Heist Films Trivia
Heist Films trivia explores a movie tradition built on planning, suspense, and the ever-present risk of betrayal. From classic capers to modern ensemble thrillers, the genre has shaped some of film’s most memorable twists, crews, and criminal masterminds.
Easy Heist Films Trivia
13 questions
These easy Heist Films trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
What year was "Ocean's Eleven" released?
Answer: 2001
"Ocean's Eleven" came out in 2001.
Question 2
Who plays Danny Ocean in "Ocean's Eleven"?
Answer: George Clooney
George Clooney plays Danny Ocean in "Ocean's Eleven.".
Question 3
In "Ocean's Eleven," which actor plays Rusty Ryan?
Answer: Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt is Rusty Ryan in "Ocean's Eleven.".
Question 4
The 2003 remake of "The Italian Job" stars which actor?
Answer: Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg stars in the 2003 remake of "The Italian Job.".
Question 5
Which small car is central to the getaway in "The Italian Job" (2003)?
Answer: Mini Cooper
The Mini Cooper cars are central to the getaway in the 2003 film.
Question 6
Who directed "Inside Man"?
Answer: Spike Lee
"Inside Man" was directed by Spike Lee.
Question 7
Which actor plays detective Keith Frazier in "Inside Man"?
Answer: Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington plays detective Keith Frazier in "Inside Man.".
Question 8
Who directed "Baby Driver"?
Answer: Edgar Wright
"Baby Driver" was directed by Edgar Wright.
Question 9
Who plays the title character in "Baby Driver"?
Answer: Ansel Elgort
Ansel Elgort plays the title character in "Baby Driver.".
Question 10
"Logan Lucky" is set around what kind of event?
Answer: A NASCAR event
The story of "Logan Lucky" is set around a NASCAR event.
Question 11
Who directed "Logan Lucky"?
Answer: Steven Soderbergh
"Logan Lucky" was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Question 12
Who leads the crew in "Ocean's 8"?
Answer: Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock leads the crew in "Ocean's 8.".
Question 13
Who stars in the 1999 heist film "Entrapment"?
Answer: Sean Connery
The 1999 film "Entrapment" stars Sean Connery.
Heist Films Family Trivia
12 questions
These family Heist Films trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
Which famous author wrote the book that inspired "Fantastic Mr. Fox"?
Answer: Roald Dahl
"Fantastic Mr. Fox" is based on a book by Roald Dahl.
Question 2
In what year did "Fantastic Mr. Fox" arrive in theaters?
Answer: 2009
The film "Fantastic Mr. Fox" was released in 2009.
Question 3
Who directed the crafty caper movie "Fantastic Mr. Fox"?
Answer: Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson directed "Fantastic Mr. Fox.".
Question 4
Who provides the voice of Mrs. Fox in "Fantastic Mr. Fox"?
Answer: Meryl Streep
Mrs. Fox is voiced by Meryl Streep.
Question 5
Mr. Fox keeps sneaking food from which three farmers?
Answer: Boggis, Bunce, and Bean
The heist targets in "Fantastic Mr. Fox" are the farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean.
Question 6
True or false: "Fantastic Mr. Fox" was released in 2009.?
Answer: True
Yes. "Fantastic Mr. Fox" came out in 2009.
Question 7
What year did the feathered escape adventure "Chicken Run" hatch onto screens?
Answer: 2000
"Chicken Run" was released in 2000.
Question 8
Which studio made "Chicken Run"?
Answer: Aardman Animations
"Chicken Run" was made by Aardman Animations.
Question 9
Who voices Rocky in "Chicken Run"?
Answer: Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson voices Rocky in "Chicken Run.".
Question 10
Which actor voices Ginger, the determined leader in "Chicken Run"?
Answer: Julia Sawalha
Ginger is voiced by Julia Sawalha.
Question 11
A barnyard breakout with clay chickens: what year was "Chicken Run" released?
Answer: 2000
The release year for "Chicken Run" is 2000.
Question 12
In what year did "The Bad Guys" make its big-screen debut?
Answer: 2022
"The Bad Guys" was released in 2022.
Fun Heist Films Trivia
13 questions
These fun Heist Films trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Which Academy Award did "The Sting" swagger away with?
- A.Best Original Screenplay
- B.Best Actor
- C.Best Picture
- D.Best Director
Answer: Best Picture
"The Sting" won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Question 2
What year did "The Sting" arrive in theaters?
- A.1973
- B.1971
- C.1975
- D.1977
Answer: 1973
"The Sting" was released in 1973.
Question 3
Which star appears in "The Sting" alongside all the cons and charm?
- A.Paul Newman
- B.Steve McQueen
- C.Dustin Hoffman
- D.Gene Hackman
Answer: Paul Newman
Paul Newman stars in "The Sting.".
Question 4
Name the co-star of "The Sting" who shares top billing with Paul Newman.?
Answer: Robert Redford
Robert Redford co-stars in "The Sting.".
Question 5
In "Now You See Me," what is the flashy team name used by the central group of illusionists?
- A.The Grand Illusionists
- B.Four Horsemen
- C.The Magic Circle
- D.The Ace Squad
Answer: The Four Horsemen
"Now You See Me" features a team called the Four Horsemen.
Question 6
True or false: "Now You See Me" was released in 2013.?
Answer: True
"Now You See Me" was released in 2013.
Question 7
Who plays J. Daniel Atlas in "Now You See Me"?
Answer: Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg plays J. Daniel Atlas in "Now You See Me.".
Question 8
Which actor plays Merritt McKinney in "Now You See Me"?
Answer: Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson plays Merritt McKinney in "Now You See Me.".
Question 9
What precious object sits at the center of "The Pink Panther" (1963)?
Answer: The Pink Panther diamond
"The Pink Panther" (1963) centers on a jewel called the Pink Panther diamond.
Question 10
Who plays Inspector Clouseau in "The Pink Panther"?
Answer: Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers plays Inspector Clouseau in "The Pink Panther.".
Question 11
Which director helmed "Catch Me If You Can"?
Answer: Steven Spielberg
"Catch Me If You Can" was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Question 12
In "Catch Me If You Can," who plays con artist Frank Abagnale Jr.?
Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio plays con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. in "Catch Me If You Can.".
Question 13
Who plays Carl Hanratty in "Catch Me If You Can"?
Answer: Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks plays Carl Hanratty in "Catch Me If You Can.".
Funny Heist Films Trivia
13 questions
These funny Heist Films trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
Who directed "A Fish Called Wanda," proving that organized chaos still needs a director's chair?
- A.Charles Crichton
- B.John Cleese
- C.Woody Allen
- D.Guy Ritchie
Answer: Charles Crichton
"A Fish Called Wanda" was directed by Charles Crichton.
Question 2
Which co-writer helped cook up the caper comedy "A Fish Called Wanda"?
- A.Charles Crichton
- B.Kevin Kline
- C.Bill Murray
- D.John Cleese
Answer: John Cleese
John Cleese co-wrote "A Fish Called Wanda.".
Question 3
In "A Fish Called Wanda," which actor turned criminal nonsense into Oscar gold with a Best Supporting Actor win?
Answer: Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for "A Fish Called Wanda.".
Question 4
Who plays Wanda Gershwitz in "A Fish Called Wanda"?
Answer: Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis plays Wanda Gershwitz in "A Fish Called Wanda.".
Question 5
What year did "Quick Change" arrive, ready to make a getaway with audiences?
Answer: 1990
"Quick Change" was released in 1990.
Question 6
In "Quick Change," who plays Grimm, the guy at the center of the not-so-quick change?
Answer: Bill Murray
Bill Murray plays Grimm in "Quick Change.".
Question 7
Which co-star joins the chaos in "Quick Change" alongside the film's central getaway mess?
Answer: Geena Davis
Geena Davis co-stars in "Quick Change.".
Question 8
Who directed "Tower Heist," a movie whose title sounds like real estate with larceny included?
- A.Guy Ritchie
- B.Woody Allen
- C.Charles Crichton
- D.Brett Ratner
Answer: Brett Ratner
"Tower Heist" was directed by Brett Ratner.
Question 9
Which star headlines "Tower Heist," where the building is tall and the patience is short?
- A.Eddie Murphy
- B.Bill Murray
- C.Martin Lawrence
- D.Ben Stiller
Answer: Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller stars in "Tower Heist.".
Question 10
In "Tower Heist," who plays Slide, the character with a name that already sounds halfway to a getaway?
Answer: Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy plays Slide in "Tower Heist.".
Question 11
Who plays Frenchy in "Small Time Crooks," giving the caper an extra side of comic flavor?
Answer: Tracey Ullman
Tracey Ullman plays Frenchy in "Small Time Crooks.".
Question 12
Which actor stars in "Blue Streak" as a thief posing as a detective, a résumé choice HR would definitely question?
Answer: Martin Lawrence
"Blue Streak" stars Martin Lawrence is a thief posing as a detective.
Question 13
"Masterminds" is based on which robbery, proving reality occasionally writes very weird scripts?
Answer: Loomis Fargo
"Masterminds" is based on the 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery.
Hard Heist Films Trivia
14 questions
These hard Heist Films trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
Which filmmaker directed the 1950 heist landmark "The Asphalt Jungle"?
Answer: John Huston directed "The Asphalt Jungle."
"The Asphalt Jungle" was directed by John Huston.
Question 2
In "The Asphalt Jungle," who plays Dix Handley?
Answer: Sterling Hayden plays Dix Handley.
Sterling Hayden is the actor behind Dix Handley in "The Asphalt Jungle.".
Question 3
Name the director of the French heist classic "Rififi."?
Answer: Jules Dassin directed "Rififi."
Jules Dassin is the director of "Rififi.".
Question 4
About how long does the centerpiece heist in "Rififi" run with almost no dialogue or music?
Answer: About 30 minutes.
The central heist sequence in "Rififi" lasts about 30 minutes and is notable for its near-silence.
Question 5
Who is the racetrack-heist planner in Stanley Kubrick's "The Killing"?
Answer: Johnny Clay is the planner.
Johnny Clay is identified is the racetrack-heist planner in "The Killing.".
Question 6
Which director helmed "The Killing"?
Answer: Stanley Kubrick directed "The Killing."
Stanley Kubrick directed "The Killing.".
Question 7
Which actor plays Frank in "Thief"?
Answer: James Caan plays Frank.
The lead character Frank in "Thief" is played by James Caan.
Question 8
Who composed the score for the wartime caper "Kelly's Heroes"?
Answer: Lalo Schifrin composed the score.
The score for "Kelly's Heroes" was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Question 9
The title of "Topkapi" refers to what specific place in Istanbul?
Answer: Topkapi Palace.
"Topkapi" takes its title from Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
Question 10
In what year was "Topkapi" released?
Answer: 1964.
The release year of "Topkapi" is 1964.
Question 11
What historical setting does "The First Great Train Robbery" use for its story?
Answer: It is set in Victorian England.
The film's setting is identified is Victorian England.
Question 12
Which real-life robbery inspired the 2008 heist film "The Bank Job"?
Answer: The Baker Street robbery.
"The Bank Job" was inspired by the Baker Street robbery.
Question 13
In "Sexy Beast," what is the name of the ex-con at the center of the film?
Answer: Gal Dove.
The ex-con featured in "Sexy Beast" is Gal Dove.
Question 14
Who plays Gal Dove in "Sexy Beast"?
Answer: Ray Winstone plays Gal Dove.
Ray Winstone is the actor who portrays Gal Dove.
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