sequences; Loggins did other 80s songs but this is Top Gun‘s.
  20. A. The Wizard of Oz (1939) – Garland sings it yearning for home in the Oscar-nominated song by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg; unique to this film.

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