Can You Guess The Movie From These Famous Stills?

Movies these days are nothing like the classics. Generation X and Millennials were pretty lucky to grow up with some of these iconic films. The big question is: can you remember these classic films from just one movie scene?

Which movie is this dance scene from?

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This scene is from Airplane! This hilarious spoof set the standard for all spoofs and parodies for years to come. 

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This scene is from Airplane! This hilarious spoof set the standard for all spoofs and parodies for years to come. 

Can you remember this nasty movie, or did you block it from your memory?

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It's The Fly! This gross film came out in 1986 and follows the journey of Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) as he becomes a science experiment gone wrong. 

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It's The Fly! This gross film came out in 1986 and follows the journey of Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) as he becomes a science experiment gone wrong. 

Where is this iconic still from?

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It's from Pulp Fiction. This film stars John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson and is notably one of the most iconic films to date. 

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It's from Pulp Fiction. This film stars John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson and is notably one of the most iconic films to date. 

Can you remember where these two iconic faces came together?

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It's Moonstruck! This film came out in 1987. Nicolas Cage and Cher were an unlikely duo in this classic. 

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It's Moonstruck! This film came out in 1987. Nicolas Cage and Cher were an unlikely duo in this classic. 

This film was created in lieu of a famous novel... Which one is it?

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This is a snapshot from War of the Worlds. It was released in 1953 (and again in 2005) but based on the famous novel by H.G. wells.

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This is a snapshot from War of the Worlds. It was released in 1953 (and again in 2005) but based on the famous novel by H.G. wells.

Can you remember this iconic scene?

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It's from Big! Debuted in 1988, Big starred Tom Hanks as the adult version of a little boy who wanted to grow up. 

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It's from Big! Debuted in 1988, Big starred Tom Hanks as the adult version of a little boy who wanted to grow up. 

Horror fans: this one is for you! What movie is this still from?

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This is the famous Carrie film from 1976. This film is a rendition of Stephen King's horror novel of the same name. 

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This is the famous Carrie film from 1976. This film is a rendition of Stephen King's horror novel of the same name. 

Which classic kids film is this?

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This is a shot from The Goonies! This movie was all about lost treasure, secret caves, and fending off bad guys.

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This is a shot from The Goonies! This movie was all about lost treasure, secret caves, and fending off bad guys.

Can you recognize this iconic backdrop?

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It's Gone with the Wind. This film came out in 1939 by Viviane Leigh, Clark Gable, and Hattie McDaniel. 

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It's Gone with the Wind. This film came out in 1939 by Viviane Leigh, Clark Gable, and Hattie McDaniel. 

This green creature is pretty nasty... Which film is he from? 

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This still is from Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. This scene shows Jabba the Hut and Princess Leia as she awaits rescue.

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This still is from Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. This scene shows Jabba the Hut and Princess Leia as she awaits rescue.

This is one of the most iconic films out there... Which one is it?

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This is a still from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Even though it debuted in 1986, teenagers today love it.

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This is a still from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Even though it debuted in 1986, teenagers today love it.

Which film was this spooky house featured in?

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This is a still from Psycho. This film is highly regarded as one of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpieces. 

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This is a still from Psycho. This film is highly regarded as one of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpieces. 

Which film is this snapshot from?

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It's from Groundhog Day! This film was released in 1993 and features Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Chris Elliott, and Andie MacDowell.

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It's from Groundhog Day! This film was released in 1993 and features Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Chris Elliott, and Andie MacDowell.

Which popular musical is this?

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It's The Sound of Music! This film, along with Mary Poppins, really launched Julie Andrews into superstardom. 

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It's The Sound of Music! This film, along with Mary Poppins, really launched Julie Andrews into superstardom. 

This still is pretty jarring... Can you tell what this film is?

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It's Annie! This still is a shot from inside the orphange that Annie went to.

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It's Annie! This still is a shot from inside the orphange that Annie went to.

Can you tell the movie from this still?

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It's Die Hard! This one was tricky since the very famous Bruce Willis wasn't in this scene.

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It's Die Hard! This one was tricky since the very famous Bruce Willis wasn't in this scene.

This scene is still talked about to this day despite being over 40 years old... What movie is it from?

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It's from the first Rocky movie! This famous scene at the Philadelphia Art Musuem steps is forever engrained because Rocky's actual foot prints were painted onto the steps. 

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It's from the first Rocky movie! This famous scene at the Philadelphia Art Musuem steps is forever engrained because Rocky's actual foot prints were painted onto the steps. 

Think hard... Which movie is this still from?

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It's Mrs. Doubtfire! In this scene, Robin Williams is trying to conceal the fact that Mrs. Doubtfire isn't real, and ends up pieing himself in the face to conceal his identity!

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It's Mrs. Doubtfire! In this scene, Robin Williams is trying to conceal the fact that Mrs. Doubtfire isn't real, and ends up pieing himself in the face to conceal his identity!

What film is this establishing shot from?

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This shot is from the very first Indiana Jones film, Raider of the Lost Ark. This film set the stage for the entire Indiana Jones franchise!

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This shot is from the very first Indiana Jones film, Raider of the Lost Ark. This film set the stage for the entire Indiana Jones franchise!

This adorable still is from an iconic animated film. Which one is it?

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This still is from My Neighbor Totoro. This is one of Hayao Miyazaki's most famous films.

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This still is from My Neighbor Totoro. This is one of Hayao Miyazaki's most famous films.

Which film is this still from? Take a guess!

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It's from Taxi Driver. This absolute classic of a film came out in 1976.

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It's from Taxi Driver. This absolute classic of a film came out in 1976.

It's a bit dark, but can you tell that film has this scene in it?

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This is a still from everybody's favorite film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. You wouldn't have known it just by looking at it, but this film is one of the most successful of all time. 

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This is a still from everybody's favorite film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. You wouldn't have known it just by looking at it, but this film is one of the most successful of all time. 

Which movie features this heart-stopping scene?

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It's from Little Women! This scene was so scary and hard to watch for the first time...

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It's from Little Women! This scene was so scary and hard to watch for the first time...

If you're a fan of horror and spooky, this one should be easy! Which film is this?

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It's Young Frankenstein! This film was released in 1974, directed by Mel Brooks, and starred Gene Wilder.

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It's Young Frankenstein! This film was released in 1974, directed by Mel Brooks, and starred Gene Wilder.

Which animated Disney film is this still from? 

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This still is from The Little Mermaid. This is such a classic! 

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This still is from The Little Mermaid. This is such a classic! 

This still comes from which sci-fi classic?

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It comes from Alien. This film was so popular that it started an entire franchise that's still popular well into the 2020s! 

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It comes from Alien. This film was so popular that it started an entire franchise that's still popular well into the 2020s! 

Which old-school musical is this still from? 

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It's Funny Girl. This film came out in 1968 and features the wonderful Barbara Streisand. 

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It's Funny Girl. This film came out in 1968 and features the wonderful Barbara Streisand. 

Which movie could this still be from? 

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It's Beaches! This hilarious 1988 film features Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey.

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It's Beaches! This hilarious 1988 film features Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey.

Mcdonald's was featured in which of these films?

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This is a still from Coming to America. Starring Eddie Murphy, this film showcases the adventure of an African prince who goes to America for the first time.

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This is a still from Coming to America. Starring Eddie Murphy, this film showcases the adventure of an African prince who goes to America for the first time.

Which movie is this still from?

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The Shawshank Redemption was released on October 14th, 1994. It was written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the 1982 Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. 

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The Shawshank Redemption was released on October 14th, 1994. It was written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the 1982 Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. 

Which film is this image from? 

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This is from King Kong. There have been plenty of iterations of the classic film, but this still is from the original 1933 debut. 

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This is from King Kong. There have been plenty of iterations of the classic film, but this still is from the original 1933 debut. 

Dig deep in your memory... What movie is this scene from?

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It's Jumanji! The film debuted in the '90s with the iconic Robin Williams as the showrunner. It's been rebooted since then with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson fronting!

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It's Jumanji! The film debuted in the '90s with the iconic Robin Williams as the showrunner. It's been rebooted since then with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson fronting!

Can you tell which film this is from the still?

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This is a still from A Star Is Born. This was one of the remakes from 1954. The original was in 1937!

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This is a still from A Star Is Born. This was one of the remakes from 1954. The original was in 1937!

Can you tell which movie this is? 

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This is a still from Mad Max. The franchise started in 1979 and returned with Fury Road in 2015. 

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This is a still from Mad Max. The franchise started in 1979 and returned with Fury Road in 2015. 

What film could this be?

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This is a still from The Belles of St. Trinians. The film was released in 1954. 

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This is a still from The Belles of St. Trinians. The film was released in 1954. 

This is an 80s classic! Which one could it be?

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This is Hairspray. This film was directed by John Water in 1988 and starred Ricki Lake, Divine, and Debbie Harry. 

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This is Hairspray. This film was directed by John Water in 1988 and starred Ricki Lake, Divine, and Debbie Harry. 

Can you recall this scene?

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This is a still from The Parent Trap. This film debuted in 1961 with Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, and Brian Keith.

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This is a still from The Parent Trap. This film debuted in 1961 with Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, and Brian Keith.

Can you tell which iconic film this is?

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It's Freaky Friday! This film was released back in 1976 and starred Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster. 

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It's Freaky Friday! This film was released back in 1976 and starred Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster. 

Can you name this movie just from this iconic still?

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This is from The NeverEnding Story! This fantasy film debuted in 1984.

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This is from The NeverEnding Story! This fantasy film debuted in 1984.

Which movie is this still from?

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This is a still from Working Girl. This film debuted in 1988 and starred Harrison Ford and Sigourney Weaver. 

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This is a still from Working Girl. This film debuted in 1988 and starred Harrison Ford and Sigourney Weaver. 

Which movie is this?

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It's Beverly Hills Cop starring Eddie Murphy! This film was released in 1984.

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It's Beverly Hills Cop starring Eddie Murphy! This film was released in 1984.

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