40 Comedy Movie Trivia Questions
Who doesn’t love a good laugh?
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just enjoy a good chuckle, testing your knowledge of comedy films can teach you a lot more that what you know.
So, grab some popcorn and get ready for a laughter-filled journey with these comedy movie trivia questions!
Here we go.
Comedy Movie Trivia Questions
- In the 1994 film “Dumb and Dumber,” what is the name of the fictional town the characters Lloyd and Harry are trying to get to, where they believe they can return a briefcase full of money?
- In “Groundhog Day” (1993), how many times does Phil Connors, played by Bill Murray, relive Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, according to the director Harold Ramis?
- In “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” (1975), what is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
- In the movie “The Big Lebowski” (1998), what is the name of the millionaire’s daughter who is supposedly kidnapped?
- In “Ghostbusters” (1984), what is the name of the ancient Sumerian god of destruction that the Ghostbusters face at the end of the movie?
- In “Superbad” (2007), what fake name does Fogell use on his fake ID?
- In “Airplane!” (1980), what is Dr. Rumack’s famous line after being told by a passenger, “Surely you can’t be serious”?
- In “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004), what jazz flute song does Ron Burgundy play during his impromptu performance in a jazz club?
- In “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014), what is the name of the priceless Renaissance painting that is central to the film’s plot?
- In “Zoolander” (2001), what is the name of the look Derek Zoolander unveils at the end of the movie, which is also the name of his center for kids who can’t read good?
- In “The Princess Bride” (1987), what is the name of the giant rat creatures Westley fights in the Fire Swamp?
- In “Step Brothers” (2008), what do Brennan and Dale set up in their shared room after they decide to bunk their beds?
- In “Bridesmaids” (2011), what kind of business does Annie, played by Kristen Wiig, fail to keep open, leading to much of her depression?
- In “The Hangover” (2009), what is the name of the hotel suite where the characters stay in Las Vegas?
- In “Office Space” (1999), what is the name of the company that Peter Gibbons works for?
- In “Caddyshack” (1980), what is the name of the exclusive golf club where the movie is set?
- In “There’s Something About Mary” (1998), what unusual item does Ted use to style his hair before going on a date with Mary?
- In “Napoleon Dynamite” (2004), what is the name of Napoleon’s llama?
- In “Tropic Thunder” (2008), what is the name of the fake movie within the movie that the actors are shooting in Vietnam?
- In “Shaun of the Dead” (2004), what is the name of the pub where Shaun and his friends plan to take refuge during the zombie outbreak?
- In “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005), what is the name of the electronics store where Andy Stitzer works?
- In “Blazing Saddles” (1974), what is the name of the railroad worker who becomes the first black sheriff of Rock Ridge?
- In “Hot Fuzz” (2007), what is the name of the village where the movie is set, which is famous for its low crime rate and annual village fete?
- In “The Mask” (1994), what is the name of the Norse god whose mask Stanley Ipkiss finds?
- In “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986), what type of car does Ferris convince Cameron to let them borrow for their day off?
- In “Clueless” (1995), what is Cher’s last name?
- In “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!” (1988), what is the name of the villain who plans to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II?
- In “Beetlejuice” (1988), what is the name of the handbook given to the recently deceased?
- In “Coming to America” (1988), what is the name of the fictional African country Prince Akeem hails from?
- In “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (2004), what is the name of the rare shark Steve Zissou is hunting?
- In “Pineapple Express” (2008), what is the name of the rare strain of weed that Dale and Saul are running from a drug lord for possessing?
- In “The Royal Tenenbaums” (2001), what sport did Richie Tenenbaum play professionally before having a breakdown?
- In “The Jerk” (1979), what is the name of the invention that makes Navin R. Johnson rich?
- In “Young Frankenstein” (1974), what is the name of the assistant who helps Dr. Frederick Frankenstein create his monster?
- In “Trading Places” (1983), what are the two commodities that Louis Winthorpe III and Billy Ray Valentine manipulate to ruin the Duke brothers?
- In “The Blues Brothers” (1980), what is the name of the Catholic orphanage where Jake and Elwood were raised?
- In “A Fish Called Wanda” (1988), what type of animal is Wanda?
- In “Wayne’s World” (1992), what song do Wayne and Garth famously lip-sync in the car?
- In “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” (1997), what is the name of Dr. Evil’s cat?
- In “DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story” (2004), what is the name of the dodgeball tournament the characters compete in?
Answers
- Aspen, Colorado.
- Harold Ramis mentioned that Phil relives the day 10,000 times, though this number isn’t explicitly stated in the film.
- The question is a trick one in the movie, leading to a humorous exchange. The correct answer requires specifying whether you mean an African or European swallow, which the characters fail to do.
- Bunny Lebowski.
- Gozer the Gozerian.
- McLovin.
- “I am serious… and don’t call me Shirley.”
- “Aqualung” by Jethro Tull, although in the film, the performance is purely fictional and comedic, not an actual song by Jethro Tull.
- “Boy with Apple.”
- “Magnum.”
- Rodents of Unusual Size (R.O.U.S.).
- A homemade bunk bed, which eventually collapses.
- A bakery specializing in cakes.
- The Caesar’s Palace villa.
- Initech.
- Bushwood Country Club.
- Hair gel (implied to be semen from a misunderstanding).
- Tina.
- “Tropic Thunder.”
- The Winchester.
- SmartTech.
- Bart.
- Sandford.
- Loki.
- A 1961 Ferrari 250GT California.
- Horowitz.
- Vincent Ludwig.
- “Handbook for the Recently Deceased.”
- Zamunda.
- The Jaguar shark.
- Pineapple Express.
- Tennis.
- The Opti-Grab.
- Igor.
- Frozen concentrated orange juice and pork bellies.
- St. Helen of the Blessed Shroud Orphanage.
- She’s not an animal; Wanda is one of the main characters and is a human. The confusion might arise from the title, which suggests an animal theme, but “Wanda” refers to a character played by Jamie Lee Curtis.
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen.
- Mr. Bigglesworth.
- The Las Vegas International Dodgeball Open.