The 1980s Oscars

The 1980s Oscars Quiz

The 1980s were a time of big hair, bigger soundtracks, and some of the most memorable films in Hollywood history. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Oscar-winning movies that defined this exciting decade in film.

From epic historical dramas to intimate personal stories, from war films to comedies, the 1980s offered a rich tapestry of cinematic experiences that continue to influence filmmaking today.

Whether you’re a film buff who can quote every line from “E.T.” or “Rain Man,” or a casual movie fan curious about this golden age of blockbusters and critical darlings, this quiz offers a chance to challenge yourself and perhaps learn some fascinating trivia about these landmark films.

So, grab your Rubik’s Cube, put on your favorite power ballad, and prepare to journey back to the era of VHS tapes and movie rental stores. It’s time to test your knowledge of 1980s Oscar-winning cinema. Ready? Action!

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1980s Oscars Quiz

Which 1980 film about a dysfunctional family won Best Picture?

Who won Best Actor in 1981?

Which actress won Best Actress for her role in the 1981 film “On Golden Pond”?

What 1982 biopic about Mahatma Gandhi won Best Picture?

Who directed the 1983 Best Picture winner “Terms of Endearment”?

Which 1984 film about a composer with a hearing impairment won Best Picture?

Who won Best Actor for his role as a Cambodian journalist in the 1984 film “The Killing Fields”?

What 1985 film about Danish author Karen Blixen won Best Picture?

Which actress won Best Actress for her role in the 1986 film “Children of a Lesser God”?

Who won Best Actress for her role in the 1982 film “Sophie’s Choice”?

Which 1981 film about British runners won Best Picture?

Who won Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1980 film “Melvin and Howard”?

What 1989 film about racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood was nominated for Best Picture?

Which actress won Best Actress for her role in the 1988 film “The Accused”?

Who won Best Actor for his portrayal of Christy Brown in the 1989 film “My Left Foot”?

What 1987 epic war film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci won Best Picture?

Which 1989 film about an elderly Jewish woman and her African American chauffeur won Best Picture?

Who won Best Actor for his role as a savant in the 1988 film “Rain Man”?

What 1987 romantic comedy starring Cher won three Oscars including Best Actress?

Who directed the 1986 Vietnam War film “Platoon” which won Best Picture?

Which 1985 film about Mozart won Best Picture and seven other Oscars?

Who won Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1984 film “The Year of Living Dangerously”?

What 1983 space program film won four technical Oscars?

Who won Best Actor for his portrayal of Salieri in the 1984 film “Amadeus”?

What 1982 science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg won four Oscars?

Who won Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1980 film “Ordinary People”?

Which actress won Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1981 film “Reds”?

Who won Best Director for the 1983 film “Terms of Endearment”?

Which 1984 film about the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia won three Oscars?

Which 1986 Vietnam War film directed by Oliver Stone won Best Picture?

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