Can You Name These Action Movies From Their Posters?
Written by Mike Bedard
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Do you decide a film is worth seeing based on the posters outside the theater? Identify the most famous action movie posters now!
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Question 1
This 1988 action film stars Bruce Willis as John McClane who finds himself in the middle of a terrorist plot at Nakatomi Tower.
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ADie Hard
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BLooper
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CUnbreakable
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DThe Fifth Element
Die Hard
In the first 'Die Hard', Bruce Willis plays John McClane, a cop who needs to save his estranged wife from terrorists. There have since been 4 more films in the franchise: 'Die Hard 2', 'Die Hard with a Vengeance', 'Live Free or Die Hard', and 'A Good Day to Die Hard'. The interesting thing is that John McClane never actually dies!
Question 2
This epic tale follows an intrepid archaeologist who tries to beat a band of Nazis to a unique religious relic.
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AIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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BRaiders of the Lost Ark
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CIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
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DNational Treasure
Raiders of the Lost Ark
'Raiders of the Lost Ark' was the first film featuring Indiana Jones, and the poster showcases the Ark of the Covenant, which he is trying to find.
Question 3
This 2015 action film takes places in a nuclear holocaust and introduced the world to Charlize Theron's Furiosa.
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AChildren of Men
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BMad Max: Fury Road
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CPlanet of the Apes
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DLogan's Run
Mad Max: Fury Road
'Mad Max: Fury Road' was a return to the franchise that was dormant for 30 years. It starred Tom Hardy in the lead role, taking over the role of Mad Max from Mel Gibson.
Question 4
Liam Neeson plays Bryan Mills, a former CIA operative who needs to save his daughter in this 2008 film.
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ATaken
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BThe Grey
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CThe Commuter
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DNon-Stop
Taken
Liam Neeson's famous "I will find you, and I will kill you speech" was delivered in the first 'Taken' film. Two more sequels will made, both of which star Liam Neeson.
Question 5
Christopher Nolan returned to direct what many consider to be the best Batman movie ever.
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AThe Dark Knight
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BBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
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CBatman Returns
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DBatman Forever
The Dark Knight
'The Dark Knight' is the only Batman film starring Heath Ledger's famous portrayal of the Joker. The full version of this pictured poster reveals the bat logo is a stand-in for the Joker's mouth.
Question 6
This 2003 martial arts film was written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It serves as his homage to classic grindhouse cinema.
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AGattaca
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BPaycheck
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CPulp Fiction
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DKill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Uma Thurman stars as the Bride, out to seek revenge on the titular Bill. It is the first installment of the 'Kill Bill' franchise.
Question 7
This 2014 action film stars Keanu Reeves whom many characters refer to as "Baba Yaga" in the movie.
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AJohn Wick
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BConstantine
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CThe Matrix
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D47 Ronin
John Wick
Every bad guy now knows you should never kill John Wick's dog. Keanu Reeves stars in the action flick that sees him on a mission for revenge.
Question 8
This 1982 action film is actually based on a novel that came out in 1972 with the same name.
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ACreed
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BFirst Blood
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CRocky
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DThe Expendables
First Blood
The first Rambo movie was simply titled, 'First Blood'. It starred Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, a Vietnam vet who has to survive against small town law enforcement.
Question 9
The Wachowskis directed this 1999 science fiction/action movie that starred Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Laurence Fishburne.
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APoint Break
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BJohn Wick
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CThe Matrix
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DMan of Tai Chi
The Matrix
Keanu Reeves stars as Neo in 'The Matrix'. The film spanned two more films in the franchise: 'The Matrix Reloaded' and 'The Matrix Revolutions'.
Question 10
This 1987 cyberpunk film resulted in two animated series as well as numerous comic book adaptations.
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ADredd
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BRoboCop
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CStarship Troopers
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DThe Terminator
RoboCop
'RoboCop' is a cyberpunk film that deals with themes ranging from authoritarianism to gentrification. Alex Murphy becomes the future of law enforcement setting out to make Detroit safer.
Question 11
Buddy cop films don't get much better than this classic action flick directed by Richard Donner.
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AThe Last Boy Scout
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BLast Action Hero
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CPayback
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DLethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon
Mel Gibson and Danny Glover star in this classic 1980s action film about two cops cleaning up the streets of Los Angeles. It later spawned 3 sequels and a TV series.
Question 12
An army of Spartans march into battle against the army of the god-like king, Xerxes.
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AAlexander
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BTroy
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CWatchmen
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D300
300
This epic war movie, directed by Zack Snyder and based on a comic series from Frank Miller, sees 300 Spartans going up against 300,000 soldiers from the opposing army.
Question 13
The Marvel Cinematic Universe got a little bigger with this 2018 film about T'Challa's rise to the throne.
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ABlack Panther
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BThor
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CBlade
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DIron Man
Black Panther
'Black Panther' is a 2018 superhero film set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. King T'Challa becomes king and dons the mantle of Wakanda's Black Panther.
Question 14
Ellen Ripley leads a team of marines into battle against an extraterrestrial threat.
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APrometheus
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BAliens
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CThe Thing
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DAlien vs. Predator
Aliens
'Aliens', directed by James Cameron, is a sequel to the horror film, 'Alien'. Sigourney Weaver was even nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards the year it was released, an amazing achievement for a role in a science-fiction/action film.
Question 15
Nicolas Cage and John Travolta star in this classic 1990s film where they trade faces.
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ACon Air
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BFrom Paris with Love
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CFace/Off
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DThe Rock
Face/Off
This 1997 film, directed by John Woo, has become a cult classic, and it was nominated for Sound Effects Editing at the Academy Awards.
Question 16
A top MI6 agent, played by Charlize Theron, has to track down a list of double agents right before the collapse of the Berlin Wall
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AAtomic Blonde
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BWanted
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CLucy
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DBaby Driver
Atomic Blonde
'Atomic Blonde' was often described as the female version of 'John Wick' with star Charlize Theron's performance and the movie's action scenes being critically acclaimed. It was directed by David Leitch in his solo debut.
Question 17
Trapped in the jungle, a team of commandos go up against an alien warrior in this 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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AAlien
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BCommando
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CTotal Recall
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DPredator
Predator
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, and Jesse Ventura star in 'Predator', a classic 1987 action, science-fiction film that has received sequels, crossovers and a reboot.
Question 18
The day restarts every time Tom Cruise's character dies in this 2014 science fiction film.
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AEdge of Tomorrow
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BOblivion
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CInterstellar
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DEx Machina
Edge of Tomorrow
Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt star in 'Edge of Tomorrow', where Cruise's character repeats the same day over and over again any time he dies. On DVD release, this movie's title was advertised as 'Live Die Repeat' to make the plot more obvious to audiences.
Question 19
A cyborg assassin goes back in time to the year 1984 to kill Sarah Connor.
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AThe Terminator
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BConan the Barbarian
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CPredator
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DThe Last Stand
The Terminator
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the Terminator, a cyborg assassin sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor in this highly influential film directed by James Cameron.
Question 20
James Bond sets out on his first mission where he needs to defeat terrorists in a high-stakes game of poker.
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ACasino Royale
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BGoldfinger
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CSkyfall
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DQuantum of Solace
Casino Royale
'Casino Royale', which came out in 2006, sees Daniel Craig taking the reigns as 007 for the first time. In the book 'Casino Royale', Bond has to play baccarat instead of poker.
Question 21
Russell Crowe stars as a Roman General who seeks revenge for his family's murder.
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AL.A. Confidential
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BNoah
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CGladiator
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DRobin Hood
Gladiator
Gladiator is an epic action film starring Russell Crowe in the lead. The film won Best Picture at the 73rd Academy Awards.
Question 22
A talented police officer transfers to a small town hiding a dark secret in this 2007 action/comedy.
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APaul
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BBaby Driver
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CThe World's End
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DHot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz
This action comedy film stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as two cops bringing order to a sleepy English village.
Question 23
A space crew evades an assassin sent to recapture a telepathic crew member.
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ASerenity
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BThe Island
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CWar of the Worlds
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DV for Vendetta
Serenity
'Serenity', directed by Joss Whedon, offers a fitting conclusion to the widely-beloved TV series, 'Firefly'.
Question 24
This 2000 film is about a young warrior who steals a famed swordsman's weapon and goes into a romantic adventure.
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AEnter the Dragon
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BThe Forbidden Kingdom
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CCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
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DFearless
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Directed by Ang Lee, 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' is one of the best martial arts films of all time, and it became the highest-grossing foreign-language film in American history.
Question 25
A member of the LAPD is sent to infiltrate a street racing crew, only for the officer to become enamored by the lifestyle in this 2001 racing flick.
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AThe Fast and the Furious
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BRiddick
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CXXX
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DNeed for Speed
The Fast and the Furious
Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Michelle Rodriguez, 'The Fast and the Furious' has had numerous sequels come out with plenty more planned.
Question 26
A thief infiltrates a man's dreams to convince him to dissolve his father's business in this 2010 film, directed by Christopher Nolan.
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AInterstellar
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BDunkirk
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CShutter Island
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DInception
Inception
In 'Inception', Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Dom Cobb, who infiltrates people's dreams to implant ideas. The actual "inception" isn't the traveling through multiple dream layers, but the subconscious implanting of subliminal ideas.
Question 27
The film follows Eggsy, a brash low-life who is recruited by a secret society of secret agents.
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AKingsman: The Secret Service
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BKick-Ass
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CBody of Lies
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DThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Kingsman: The Secret Service
'Kingsman: The Secret Service' skewers spy movies of the past, and it won an Empire Award in 2015 for Best British Film. It also spawned a sequel in 2017 titled 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle'.
Question 28
A pair of cops have to go back to high school in this 2012 action/comedy.
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AMagic Mike
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BSuperbad
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CWhite House Down
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D21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
'21 Jump Street' was directed by the same guys who made 'The Lego Movie', and it features much of the same meta humor. It was based on a TV series from the late 1980s that starred Johnny Depp.
Question 29
Tom Cruise stars as a spy who needs to clear his name of disloyalty without the assistance of his organization.
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ATop Gun
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BRisky Business
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CMission: Impossible
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DTropic Thunder
Mission: Impossible
The first 'Mission: Impossible' film came out in 1996 and sees Tom Cruise taking on the role of Ethan Hunt. In the first M:I film, Hunt needs to find a mole who has framed him for murder. The movie has spawned 5 sequels already with more planned.
Question 30
This 1994 film is about a man who comes back to life to avenge the death of his fiancee.
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AThe Punisher
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BThe Crow
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CRapid Fire
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DDark City
The Crow
'The Crow' features Brandon Lee's final film performance in this dark fantasy film based off a comic book.
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I have to be honest a couple answers were by process of elimination. Great fun. Great quiz.