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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

  1. 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?

  2. 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?

  3. In “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” (1975), what is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

  4. In the movie “The Big Lebowski” (1998), what is the name of the millionaire’s daughter who is supposedly kidnapped?

  5. In “Ghostbusters” (1984), what is the name of the ancient Sumerian god of destruction that the Ghostbusters face at the end of the movie?

  6. In “Superbad” (2007), what fake name does Fogell use on his fake ID?

  7. In “Airplane!” (1980), what is Dr. Rumack’s famous line after being told by a passenger, “Surely you can’t be serious”?

  8. In “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004), what jazz flute song does Ron Burgundy play during his impromptu performance in a jazz club?

  9. In “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014), what is the name of the priceless Renaissance painting that is central to the film’s plot?

  10. 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?

  11. In “The Princess Bride” (1987), what is the name of the giant rat creatures Westley fights in the Fire Swamp?

  12. In “Step Brothers” (2008), what do Brennan and Dale set up in their shared room after they decide to bunk their beds?

  13. In “Bridesmaids” (2011), what kind of business does Annie, played by Kristen Wiig, fail to keep open, leading to much of her depression?

  14. In “The Hangover” (2009), what is the name of the hotel suite where the characters stay in Las Vegas?

  15. In “Office Space” (1999), what is the name of the company that Peter Gibbons works for?

  16. In “Caddyshack” (1980), what is the name of the exclusive golf club where the movie is set?

  17. In “There’s Something About Mary” (1998), what unusual item does Ted use to style his hair before going on a date with Mary?

  18. In “Napoleon Dynamite” (2004), what is the name of Napoleon’s llama?

  19. In “Tropic Thunder” (2008), what is the name of the fake movie within the movie that the actors are shooting in Vietnam?

  20. 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?

  21. In “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005), what is the name of the electronics store where Andy Stitzer works?

  22. In “Blazing Saddles” (1974), what is the name of the railroad worker who becomes the first black sheriff of Rock Ridge?

  23. 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?

  24. In “The Mask” (1994), what is the name of the Norse god whose mask Stanley Ipkiss finds?

  25. In “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986), what type of car does Ferris convince Cameron to let them borrow for their day off?

  26. In “Clueless” (1995), what is Cher’s last name?

  27. 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?

  28. In “Beetlejuice” (1988), what is the name of the handbook given to the recently deceased?

  29. In “Coming to America” (1988), what is the name of the fictional African country Prince Akeem hails from?

  30. In “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (2004), what is the name of the rare shark Steve Zissou is hunting?

  31. 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?

  32. In “The Royal Tenenbaums” (2001), what sport did Richie Tenenbaum play professionally before having a breakdown?

  33. In “The Jerk” (1979), what is the name of the invention that makes Navin R. Johnson rich?

  34. In “Young Frankenstein” (1974), what is the name of the assistant who helps Dr. Frederick Frankenstein create his monster?

  35. In “Trading Places” (1983), what are the two commodities that Louis Winthorpe III and Billy Ray Valentine manipulate to ruin the Duke brothers?

  36. In “The Blues Brothers” (1980), what is the name of the Catholic orphanage where Jake and Elwood were raised?

  37. In “A Fish Called Wanda” (1988), what type of animal is Wanda?

  38. In “Wayne’s World” (1992), what song do Wayne and Garth famously lip-sync in the car?

  39. In “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” (1997), what is the name of Dr. Evil’s cat?

  40. In “DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story” (2004), what is the name of the dodgeball tournament the characters compete in?

Answers

  1. Aspen, Colorado.

  2. Harold Ramis mentioned that Phil relives the day 10,000 times, though this number isn’t explicitly stated in the film.

  3. 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.

  4. Bunny Lebowski.

  5. Gozer the Gozerian.

  6. McLovin.

  7. “I am serious… and don’t call me Shirley.”

  8. “Aqualung” by Jethro Tull, although in the film, the performance is purely fictional and comedic, not an actual song by Jethro Tull.

  9. “Boy with Apple.”

  10. “Magnum.”

  11. Rodents of Unusual Size (R.O.U.S.).

  12. A homemade bunk bed, which eventually collapses.

  13. A bakery specializing in cakes.

  14. The Caesar’s Palace villa.

  15. Initech.

  16. Bushwood Country Club.

  17. Hair gel (implied to be semen from a misunderstanding).

  18. Tina.

  19. “Tropic Thunder.”

  20. The Winchester.

  21. SmartTech.

  22. Bart.

  23. Sandford.

  24. Loki.

  25. A 1961 Ferrari 250GT California.

  26. Horowitz.

  27. Vincent Ludwig.

  28. “Handbook for the Recently Deceased.”

  29. Zamunda.

  30. The Jaguar shark.

  31. Pineapple Express.

  32. Tennis.

  33. The Opti-Grab.

  34. Igor.

  35. Frozen concentrated orange juice and pork bellies.

  36. St. Helen of the Blessed Shroud Orphanage.

  37. 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.

  38. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen.

  39. Mr. Bigglesworth.

  40. The Las Vegas International Dodgeball Open.
Comedy Movie Trivia Questions