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Quiz about 15 Degrees of Matthew Broderick
Quiz about 15 Degrees of Matthew Broderick

15 Degrees of Matthew Broderick Quiz


See if you can get from Broderick to Broderick in fifteen moves!

A multiple-choice quiz by filmgal. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
filmgal
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
141,326
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
4481
Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (9/15), DeepHistory (15/15), Guest 174 (15/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Matthew Broderick starred with Laura Linney in which 2000 drama? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Laura Linney co-starred with Edward Norton in which 1996 courtroom drama? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Edward Norton starred opposite Drew Barrymore in which Woody Allen film? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Drew Barrymore was best friends with Brittany Murphy in which 2001 film? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Brittany Murphy starred with Angelina Jolie in which James Mangold film, set in a 1960s mental institution?

Answer: (Two Words No punctuation needed)
Question 6 of 15
6. Angelina Jolie co-starred with John Cusack in which film set around the hectic world of air traffic control?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 7 of 15
7. John Cusack was one of many actors, including Tim Blake Nelson who starred in which 1998 film, directed by Terrence Malick? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Tim Blake Nelson starred alongside George Clooney in which film by the Coen Brothers? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. George Clooney appeared with Ving Rhames in a movie adaptation of which Elmore Leonard novel? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Ving Rhames played a gangster married to Uma Thurman in which 1994 film?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 11 of 15
11. Uma Thurman had a small role opposite Natalie Portman in which film set around a high school reunion? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Natalie Portman appeared in which Michael Mann film, also starring Robert De Niro?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 13 of 15
13. Robert De Niro played an abusive step-father in which 1993 film co-starring Tobey Maguire? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Tobey Maguire starred as Reese Witherspoon's brother in which 1998 film? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Reese Witherspoon co-starred with Matthew Broderick in which 1999 film? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Matthew Broderick starred with Laura Linney in which 2000 drama?

Answer: You Can Count On Me

"You Can Count On Me" was written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan, who also worked on the screenplay for "Gangs of New York". The movie tells the story of a single mother whose life is turned upside down by the reappearance of her troublesome brother.
2. Laura Linney co-starred with Edward Norton in which 1996 courtroom drama?

Answer: Primal Fear

Edward Norton was nominated for an Oscar for his role as a murder suspect, who may not be all he seems.
3. Edward Norton starred opposite Drew Barrymore in which Woody Allen film?

Answer: Everyone Says I Love You

"Everyone Says I Love You" is a film about life on the Upper East Side of New York in the 1930s. The film was made partly as a musical, with the characters often breaking into song.
4. Drew Barrymore was best friends with Brittany Murphy in which 2001 film?

Answer: Riding In Cars With Boys

This film told the true story of Beverly D'Onofrio, and her struggle following the birth of her child when she was just 15 years old. The film also stars Steve Zahn.
5. Brittany Murphy starred with Angelina Jolie in which James Mangold film, set in a 1960s mental institution?

Answer: Girl Interrupted

A film based on the autobiography by Susanna Kaysen of the same name. It tells the story of her stay at a mental institution in the 1960s, following a supposed suicide bid. This film saw Angelina Jolie win an Oscar for her supporting role as sociopath, Lisa.
6. Angelina Jolie co-starred with John Cusack in which film set around the hectic world of air traffic control?

Answer: Pushing Tin

This film is set around an air traffic control center in New York. It is a workplace with particularly high testosterone levels, and incredibly big egos. These are tested with the arrival of new boy Russell, played by Billy Bob Thornton, who arrives with an impressive reputation.
7. John Cusack was one of many actors, including Tim Blake Nelson who starred in which 1998 film, directed by Terrence Malick?

Answer: The Thin Red Line

This film boasted many of Hollywood's top stars including George Clooney, Adrien Brody, Nick Nolte and John C. Reilly. It is an adaptation of the 1962 book by James Jones, and depicts the battle of Guadalcanal, during World War II.
8. Tim Blake Nelson starred alongside George Clooney in which film by the Coen Brothers?

Answer: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

This film was loosely based on Homer's "Odyssey", and tells the story of three convicts who escape from prison in the 1920s, to recover the stolen property stashed by one of them prior to being put away. George Clooney won a Golden Globe for his role as Ulysses McGill.
9. George Clooney appeared with Ving Rhames in a movie adaptation of which Elmore Leonard novel?

Answer: Out of Sight

"Out of Sight" also starred Jennifer Lopez as a US Marshall who gets caught up with bank robber Jack Foley's (Clooney) escape from prison. What follows is Lopez's character being torn between her attraction to Foley, and the professional commitment to prevent him pulling off another job.
10. Ving Rhames played a gangster married to Uma Thurman in which 1994 film?

Answer: Pulp Fiction

There are several theories surrounding the contents of the briefcase featured in the film. My favourite is that it contains Marsellus Wallace's soul. The band-aid he wears on his neck covers the scar caused by the soul's removal!
11. Uma Thurman had a small role opposite Natalie Portman in which film set around a high school reunion?

Answer: Beautiful Girls

This is a great film by Ted Demme, who sadly died of a heart attack at the age of 38. The film follows the lives of several high school friends, during the week leading up to a high school reunion. Old rivalries and romances are brought up as the group reminisces. The film also starred Matt Dillon and Timothy Hutton.
12. Natalie Portman appeared in which Michael Mann film, also starring Robert De Niro?

Answer: Heat

This film marked the first ever scene starring both Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. They have worked together before, on "Godfather Part II", though never shared a scene, as De Niro's story was made up of flashbacks. In "Heat", Natlie Portman played Al Pacino's step-daughter, Lauren.
13. Robert De Niro played an abusive step-father in which 1993 film co-starring Tobey Maguire?

Answer: This Boy's Life

The film also starred Ellen Barkin and Leonardo Di Caprio, as De Niro's wife and stepson. This movie tells the story of life in a small town in the 1950s. It also features an appearance from a young Eliza Dushku.
14. Tobey Maguire starred as Reese Witherspoon's brother in which 1998 film?

Answer: Pleasantville

"Pleasantville" is a story about two modern day high school kids who are sucked through their TV and find themselves living in a 1950s sitcom. This was the second film in which Tobey Maguire starred as Joan Allen's son. The first time was in Ang Lee's, "The Ice Storm".
15. Reese Witherspoon co-starred with Matthew Broderick in which 1999 film?

Answer: Election

Reese Witherspoon played over-achiever Tracy Flick, who would stop at nothing to get her own way, even if this meant making the life of her teacher, Mr. McAllister (Broderick) miserable, leading up to the school council elections.
Source: Author filmgal

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