How well do you know the music that shaped cinema? Dive into this quiz to revisit melodies that define film history. Iconic movies not only tell memorable stories but also feature unforgettable soundtracks that bring scenes to life. From sweeping scores to delicately woven tunes, the music of classic films is a gateway into the emotions and themes that resonate with us.
Can you name all the legendary composers and their masterpieces? Some soundtracks have transcended the movies to become symbols of the era and culture they depict. Reacquaint yourself with these musical frames of reference that have elevated cinematic moments to new heights.
For more musical journeys, explore our 80s and 90s soundtracks trivia, or delve deeper into the artists behind these masterpieces. Enhance your understanding of what makes movie music legendary.
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The song ‘New York New York’ is from which 1949 film?
Gone With The Wind
Gone With The Wind
Godzilla
Godzilla
On The Town
On The Town
King Kong
King Kong
The song ‘Streets Of Philadelphia’ by Bruce Springsteen is from which movie soundtrack?
Independence Day
Independence Day
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Three Musketeers
Three Musketeers
The Outsiders
The Outsiders
Which band released the movie soundtrack ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ in the 1960s?
The Beatles
The Beatles
The Doors
The Doors
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
The Kinks
The Kinks
Who composed the film soundtrack to Star Wars?
John Williams
John Williams
Simon and Garfunkel
Simon and Garfunkel
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Michael Giacchino
Michael Giacchino
You’ve Got A Friend In Me’ by Randy Newman was the soundtrack from which movie?
Top Gun
Top Gun
Mission Impossible 2
Mission Impossible 2
Skyfall
Skyfall
Toy Story
Toy Story
The classic movie soundtrack ‘Mrs. Robinson’ was released in which year?
1968
1968
1969
1969
1966
1966
1970
1970
Who sang ‘Danger Zone’ on the soundtrack to the 1980’s blockbuster ‘Top Gun’?
Don Henley
Don Henley
Richard Marx
Richard Marx
Kenny Loggins
Kenny Loggins
Barry White
Barry White
Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon’ is the lead track from which cult movie?
Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs
A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind
Sliding Doors
Sliding Doors
Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction
Who did the music for the soundtrack for the 1989 movie ‘Batman’?
Elton John
Elton John
Prince
Prince
Madonna
Madonna
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones
The 1965 movie ‘Help’, starred which band, who also provided the soundtrack?
Sting
Sting
The Beatles
The Beatles
Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond
The Who
The Who
Complete the name of the famous movie soundtrack composer, ‘Hans _____’.
Zimzimmer
Zimzimmer
Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Zimmer
Zimmer
Simmer
Simmer
Who composed the film soundtrack to Indiana Jones film series?
Danny Elfman
Danny Elfman
Simon and Garfunkel
Simon and Garfunkel
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Rodgers and Hammerstein
John Williams
John Williams
The song ‘Take My Breath Away’ by Berlin is from which movie soundtrack?
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Top Gun
Top Gun
Bad Boys II
Bad Boys II
Which 1977 movie soundtrack album is the second best selling of all time?
Saturday Night Fever
Saturday Night Fever
When Harry Met Sally
When Harry Met Sally
Grease
Grease
Star Wars
Star Wars
Who composed and performed the soundtrack to the movie ‘Harold and Maude’?
Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens
Sami Yusuf
Sami Yusuf
Patti D’Arbanville
Patti D’Arbanville
Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt
The song ‘The End Is The Beginning Is The End’ by The Smashing Pumpkins is from which movie soundtrack?
Batman & Robin
Batman & Robin
The Matrix
The Matrix
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride
1990 saw Eric Clapton’s ‘Layla’ appear on which movie’s soundtrack?
Scarface
Scarface
The Godfather
The Godfather
Goodfellas
Goodfellas
The Firm
The Firm
From which film soundtrack was the 2001 version of ‘Lady Marmalade’ taken?
Moulin Rouge
Moulin Rouge
Bridget Jones’ Diary
Bridget Jones’ Diary
Ocean’s Eleven
Ocean’s Eleven
Ocean’s Twelve
Ocean’s Twelve
Corbin Blue sings in ‘We are all in this together’ in which teen movie?
Frozen
Frozen
High School Musical
High School Musical
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Tangled
Tangled
Which duo composed the music for ‘Oklahoma!’ and ‘Carousel’?
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Simon and Garfunkel
Simon and Garfunkel
Sonny and Cher
Sonny and Cher
Elton John and Tim Rice
Elton John and Tim Rice
Unchained Melody’ proved to be a huge hit in 1990 with the release of which film?
Ghost
Ghost
The Matrix
The Matrix
The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
The Postman
The Postman
Which iconic movie was Rodgers and Hammerstein last ever movie collaboration?
Seven Brides and Seven Brothers
Seven Brides and Seven Brothers
Top Gun
Top Gun
Casablanca
Casablanca
The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
Who created the soundtrack to the classic movie ‘Blade Runner’?
Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer
Michael Kamen
Michael Kamen
John Williams
John Williams
Vangelis
Vangelis
When You Wish Upon a Star’ is from which famous kids movie?
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Happy Feet
Happy Feet
Lion King
Lion King
The song ‘Stuck In The Middle with You’ features on which movie?
Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction
Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs
Jackie Brown
Jackie Brown
The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects
A Hard Day’s Night’ is a movie soundtrack by which band?
The Kings
The Kings
Guns N’ Roses
Guns N’ Roses
The Beatles
The Beatles
Scorpion
Scorpion
The song ‘You Could Be Mine’ by Guns ‘n’ Roses is from which movie soundtrack?
Blade Runner
Blade Runner
Back to the Future
Back to the Future
Terminator II
Terminator II
Notting Hill
Notting Hill
In which 1985 movie did the Simple Minds tune, ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ feature on the soundtrack?
Back To The Future
Back To The Future
The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club
Blade Runner
Blade Runner
The Color Purple
The Color Purple
Which film had the first commercially issued film soundtrack?
Star Wars
Star Wars
Tangled
Tangled
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Grease
Grease
The song ‘Axel F’ by Harold Faltermeyer is from which movie soundtrack?
Beverly Hills Cop
Beverly Hills Cop
Flashdance
Flashdance
Lethal Weapon 3
Lethal Weapon 3
Top Gun
Top Gun
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