Name These Classic Films to Prove You're a True Movie Buff

This is an opportunity to prove that you are truly a movie buff. All of these films are 20th Century classics. They range from the dawn of film to possibly the last blockbuster of the 20th century. Can you recognize them all just from these hints?

Despite being a fictional baseball film, it portrays the true story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. 

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A League of Their Own stars Geena Davis, Rosie O'Donnell, Madonna, and Tom Hanks. The film details the story of the very first All-Girl baseball team. 

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A League of Their Own stars Geena Davis, Rosie O'Donnell, Madonna, and Tom Hanks. The film details the story of the very first All-Girl baseball team. 

This Steven Spielberg-directed film stars Tom Hanks as a WWII soldier.

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Saving Private Ryan was released in 1998. It stars incredible actors like Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Vin Diesel, and so many more.

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Saving Private Ryan was released in 1998. It stars incredible actors like Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Vin Diesel, and so many more.

This 1991 thriller follows an FBI agent and her bizarre relationship with a serial killer.

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Jodie Foster plays Clarice in Silence of the Lambs. She must gain the trust of serial killer Hannibal Lecter in order to gain information on Buffalo Bill, another serial killer who is on the loose. 

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Jodie Foster plays Clarice in Silence of the Lambs. She must gain the trust of serial killer Hannibal Lecter in order to gain information on Buffalo Bill, another serial killer who is on the loose. 

Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen, and Robert Duvall star in this Vietnam war film. 

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Apocalypse Now was directed by Frances Ford Coppola and released in 1979. The story follows Vietnam soldiers in 1970 and the effects that war had on their brains. 

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Apocalypse Now was directed by Frances Ford Coppola and released in 1979. The story follows Vietnam soldiers in 1970 and the effects that war had on their brains. 

This film features the famous line, "Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore."

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The Wizard of Oz is the first film to ever feature in color! Judy Garland plays a young girl who gets caught up in a tornado and transported to the wonderful land of Oz. 

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The Wizard of Oz is the first film to ever feature in color! Judy Garland plays a young girl who gets caught up in a tornado and transported to the wonderful land of Oz. 

This 1946 film stars Bette Davis as Margo Channing, a woman who took a stunning ingenue under her wing. 

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All About Eve follows an aspiring actress and a Broadway megastar who end up crossing paths and working together. The film stars Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, Marilyn Monroe, and so many more popular names.

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All About Eve follows an aspiring actress and a Broadway megastar who end up crossing paths and working together. The film stars Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, Marilyn Monroe, and so many more popular names.

Tom Hanks and Sally Field star in this touching film about a mentally disabled man and his incredibly life journey.

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Forrest Gump is one of the 20th century's most prized films. It was one of the highest and fastest grossing movies of all time.

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Forrest Gump is one of the 20th century's most prized films. It was one of the highest and fastest grossing movies of all time.

This 1942 classic follows a nightclub owner and his ex-lover as they try and escape the Nazis.

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Casablanca is regarded as one of the first iconic romance films. Humphrey Bogart plays Rick, a nightclub owner whose life gets disrupted when an ex-flame and her rebel husband need help escaping the Nazis. 

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Casablanca is regarded as one of the first iconic romance films. Humphrey Bogart plays Rick, a nightclub owner whose life gets disrupted when an ex-flame and her rebel husband need help escaping the Nazis. 

This film has a cast full of strong, independent women and the lessons from their friendships transcend generations.

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1989's Steel Magnolias features an incredible cast including Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Sally Field, and so many more! This film is highly regarded as one of the best movies centering around female friendship.

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1989's Steel Magnolias features an incredible cast including Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Sally Field, and so many more! This film is highly regarded as one of the best movies centering around female friendship.

This film starred Vivien Leigh, who played a woman who wanted to save her family from the Civil War. 

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Gone with the Wind is a nearly four-hour-long romance/drama film that was originally released in 1939. It's highly regarded as one of the most iconic classic films.

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Gone with the Wind is a nearly four-hour-long romance/drama film that was originally released in 1939. It's highly regarded as one of the most iconic classic films.

This film is about an Italian family living in New York City and fighting for power and money among other families. 

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The Godfather was released in 1972 and is one of the best mob movie staples of its era. This film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starred Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. 

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The Godfather was released in 1972 and is one of the best mob movie staples of its era. This film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starred Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. 

This film follows a bizarre affair between a new college graduate and his friend's bored, married mother. 

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The Graduate was directed by Mike Nichols and released in 1967. The film starred Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft. 

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The Graduate was directed by Mike Nichols and released in 1967. The film starred Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft. 

This film, by the famous Cohen Brothers, is loosely based on true events about a car salesman in Minneapolis. 

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Fargo stars Frances McDormand, Wiliams H Macy, and Steve Buscemi. It was released in 1996. 

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Fargo stars Frances McDormand, Wiliams H Macy, and Steve Buscemi. It was released in 1996. 

Sylvester Stallone was the star of this 1976 boxing drama. 

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Rocky was the first of many movies in the franchise that made Sylvester Stallone the face of boxing. Set in Philadelphia, the movie follows Rocky Balboa as he tries to go from small-time champ to the big leagues.

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Rocky was the first of many movies in the franchise that made Sylvester Stallone the face of boxing. Set in Philadelphia, the movie follows Rocky Balboa as he tries to go from small-time champ to the big leagues.

Natalie Wood starred in this musical set in New York City. 

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West Side Story is basically a rendition of Romeo and Juliet but set in "modern-day" and in New York City. The film was released in 1961 but fans are still obsessed with it to this day.

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West Side Story is basically a rendition of Romeo and Juliet but set in "modern-day" and in New York City. The film was released in 1961 but fans are still obsessed with it to this day.

This film, directed by Quentin Tarantino, is one of the most popular comedy noirs out there.

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Pulp Fiction is as gruesome as it is funny, which is probably what Tarantino wanted. Released in 1994, the film features John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, and so many more.

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Pulp Fiction is as gruesome as it is funny, which is probably what Tarantino wanted. Released in 1994, the film features John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, and so many more.

Stanley Kubrick shocked audiences with this film that looks into a dystopian future. 

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A Clockwork Orange is a 1972 film rendition of an even more confusing novel by Anthony Burgess. The dystopian film stars Malcolm McDowell and Adrienne Corri.

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A Clockwork Orange is a 1972 film rendition of an even more confusing novel by Anthony Burgess. The dystopian film stars Malcolm McDowell and Adrienne Corri.

This little alien accidentally fell to Earth and became best friends with a human boy in this film. 

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E.T. was an instant hit when it was released in 1982. It doesn't look like it, but this film defined an entire generation. (Fun fact: Mac and Me is a film that basically rips off E.T. and was produced by Mcdonalds.)

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E.T. was an instant hit when it was released in 1982. It doesn't look like it, but this film defined an entire generation. (Fun fact: Mac and Me is a film that basically rips off E.T. and was produced by Mcdonalds.)

Director Mel Brooks released this spooky comedy in 1974.

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Young Frankenstein stars Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder as they traverse bizarre science experiments, including creating a monster.

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Young Frankenstein stars Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder as they traverse bizarre science experiments, including creating a monster.

Despite its age, this film and the book it was made from are both widely celebrated and taught in schools.

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To Kill a Mockingbird is a world-famous book by Harper Lee and film by Robert Mulligan. The story follows a young lawyer as he defends a Black man from false accusation charges, and his children who are fascinated with a mentally ill, recluse neighbor. 

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To Kill a Mockingbird is a world-famous book by Harper Lee and film by Robert Mulligan. The story follows a young lawyer as he defends a Black man from false accusation charges, and his children who are fascinated with a mentally ill, recluse neighbor. 

This romantic musical from 1952 showcases an actress who struggles to transition from silent films to "talkies."

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Singin' In the Rain stars Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds as they traverse the new landscape of "talkies," which are just films with sound. This musical is still highly regarded despite its 1952 release.

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Singin' In the Rain stars Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds as they traverse the new landscape of "talkies," which are just films with sound. This musical is still highly regarded despite its 1952 release.

Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson stars in this American biker film.

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Easy Rider follows two motorcycle-riding hippies in Southern California. The film was released in 1969.

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Easy Rider follows two motorcycle-riding hippies in Southern California. The film was released in 1969.

This film is probably the film that everyone thinks of when they see Julia Roberts. She and Richard Gere made quite the impression together. 

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Pretty Woman is basically a modern-day Cinderella, except Julia Roberts is someone Richard Gere has to pay by the hour to be his companion. The film was released in 1980 but is still highly regarded as film royalty.

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Pretty Woman is basically a modern-day Cinderella, except Julia Roberts is someone Richard Gere has to pay by the hour to be his companion. The film was released in 1980 but is still highly regarded as film royalty.

Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film stars Ray Liotta, Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, and Lorraine Bracco.

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Scarface is an iconic novel-inspired film that follows a young man who grew up in a mob family. Naturally, things take a turn for the worse, and he has to navigate this dangerous way of life. 

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Scarface is an iconic novel-inspired film that follows a young man who grew up in a mob family. Naturally, things take a turn for the worse, and he has to navigate this dangerous way of life. 

This iconic, trend-setting horror flick used a mask made from a real mask of William Shatner, but painted white.

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Halloween is quite literally one of the best horror franchises out there, despite the fact that bunches of movies have been that haven't gotten much fanfare. This is also the series that launched Jamie Lee Curtis into stardom.

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Halloween is quite literally one of the best horror franchises out there, despite the fact that bunches of movies have been that haven't gotten much fanfare. This is also the series that launched Jamie Lee Curtis into stardom.

Robert De Niro stars in this film where a Vietnam vet slowly loses his grip on reality. 

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Taxi Driver was released in 1976 and directed by Martin Scorcese. De Niro plays a taxi driver who is so perturbed by the crime in the city that he starts to take things into his own hands, or so he thought. 

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Taxi Driver was released in 1976 and directed by Martin Scorcese. De Niro plays a taxi driver who is so perturbed by the crime in the city that he starts to take things into his own hands, or so he thought. 

This film features three failed scientists who turn into paranormal investigators. 

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Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! Ghostbusters came out in 1984 and features Bill Murray, Dan Akyroyd, and Harold Ramis. 

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Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! Ghostbusters came out in 1984 and features Bill Murray, Dan Akyroyd, and Harold Ramis. 

This film is recognized as the first "zombie" film, which launched an entire generation of films.

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Night of the Living Dead was released in 1968. Despite its age, it really holds up as an impactful horror zombie flick. 

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Night of the Living Dead was released in 1968. Despite its age, it really holds up as an impactful horror zombie flick. 

This baseball movie from 1989 stars Kevin Costner and Ray Liotta.

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Field of Dreams follows an Iowan farmer who has the urge to build a baseball field on his cornfield. Suddenly, ghosts of famous ball players start to visit.

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Field of Dreams follows an Iowan farmer who has the urge to build a baseball field on his cornfield. Suddenly, ghosts of famous ball players start to visit.

This film completely changed the way the world looks at sharks.

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Steven Spielberg single-handedly induced a generation's phobia of sharks with Jaws. The film was released in the summer of 1976 and many modern-day films and TV shows reference the terrifying-yet-amusing film. 

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Steven Spielberg single-handedly induced a generation's phobia of sharks with Jaws. The film was released in the summer of 1976 and many modern-day films and TV shows reference the terrifying-yet-amusing film. 

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet recreated a worldwide tragedy in this 1997 film. 

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Titanic was created in lieu of the 1912 tragedy in which thousands of crew and passengers sunk with the famous liner. This film is highly regarded as a cinematic masterpiece. 

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Titanic was created in lieu of the 1912 tragedy in which thousands of crew and passengers sunk with the famous liner. This film is highly regarded as a cinematic masterpiece. 

Marty McFly travels back in time with his eccentric scientist friend, Doc Brown. 

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Back to the Future created a cult following after its 1985 release. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd star in this sci-fi comedy.

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Back to the Future created a cult following after its 1985 release. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd star in this sci-fi comedy.

This iconic film is based on a popular novel of the same name. It tells the story of folks living in a mental institution and their attempt to overthrow the authority. 

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One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is easily one of Jack Nicolson's best works. He played Randle McMurphy, a criminal who pleaded insanity and was placed in a mental institution. 

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One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is easily one of Jack Nicolson's best works. He played Randle McMurphy, a criminal who pleaded insanity and was placed in a mental institution. 

Julie Andrews has quite a few songs in this 1965 classic.

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The Sound of Music follows the true story of the von Trapp Family Singers. The film, and its subsequent plays, was based on Maria von Trapp's autobiographical book.

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The Sound of Music follows the true story of the von Trapp Family Singers. The film, and its subsequent plays, was based on Maria von Trapp's autobiographical book.

This horror film completely changed how a generation views horror. 

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The Exorcist is a notable landmark film that's highly regarded as the "scariest of all time." Director William Friedkin usually resorted to actually scaring his actors in order to create real reactions, which is probably why it's so scary!

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The Exorcist is a notable landmark film that's highly regarded as the "scariest of all time." Director William Friedkin usually resorted to actually scaring his actors in order to create real reactions, which is probably why it's so scary!

This 1974 comedy-Western still holds up in today's standards.

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Blazing Saddles features Mel Brooks, Cleavon Little, and Gene Wilder as they take on a satirical look at the Western movies of their time.

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Blazing Saddles features Mel Brooks, Cleavon Little, and Gene Wilder as they take on a satirical look at the Western movies of their time.

This 1994 prison drama was based on a Stephen King novella of the same name. 

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The Shawshank Redemption bombed box offices but ended up becoming a cult classic as time went on. The film stars Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins as two prison pals who attempt an escape from a high-security prison. 

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The Shawshank Redemption bombed box offices but ended up becoming a cult classic as time went on. The film stars Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins as two prison pals who attempt an escape from a high-security prison. 

This 1981 follows an archaeologist who is trying to save an ancient relic from Nazis. 

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Steven Spielberg and George Lucas crafted Raiders of the Lost Ark and introduced Indiana Jones to the world. Played by Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones is on a mission to secure ancient relics. 

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Steven Spielberg and George Lucas crafted Raiders of the Lost Ark and introduced Indiana Jones to the world. Played by Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones is on a mission to secure ancient relics. 

This 1999 sci-fi classic details the inner workings of artificial reality and computer evildoers. 

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The Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Laurence Fishburne as they navigate the bizarre conflict of computers who became too powerful. This was the first film of a very popular series. 

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The Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Laurence Fishburne as they navigate the bizarre conflict of computers who became too powerful. This was the first film of a very popular series. 

A newspaper reporter is assigned to a story where he needs to decipher a man's dying words.

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Citizen Kane was released in 1941 and stars Orson Welles, Ruth Warrick, Anges Moorehead, and more. A reporter needs to decipher a newspaper magnates dying words but ends up revealing his intricate life. 

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Citizen Kane was released in 1941 and stars Orson Welles, Ruth Warrick, Anges Moorehead, and more. A reporter needs to decipher a newspaper magnates dying words but ends up revealing his intricate life. 

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