Can you guess the movie hero from their cinematic signature lines?

By: Olivia Cantor
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can you guess the movie hero from their cinematic signature lines?
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About This Quiz

A film is sometimes best remembered by the signature lines that its characters speak. Whether it's a profound one-liner, or a repeated catchphrase/dialogue, these heroic lines are as unforgettable as the characters themselves. Think you know a lot of these heroic signature lines or catchphrases? Then take this quiz to find out!
This famous British detective always uttered this line whenever he spoke with his assistant: "Elementary, my dear Watson.” Who was he?
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes uttered the line "Elementary, my dear Watson,” even in the earliest film about him. He's addressing his assistant and friend, Watson.
Dr. Who
Austin Powers
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Who said this, while ordering a martini in between fighting international crime and doing espionage work: "Shaken, not stirred.”
Mork and Mindy
James Bond
James Bond always drank his martinis "Shaken, not stirred." From a mixologist's viewpoint, that makes a difference.
Remington Steele
Superman
In the "Star Wars" saga, this quote is said a lot: "May the force be with you.” But who said it first?
Han Solo
Han Solo was the first one to utter the iconic "Star Wars" line, "May the force be with you." He said this in the very first film, when he was wishing Luke good luck for his first flight as a resistance pilot.
Princess Leia
Luke Skywalker
Yoda

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This diminutive, wise hero of the "Star Wars" saga once said: "Do or do not. There is no try.” Who was this sage Jedi?
Yoda
Yoda always dished his sage words in a backwards manner. Perhaps it's a Jedi syntax problem...
BB8
Klingon
Princess Leia
Aside from repeatedly telling people his complete name, he always appended it with this: "You killed my father. Prepare to die.” Who is this "Princess Bride" hothead?
Giovanni Ribisi
Gaston Le Fou
Iñigo Montoya
Iñigo Montoya always said this line in "The Princess Bride." It was an invitation to duel.
Anton Chekhov
This international man of mystery always uttered his sexy catchphrase: "Yeah baby!” Who was he?
Dirk Doodler
John Gigolo
Austin Powers
Austin Powers was the very groovy spy who always had pretty babes near and around him. So yeah, baby, you go!
James Bond

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Before he turns into The Hulk, this man of medicine warns you: "You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.”
Dr. Robert King
Dr. Bruce Banner
Bruce Banner gives ample warning to people before he gets angry. Can't say they weren't warned!
Dr. Spock
Dr. Strange
This low IQ man with a high-quality heart always said this: "Stupid is as stupid does.” Who was he?
Mario O'Hara
Billy Elliot
Dumbo
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump had a whole box of goodie quotes to stretch through the entire film. This one is the catchphrase that gets him the most, though.
This futuristic cyborg -- who time-travels -- dropped this warning: "I'll be back!” Who is he?
Predator
Terminator
While the Terminator said "I'll be back" in the first film, redemption came when the line was used again in "T2," when the Terminator was already kind of a good guy. The line was used several times in other films in the Terminator franchise.
Rambo
Alien

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This lovable ‘80s alien always wanted to connect, and said this line often: "Phone home.” Who was this creature?
Kokey
ALF
R2D2
E.T.
E.T. is the extra-terrestrial being who wanted to phone home. Good thing it learned a bit of English.
Which of the "Toy Story" toys always said this catchphrase: "To infinity and beyond!”
the green soldiers
Mr. Potato Head
Woody
Buzz Lightyear
Buzz Lightyear toys had a signature catchphrase: "To infinity and beyond!" Of course, Andy's Buzz didn't understand that he was just a toy in the beginning...
Who is Daniel-san's karate mentor, who always said this to the wannabe fighter: "Wax on, wax off."
Mr. Miyagi
Mr. Miyagi was everyone's favorite karate instructor in the '80s. He was a bit stereotypical manner, but lovable nonetheless.
Kung Fu
Kill Bill
Anton

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This Star Trek favorite always said this line: "Live long and prosper.” Which character was this?
Lt. Data
Spock
Spock was always level-leaded in his demeanor and his words. As a way of saying goodbye, this quote was said in its place.
Scotty
Kirk
Which of the Greek kings shouted this war-like catchphrase, naming his city-state in the process: "This is Sparta!”
King Leonidas
This line was said in the film, "300." King Leonidas, the brave Spartan king, said it.
King Orpheus
King Perseus
King Oedipus
This top prize fighter gives a shout out to his wife when he says "Yo Adrian!” Who is he?
Rambo
Predator
Rocky
Rocky Balboa shows his love for his wife when he shouts her name while bloodied in the ring.
Ali

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This masked man always said this to his horse before they rode off: "Hi-yo Silver, away!” Who was this?
Bill Hickock
Young Gun
Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger's signature catchphrase originated on radio. In the latest film version, though, Tonto mocks the line.
Wyatt Earp
Who said this, in between battling European terrorists inside Nakatomi Plaza: "Yippie ki-yay, m*th*rf*ck*r!”
Lawrence
Rhett Butler
Charles Foster Kane
John McClane
John McClane was the NYPD policeman who was trapped in an LA terrorist heist. He says this line in "Die Hard."
"In the name of all that is good, your wrath upon this world is over,” challenges this daughter of Queen Hippolyta. What's her name?
Mordor
Diana
Diana's complete catchphrase is: "I am Diana of Themyscira, daughter of Hippolyta. In the name of all that is good, your wrath upon this world is over.” But we all know her as Wonder Woman.
Galadriel
Elizabeth

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When football player Rod Tidwell shouted this catchphrase, his egotistical manager also shouted it. Who said this? "Show me the money!”
Bill Bixby
Prof. Kane
Jerry Maguire
jerry Maguire, the titular character, shouted "Show me the money!" He was played to a T by Tom Cruise.
Elliot
This self-aware "sticky" superhero said: "With great power comes great responsibility.” Who said it?
Thor
Spiderman
Tobey Maguire's Spiderman said this line. Too bad he didn't stick around longer for more movies...
Nick Fury
Lena Horn
Clint Eastwood's character said this in "Sudden Impact": "Go ahead, make my day.” What's his name?
Harry Callahan
Dirty Harry Callahan said many tough guy macho lines in cinema. This is one of them.
Mike Segal
Rio Ranchero
Nick Fury

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Which of the magnanimous Greek gods said this line: "Release the Kraken!"
Hephaestus
Zeus
Zeus uttered this famous line in "Clash of the Titans." He wanted to wipe out a lot of things.
Ares
Apollo
These two ‘90s goofballs broadcast their indie TV show from a basement, and they always said this if they thought they were below someone's stature: "We're not worthy! We're not worthy!” Who are these "teens" from TV, who crossed over to the movies?
Beavis and Butthead
Mork and MIndy
Wayne and Garth
Wayne and Garth are the two Illinois-based goofballs who ran an independent show called "Wayne's World." This famous SNL skit became a movie that became a hit.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
This poor boy in a big ship proclaimed "I'm the king of the world!” Who is he?
Jack
In "Titanic," it was a young artist named Jack who fell in love with a rich gal named Rose.
Horace
Malcolm
Leopold

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Take it from this Kansas girl when she says "There's no place like home.” Who is this lost Emerald City-zen?
Dorothy
Dorothy Gale said "There's no place like home." Even if Emerald City is cool, she misses Kansas a lot.
Elfaba
Glinda
Alice
This real-life line said by an astronaut also became cinematic gold: "Houston, we have a problem.” Who was this Apollo 13 astronaut?
Bill Bixby
John Glenn
Jim Lovell
Jim Lovell is the celebrated astronaut whose Apollo 13 mission was made into a movie. He was played by Tom Hanks.
Neil Armstrong
This Scottish warrior pep talked his men by saying this: "They may take away our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!” Who was he?
Hugh Hefner
William Wallace
William Wallace, Braveheart, uttered this quote. He was portrayed by Mel Gibson.
Rob Roy
James Wordsworth

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One of the Ghostbusters got a dose of his own medicine, so to speak, when he said this: "I've been slimed!” Who was this?
Winston Zeddmore
Dr. Ray Stanz
Dr. Egon Spengler
Dr. Peter Venkman
Dr. Peter Venkman was kind of a slimeball himself, since he sometimes forced his "charming self" onto women.
Every ‘90s-bred kid mimicked this character's signature catchphrase: "As if!” Who was this "Clueless" gal?
Cher Horowitz
"Clueless" popularized the catchphrase "As if!" to refer to something really ridiculous or outrageous. It was made popular by Cher Horowitz.
Amy Heckerling
Lindsay Lohan
Clarice Sterling
This American ensconced in Casablanca used to say this to his gal: "Here's looking at you, kid.” Who was he?
Bill Durham
George Monroe
Rick Blaine
Humphrey Bogart played Rick Blaine in "Casablanca." This film produced many other memorable lines.
John Doe

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This "Funny Girl" dropped this memorable line: "Hello, gorgeous!” Who was this beauty?
Wong Foo
Fanny Brice
Fanny Brice was played by Barbra Streisand. This catchphrase appeared in "Funny Girl."
Shirley Bass
Lola Marina
Patrick Swayze got even sexier on the dance floor when he uttered this line: "Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” What was his character's name?
Johnny Moonlight
Johnny Livemore
Johnny Castle
Johnny Castle was the sexy dance instructor in "Dirty Dancing." He was the one who said this line.
Johnny Shahani
This ex-military officer, now blind, always liked to say "Hoo-ah!” whenever he felt something good, especially if he got a whiff of a "Scent of a Woman." Who was he?
Lt. Col. Mark McClure
Lt. Col. Doogie Howser
Lt. Col. Frank Slade
Lt. Col. Frank Slade was played by Al Pacino. He was a hit in his "Scent of a Woman" role.
Lt. Col. Rick Moriarty

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This poetic teacher gave an old Latin catchphrase new life when he declared "Carpe diem!" so his students could seize the day. Who was he?
Seymour Bluff
John Keating
John Keating was the famous English teacher who taught his boys a thing or two about poetry and life. This was in the film "Dead Poets Society."
Marshall McLuhan
Burt Lancaster
When this dapper character got fed up with a certain spoiled Southern belle, he said this to her: "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." Who was he?
Robert Redford
T.E. Lawrence
Omar Shariff
Rhett Butler
Rhett Butler said this classic line of how to draw a line between him and a former love. And yeah, ouch!
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