Famous British Movies

British cinema has been one of the most influential cinema in the 20th century. While it did not have the sheer budget of Hollywood, it has produced some unforgettable and incredibly fine movies that we all either grew up on or heard about. How about YOU? Did you watch many British films? This test will quiz you on British cinema between the '60s to the '90s. Ready for the challenge?
 
 
In the 1962 British film "Lawrence of Arabia," who plays the title character T.E. Lawrence?
Peter O'Toole
Alec Guinness
Omar Sharif
Anthony Quinn
 
 
Which 1964 British film stars Julie Andrews as a magical nanny?
The Sound of Music
Mary Poppins
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
 
 
Who directed the 1971 British film "A Clockwork Orange"?
Stanley Kubrick
Lindsay Anderson
Ken Russell
Nicolas Roeg
 
 
In the 1981 British film "Chariots of Fire", what sport is the primary focus of the story?
Football
Running
Swimming
Boxing
 
 
Which 1986 British film, directed by Roland Joffé, is set during the Cambodian genocide?
The Killing Fields
Cry Freedom
Platoon
The Mission
 
 
Who plays the main character, Detective Sergeant Johnson, in the 1980 British film "The Long Good Friday"?
Bob Hoskins
Michael Caine
Richard Burton
Sean Connery
 
 
In the 1965 British film "Darling," Julie Christie won an Academy Award for Best Actress. What is her character's name?
Diana Scott
Lara Antipova
Liz
Laura Jesson
 
 
In the 1963 British film "Tom Jones," who plays the titular character?
Albert Finney
Lawrence Olivier
Richard Harris
Dirk Bogarde
 
 
The 1992 British film "Howards End," stars Anthony Hopkins and...
Emma Thompson
Julie Andrews
Helen Mirren
Maggie Smith
 
 
In the 1996 British film "Trainspotting," who plays the character Renton?
Ewan McGregor
Robert Carlyle
Jonny Lee Miller
Kenneth Branagh
 
 
Which 1994 British film is a romantic comedy about a group of friends attending social events?
Notting Hill
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Sense and Sensibility
Orlando
 
 
Who plays the character Queen Elizabeth I in the 1998 British film "Elizabeth"?
Cate Blanchett
Kate Winslet
Helen Mirren
Judi Dench
 
 
Which British film, released in 1996, features a group of unemployed steelworkers from Sheffield?
Shallow Grave
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Snatch
The Full Monty
 
Not your favorite cinema
While you may have gotten a few answers right, it seems you didn't really know these movies and so got a low score. You can try again for a better one, or have a look at our answers. In any case, if you haven't seen these classics of British cinema, we highly recommend them!
 
A film enjoyer
While you aren't 100% familiar with these movies and all their details, you've shown that you definitely enjoy British cinema and have seen a good number of these movies. You can try again for a better score, but you did pretty well for yourself!
 
A Film Enthusiast
It seems you know a whole lot about British cinema! You must have really enjoyed many of these movies, and why not? They are terrific gems in the history of cinema's crown. We take of our hats to you, as you've aced this test!
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