How well do you know the masterminds behind romantic films and the literary works that inspired them? Test your knowledge with this illuminating trivia about movie directors and literary origins! Directors work their artistic wizardry to create enchanting films, often drawing inspiration from literary classics. Understanding these ties enriches our appreciation for romantic cinema and its cultural origins, offering another dimension to the love stories depicted on screen.
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Who wrote the novel that is the basis for the 1954 movie ‘From Here to Eternity’?
Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway
William Faulkner
William Faulkner
James Jones
James Jones
Saul Bellow
Saul Bellow
Who had to wear a fat suit for their performance in ‘Love Actually’?
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts
Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant
Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson
Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore
Who directed the 2004 romance Before Sunset?
Richard Moore
Richard Moore
Richard Smith
Richard Smith
Richard Curtis
Richard Curtis
Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater
What WWF wrestler had a role in ‘The Princess Bride’?
The Macho Man
The Macho Man
Ric Flair
Ric Flair
Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan
Andre The Giant
Andre The Giant
Steve Martin’s ‘Roxanne’ is a modern retelling of what classic romantic character?
Marc Antony
Marc Antony
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac
Don Juan Demarco
Don Juan Demarco
What year saw the release of Love Actually?
2003
2003
2000
2000
2009
2009
2006
2006
If you went to the website FreeOlive.com, you would be taken to what movie’s website?
Bridget Jones’ Diary
Bridget Jones’ Diary
Easy A
Easy A
Crazy Stupid Love
Crazy Stupid Love
Love Actually
Love Actually
Who directed the 1970 movie ‘Love Story’?
Sydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack
Jerry Zucker
Jerry Zucker
Arthur Hiller
Arthur Hiller
Norman Jewison
Norman Jewison
Who directed the 2002 romance Punch Drunk Love?
Sam Mendes
Sam Mendes
Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater
Richard Curtis
Richard Curtis
Paul Thomas
Paul Thomas
The movie ‘High Fidelity’ is based on a book by what author?
George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw
Dave Eggers
Dave Eggers
Nick Hornsby
Nick Hornsby
Stephen Frears
Stephen Frears
The 1939 movie ‘Wuthering Heights’ is based on a book by what author?
Percy Shelley
Percy Shelley
Noel Coward
Noel Coward
George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw
Emily Brontë
Emily Brontë
What is the name of the record label that Rob creates after hearing the shoplifters’ tape in ‘High Fidelity’?
Serious Pizza Records
Serious Pizza Records
Championship Records
Championship Records
High Fidelity Records
High Fidelity Records
Top 5 Records
Top 5 Records
The Princess Bride’ is based on a book by what author?
William Goldman
William Goldman
David Eddings
David Eddings
Margaret Weis
Margaret Weis
George R.R. Martin
George R.R. Martin
Who has six fingers on one hand in ‘The Princess Bride’?
Count Von Count
Count Von Count
Count Rugen
Count Rugen
Count Hamilton
Count Hamilton
Count Dooku
Count Dooku
What kind of poison does Westley challenge Vizzini to drink in a battle of wits in ‘The Princess Bride’?
Belladonna
Belladonna
Iocaine
Iocaine
Cyanide
Cyanide
Californium
Californium
What New York deli points out the seat where they shot Meg Ryan ‘faking it’ in ‘When Harry Met Sally…’?
Katz’s
Katz’s
Carneige
Carneige
Ben’s Best
Ben’s Best
Artie’s
Artie’s
A picture of what pop star sits on Jenna’s vanity table in her room in ’13 Going on 30′?
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Debbie Gibson
Debbie Gibson
Madonna
Madonna
Tiffani
Tiffani
What does Cher say after she slaps Nicolas Cage in ‘Moonstruck’?
Wake Up!
Wake Up!
Get Over Yourself!
Get Over Yourself!
Pay Attention!
Pay Attention!
Snap Out Of It!
Snap Out Of It!
In which city is Love Actually mainly set?
Paris
Paris
London
London
New York
New York
Berlin
Berlin
Who directed the 2003 Romance, Lost in Translation?
Hal Ashby
Hal Ashby
Sofia Coppola
Sofia Coppola
Leos Carax
Leos Carax
Michael Gondry
Michael Gondry
Who does Viola disguise herself as to audition for Shakespeare’s play in ‘Shakespeare in Love’?
Philip Henslowe
Philip Henslowe
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon
Thomas Kent
Thomas Kent
Kit Marlowe
Kit Marlowe
In which Romantic film doe Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz swap homes and find love?
The Home
The Home
The Host
The Host
The Hours
The Hours
The Holiday
The Holiday
The Von Trapp family house in ‘The Sound of Music’ was owned in the real world by what movie star?
Bette Davis
Bette Davis
Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot
Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr
Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford
In the Oscar Nominated Romantic movie Amelie, what is Amelie’s occupation?
Receptionist
Receptionist
Air Hostess
Air Hostess
Shop Worker
Shop Worker
Waitress
Waitress
Who has a cameo in a Blockbuster store in ‘The Holiday’?
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey
Al Pacino
Al Pacino
Lost in Translation is set in which city?
Paris
Paris
New York
New York
Beijing
Beijing
Tokyo
Tokyo
The movie ‘My Fair Lady’ is a retelling of what classic George Bernard Shaw play?
Saint Joan
Saint Joan
Pygmalion
Pygmalion
The Apple Cart
The Apple Cart
Heartbreak House
Heartbreak House
Director M. Night Shyamalan claimed that he ghostwrote the script for what romantic movie?
Never Been Kissed
Never Been Kissed
She’s All That
She’s All That
American Pie
American Pie
As Good As It Gets
As Good As It Gets
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