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Quiz: Can You Name These ’90s Movies From Just 3 Words?

Some ‘90s movies are so memorable that you can name them from just a short sentence.
ByAlexandria Ingham
Nicolas Cage in ‘Con Air’
Nicolas Cage in ‘Con Air’ | Touchstone Pictures/Getty Images

There are some ‘90s movies that are more memorable than others. They have quotes and taglines that immediately stand out, or they have moments that you’ll immediately recall. If we just gave you three words about the movies, would you be able to name the titles, though? We’ve got a quiz to put your confidence to the test.

How did you do? If you scored all eight correct, then you deserve all the bragging rights. If you didn’t, it’s a great excuse to watch the movies, and don’t forget to share the quiz with your friends to see how they do.



An Era Before Memes

The internet was still in its infancy in the ‘90s, and many people didn’t even have computers in their own homes. Without social media trends and memes, moviegoers connected with quotes and scenes instead.

When you think of iconic film quotes, you’ll start thinking of the movies of the ‘80s and ‘90s. That’s because the usage of one-liners was one of the the best ways to make movies stand out. It could be something as simple as “Life is like a box of chocolates” or “You can’t handle the truth,” and movie lovers would be able to name the movie and the actor who said it.

However, it wasn’t just about the quotes. It was about the overall setting, the characters, and the message. People who have watched the same movies over and over again and immersed themselves in the story would be able to name them from any number of clues.

As you think of ‘90s movies now, you’re not just taken back to one scene. You’re taken back to an entire experience. It could be at home with popcorn as you watched on a small box with the rest of the family or via a VHS tape that started to wear away. It could be at the movies with friends because it was all you could do on Saturday night. It could even be the experience of walking into Blockbuster and choosing your pick for the weekend.

That’s what makes the movie experience of the ‘90s so fantastic and why we keep going back to these titles.

If you love to test your movie knowledge, don’t forget to bookmark the Mental Floss quiz page for more.