Academy Awards Trivia

These easy Academy Awards trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.

1. Question 1

   What are the Academy Awards more commonly called?

   1. A.The Globes
   2. B.The Emmys
   3. C.The Tonys
   4. D.Oscars

   Answer: The Oscars

   The Academy Awards are widely known is the Oscars.

2. Question 2

   Which organization presents the Academy Awards?

   Answer: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

   The awards are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

3. Question 3

   In what year was the first Academy Awards ceremony held?

   1. A.1929
   2. B.1927
   3. C.1931
   4. D.1935

   Answer: 1929

   The first Academy Awards ceremony took place in 1929.

4. Question 4

   The very first Academy Awards honored films released in which two years?

   1. A.1927 and 1928
   2. B.1923
   3. C.1925
   4. D.1929

   Answer: 1927 and 1928

   The first ceremony recognized films released in 1927 and 1928.

5. Question 5

   The Oscars are held annually in what country?

   1. A.United Kingdom
   2. B.Australia
   3. C.United States
   4. D.Canada

   Answer: The United States

   The Oscars are held every year in the United States.

6. Question 6

   What kind of trophy does an Oscar winner receive?

   1. A.A crystal globe
   2. B.A gold medal
   3. C.statuette
   4. D.A silver cup

   Answer: A gold-colored statuette

   Oscar winners receive a gold-colored statuette.

7. Question 7

   What is the best-known top prize at the Oscars?

   1. A.Best Actor
   2. B.Best Screenplay
   3. C.Best Picture
   4. D.Best Director

   Answer: Best Picture

   Best Picture is the most famous top prize at the Oscars.

8. Question 8

   Which performer holds the record for the most acting Oscars won, with four?

   1. A.Katharine Hepburn
   2. B.Meryl Streep
   3. C.Bette Davis
   4. D.Ingrid Bergman

   Answer: Katharine Hepburn

   Katharine Hepburn won four acting Oscars, the most by any performer.

9. Question 9

   Who won more competitive Oscars than any other individual?

   1. A.Katharine Hepburn
   2. B.Walt Disney
   3. C.Alfred Hitchcock

   Answer: Walt Disney

   Walt Disney holds the record for the most competitive Oscar wins by an individual.

10. Question 10

    Which movie won 11 Oscars at the 1960 ceremony?

    1. A.The Sound of Music
    2. B.Gladiator
    3. C.Ben-Hur
    4. D.Titanic

    Answer: Ben-Hur

    Ben-Hur won 11 Oscars at the 1960 ceremony.

11. Question 11

    At the 1998 ceremony, which film matched 11 Oscar wins?

    1. A.Titanic
    2. B.Avatar
    3. C.Ben-Hur
    4. D.Braveheart

    Answer: Titanic

    Titanic won 11 Oscars at the 1998 ceremony.

12. Question 12

    Which fantasy epic won 11 Oscars at the 2004 ceremony?

    1. A.Gladiator
    2. B.The Return of the King
    3. C.The Two Towers
    4. D.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

    Answer: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won 11 Oscars at the 2004 ceremony.

13. Question 13

    Which actor has received more acting Oscar nominations than any other performer?

    1. A.Jack Nicholson
    2. B.Bette Davis
    3. C.Meryl Streep
    4. D.Katharine Hepburn

    Answer: Meryl Streep

    Meryl Streep has more acting Oscar nominations than any other performer.

These family Academy Awards trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.

1. Question 1

   Which song from Frozen won the Oscar for Best Original Song?

   1. A.Let It Go
   2. B.Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
   3. C.For the First Time in Forever

   Answer: Let It Go

   "Let It Go" from Frozen won the Oscar for Best Original Song.

2. Question 2

   What film became the first animated movie ever nominated for Best Picture?

   1. A.Toy Story
   2. B.Beauty and the Beast
   3. C.Aladdin
   4. D.The Lion King

   Answer: Beauty and the Beast

   Beauty and the Beast made Oscar history is the first animated film nominated for Best Picture.

3. Question 3

   Which movie won both Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for "Remember Me"?

   1. A.Up
   2. B.Inside Out
   3. C.Coco
   4. D.Encanto

   Answer: Coco

   Coco took home Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for "Remember Me.".

4. Question 4

   Which animated film won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2022?

   1. A.Zootopia
   2. B.Encanto
   3. C.Coco
   4. D.Frozen

   Answer: Encanto

   Encanto won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2022.

5. Question 5

   Which underwater adventure won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2004?

   Answer: Finding Nemo

   Finding Nemo won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2004.

6. Question 6

   In 2014, which movie won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature?

   1. A.Tangled
   2. B.Big Hero 6
   3. C.Encanto
   4. D.Frozen

   Answer: Frozen

   Frozen won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2014.

7. Question 7

   Which classic film won Oscars for both Best Original Song and Best Original Score in 1941?

   1. A.Dumbo
   2. B.Pinocchio
   3. C.Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
   4. D.The Wizard of Oz

   Answer: Pinocchio

   Pinocchio won Oscars for Best Original Song and Best Original Score in 1941.

8. Question 8

   Which child star received a special Juvenile Academy Award in 1935?

   1. A.Judy Garland
   2. B.Mickey Rooney
   3. C.Elizabeth Taylor
   4. D.Shirley Temple

   Answer: Shirley Temple

   Shirley Temple received a special Juvenile Academy Award in 1935.

9. Question 9

   Which film received an honorary Oscar that came with one full-size statuette and seven miniature ones?

   Answer: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

   Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs received a unique honorary Oscar with one full-size statuette and seven miniatures.

10. Question 10

    Which movie was the first anime film to win Best Animated Feature?

    1. A.Spirited Away
    2. B.Howl's Moving Castle
    3. C.My Neighbor Totoro

    Answer: Spirited Away

    Spirited Away was the first anime film to win Best Animated Feature.

11. Question 11

    Which 1995 movie about a pig earned a nomination for Best Picture?

    1. A.Charlotte's Web
    2. B.Homeward Bound
    3. C.Chicken Run
    4. D.Babe

    Answer: Babe

    The 1995 film Babe was nominated for Best Picture.

12. Question 12

    Which song from The Lion King won the Oscar for Best Original Song?

    1. A.I Just Can't Wait to Be King
    2. B.Can You Feel the Love Tonight
    3. C.Hakuna Matata

    Answer: Can You Feel the Love Tonight

    The Lion King won the Oscar for Best Original Song for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight.".

These fun Academy Awards trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.

1. Question 1

   Which Marvel movie crashed the Oscars’ most prestigious party by becoming the first superhero film ever nominated for Best Picture?

   Answer: Black Panther

   Black Panther made Oscar history is the first superhero film nominated for Best Picture.

2. Question 2

   What movie pulled off the wild feat of winning eight Oscars and still not taking home Best Picture?

   1. A.Rebecca
   2. B.La La Land
   3. C.Cabaret
   4. D.Titanic

   Answer: Cabaret

   Cabaret won eight Oscars without winning Best Picture, one of the Academy’s strangest-looking stat lines.

3. Question 3

   Which dimension-hopping film won seven Oscars, including Best Picture?

   Answer: Everything Everywhere All at Once

   Everything Everywhere All at Once won seven Oscars, including Best Picture.

4. Question 4

   Which actor received a posthumous Oscar for playing the Joker in The Dark Knight?

   1. A.Christian Bale
   2. B.Heath Ledger
   3. C.Joaquin Phoenix
   4. D.Jack Nicholson

   Answer: Heath Ledger

   Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for his performance is the Joker in The Dark Knight.

5. Question 5

   Who won Best Actor for bringing Joker to the screen in the film Joker?

   1. A.Joaquin Phoenix
   2. B.Heath Ledger
   3. C.Bradley Cooper
   4. D.Rami Malek

   Answer: Joaquin Phoenix

   Joaquin Phoenix won Best Actor for Joker.

6. Question 6

   Which Everything Everywhere All at Once star won Best Supporting Actor?

   1. A.Jonathan Ke Quan
   2. B.Ke Huy Quan
   3. C.Brendan Fraser
   4. D.Jamie Lee Curtis

   Answer: Ke Huy Quan

   Ke Huy Quan won Best Supporting Actor for Everything Everywhere All at Once.

7. Question 7

   At the famously chaotic envelope moment, which film was mistakenly announced as Best Picture before the real winner was revealed?

   Answer: La La Land

   La La Land was mistakenly announced is Best Picture before Moonlight was confirmed as the actual winner.

8. Question 8

   Which high-octane film roared away with six Oscars, the most of any movie at the 2016 ceremony?

   Answer: Mad Max: Fury Road

   Mad Max: Fury Road won six Oscars, the most of any film at the 2016 ceremony.

9. Question 9

   Who won Best Supporting Actress for the courtroom comedy My Cousin Vinny?

   1. A.Whoopi Goldberg
   2. B.Anna Paquin
   3. C.Marisa Tomei
   4. D.Mira Sorvino

   Answer: Marisa Tomei

   Marisa Tomei won Best Supporting Actress for My Cousin Vinny.

10. Question 10

    Which actress became the first Asian woman to win Best Actress?

    1. A.Meryl Streep
    2. B.Michelle Yeoh
    3. C.Sandra Oh

    Answer: Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win Best Actress.

11. Question 11

    After the onstage envelope mix-up at the 2017 ceremony, which film was confirmed as the actual Best Picture winner?

    1. A.Manchester by the Sea
    2. B.Arrival
    3. C.Moonlight
    4. D.La La Land

    Answer: Moonlight

    Moonlight won Best Picture after the envelope mix-up at the 2017 ceremony.

12. Question 12

    How many films have conquered the Oscars’ so-called 'Big Five' categories?

    1. A.Five films
    2. B.3
    3. C.Two films
    4. D.Four films

    Answer: Three films

    Only three films have won the 'Big Five': Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay.

13. Question 13

    Which film won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, at the 2024 ceremony?

    1. A.Killers of the Flower Moon
    2. B.Oppenheimer
    3. C.Barbie
    4. D.Poor Things

    Answer: Oppenheimer

    Oppenheimer won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, at the 2024 ceremony.

These funny Academy Awards trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.

1. Question 1

   Which Oscar host basically treated the ceremony like a part-time job, racking up a record 19 hosting appearances?

   1. A.interns
   2. B.resident
   3. C.Bob Hope hosted the Academy Awards 19 times, more than anyone else.
   4. D.intern

   Answer: Bob Hope hosted the Academy Awards 19 times, more than anyone else.

   Bob Hope holds the record with 19 times is Oscar host.

2. Question 2

   Which comedian hosted the Oscars nine times, proving tuxedos and one-liners are a durable combo?

   1. A.Jon Stewart
   2. B.David Letterman
   3. C.Billy Crystal hosted the Oscars nine times.
   4. D.Chris Rock

   Answer: Billy Crystal hosted the Oscars nine times.

   Billy Crystal hosted the Academy Awards nine times.

3. Question 3

   Whoopi Goldberg hosted the Oscars how many times?

   1. A.Two
   2. B.Three
   3. C.Nine
   4. D.Four

   Answer: Whoopi Goldberg hosted the Oscars four times.

   Whoopi Goldberg was Oscar host four times.

4. Question 4

   Which host returned for Oscar duty in both 2007 and 2014?

   1. A.Jimmy Kimmel
   2. B.Ellen DeGeneres hosted the Oscars in 2007 and 2014.
   3. C.Whoopi Goldberg
   4. D.Chris Rock

   Answer: Ellen DeGeneres hosted the Oscars in 2007 and 2014.

   Ellen DeGeneres hosted the ceremony in 2007 and again in 2014.

5. Question 5

   Who hosted the 2013 Oscars, in case your memory needs a cutaway gag and a tux?

   1. A.Chris Rock
   2. B.Seth MacFarlane hosted the Oscars in 2013.
   3. C.Jimmy Kimmel
   4. D.Jon Stewart

   Answer: Seth MacFarlane hosted the Oscars in 2013.

   Seth MacFarlane was the host of the 2013 Academy Awards.

6. Question 6

   Which late-night host kept getting called back for the Oscars in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024?

   1. A.David Letterman
   2. B.Jon Stewart
   3. C.Steve Martin
   4. D.Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Oscars in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024.

   Answer: Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Oscars in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024.

   Jimmy Kimmel hosted in those four years: 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024.

7. Question 7

   Which former Daily Show host handled the Academy Awards exactly twice, in 2006 and 2008?

   1. A.David Letterman
   2. B.Jon Stewart hosted the Academy Awards twice, in 2006 and 2008.
   3. C.Chris Rock
   4. D.Billy Crystal

   Answer: Jon Stewart hosted the Academy Awards twice, in 2006 and 2008.

   Jon Stewart hosted the Oscars in 2006 and 2008.

8. Question 8

   Which banjo-loving comedy star hosted the Oscars three times, either solo or with company?

   Answer: Steve Martin hosted the Oscars three times as solo or co-host.

   Steve Martin hosted the Academy Awards three times, including is a co-host.

9. Question 9

   Whose 1995 Oscar hosting stint gave the ceremony a strong late-night TV energy?

   1. A.Jay Leno
   2. B.Billy Crystal
   3. C.Chris Rock
   4. D.David Letterman hosted the Oscars in 1995.

   Answer: David Letterman hosted the Oscars in 1995.

   David Letterman was the host of the 1995 Academy Awards.

10. Question 10

    Which comedian hosted the Oscars in 2005, then came back in 2016 and 2022?

    1. A.Chris Rock hosted the Oscars in 2005, 2016, and 2022.
    2. B.Jimmy Kimmel
    3. C.Jon Stewart

    Answer: Chris Rock hosted the Oscars in 2005, 2016, and 2022.

    Chris Rock hosted the Academy Awards in those three years.

11. Question 11

    At the 1974 ceremony, who became Oscar history’s most unexpected background performer by streaking naked behind David Niven?

    1. A.Rob Lowe
    2. B.Robert Opel ran naked across the stage behind David Niven at the 1974 ceremony.
    3. C.Bob Hope
    4. D.Jack Palance

    Answer: Robert Opel ran naked across the stage behind David Niven at the 1974 ceremony.

    The 1974 streaker was Robert Opel, who ran behind David Niven onstage.

12. Question 12

    Who got a 12-minute standing ovation at the 1972 Academy Awards, which is longer than many acceptance speeches feel?

    1. A.Billy Crystal
    2. B.Charlie Chaplin received a 12-minute standing ovation at the 1972 Academy Awards.
    3. C.Bob Hope
    4. D.David Niven

    Answer: Charlie Chaplin received a 12-minute standing ovation at the 1972 Academy Awards.

    Charlie Chaplin was honored with a 12-minute standing ovation in 1972.

13. Question 13

    Who won Best Actor in 2003 and then surprised presenter Halle Berry with an onstage kiss?

    1. A.Rob Lowe
    2. B.Will Smith
    3. C.Adrien Brody kissed presenter Halle Berry after winning Best Actor in 2003.
    4. D.Sean Penn

    Answer: Adrien Brody kissed presenter Halle Berry after winning Best Actor in 2003.

    Adrien Brody kissed Halle Berry after his 2003 Best Actor win.

These hard Academy Awards trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.

1. Question 1

   Which film took home the now-defunct award for Unique and Artistic Picture at the very first Academy Awards?

   Answer: Sunrise won the separate Unique and Artistic Picture award at the first ceremony.

   At the inaugural ceremony, Sunrise was honored in the separate category of Unique and Artistic Picture.

2. Question 2

   At age 83, who set the record as the oldest Best Actor winner by winning for The Father?

   Answer: Anthony Hopkins became the oldest Best Actor winner for The Father at age 83.

   Hopkins set the Best Actor age record with his win for The Father.

3. Question 3

   Who matched Walt Disney’s record by winning four Oscars in a single night in 2020?

   Answer: Bong Joon-ho tied Walt Disney's record with four Oscars in one night in 2020.

   Bong Joon-ho equaled Disney’s single-night individual win record with four Oscars in 2020.

4. Question 4

   Which accounting firm handles the tabulation of competitive Oscar ballots?

   Answer: PricewaterhouseCoopers tabulates the competitive Oscar ballots.

   The Academy’s competitive Oscar ballots are tabulated by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

5. Question 5

   Name the costume design legend who won eight competitive Oscars, the most ever by a woman.?

   Answer: Edith Head won eight competitive Oscars, the most ever by a woman.

   Edith Head holds the record for most competitive Oscar wins by a woman, with eight.

6. Question 6

   Who became the oldest competitive Oscar winner at age 89 for Call Me by Your Name?

   Answer: James Ivory became the oldest competitive Oscar winner at age 89 for Call Me by Your Name.

   James Ivory set the overall competitive age record with his Oscar for Call Me by Your Name.

7. Question 7

   Which living person has accumulated more Oscar nominations than anyone else?

   Answer: John Williams has received more Oscar nominations than any living person.

   Among living people, John Williams leads in total Oscar nominations.

8. Question 8

   How many acting Oscar nominations has Meryl Streep received?

   Answer: Meryl Streep has received 21 acting Oscar nominations.

   Streep’s acting nomination total stands at 21.

9. Question 9

   What is the only X-rated film ever to win Best Picture?

   Answer: Midnight Cowboy is the only X-rated film to win Best Picture.

   Only Midnight Cowboy achieved a Best Picture win while carrying an X rating.

10. Question 10

    Which performer became the youngest competitive acting winner by winning at age 10 for Paper Moon?

    Answer: Tatum O'Neal became the youngest competitive acting winner at age 10 for Paper Moon.

    Tatum O’Neal set the youngest competitive acting winner record with Paper Moon.

11. Question 11

    The Academy Awards first reached television screens in what year?

    Answer: The first Academy Awards broadcast on television was in 1953.

    The Oscars made their television debut with the 1953 ceremony.

12. Question 12

    In the United States, what year marked the first Academy Awards telecast in color?

    Answer: The first Academy Awards broadcast in color in the United States was in 1966.

    The Oscars’ first U.S. color broadcast took place in 1966.

13. Question 13

    Besides the Dolby Theatre, which Los Angeles transit landmark also hosted the 2021 Oscars?

    Answer: Union Station in Los Angeles also hosted the 2021 Oscars.

    The 2021 ceremony used Union Station in addition to the Dolby Theatre.

14. Question 14

    Pin down the date: on what date did the first Academy Awards ceremony take place?

    Answer: The first Academy Awards ceremony was held on May 16, 1929.

    The Academy’s inaugural awards ceremony was held on May 16, 1929.