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When it comes to our favorite films, you could probably identify them from a screen grab, but can you identify them from a single sentence? Let's find out how well you can identify these highest grossing films of all time!
Which box office hit film stars: A former marine helps save the species, Na'vi, from a group of humans colonizing the moon, Pandora.
Avatar
"Avatar" was a sci-fi film released by director James Cameron in 2009. The film starred Sam Worthington as a disabled Marine vet who joined the Avatar program that was colonizing the moon of Pandora. The film also stars Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, and Michelle Rodriguez. The movie went on to become the highest grossing film of all time, making over $2.7 billion at the box office.
The Hobbit
Inside Out
Wonder Woman
Which box office hit film stars: Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark fighting for survival as they return to a competition for victors.
Blazing Saddles
The Towering Inferno
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" is the second film installment in "The Hunger Games" film series. The film reprises the roles of Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, and more.
The Hobbit
Which box office hit film stars: Two people who fall in love on a cruise ship before tragedy strikes.
Maleficient
Twister
Titanic
"Titanic" was the 1997 blockbuster hit starring Leonard DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. It's the story of a couple who meet aboard the Titanic. The film went on to become the 2nd highest grossing film, having made over $2.1 billion at the box office.
Duel in the Sun
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Which box office hit film stars: The Resistance, led by a former princess and current general, try to fight off the First Order as they search for Luke.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Hobbit
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is the 2015 installment of the popular "Star Wars" films series that began in the '70s. The film reprises the roles of Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher, as Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Leia Organa. The film also welcomes stars Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, and John Boyega. The film is currently the third highest grossing film of all time with over $2 billion.
Which box office hit film stars: A genetically modified dinosaur that breaks loose at a theme park and wreaks havoc in Isla Nublar.
Jaws
The Sting
Jurassic World
"Jurassic World" is the fourth film installment of the "Jurassic Park" series. The film stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Vincent D'Onofrio. The 2015 film is the fourth highest grossing film with over $1.6 billion.
Skyfall
Which box office hit film stars: A group of superheroes who come together to stop a warlord from taking over the Earth.
The Chronicles of Narnia
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
The Avengers
In 2012, the "Avengers" initiative was introduced to the film world with the formation of the team with members such as Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, and Thor. The film stars Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, and many other Hollywood elite. To date, it is still the most popular "Avengers" installment and is the 5th highest grossing film with over $1.5 billion.
Transformers
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Which box office hit film stars: A young girl with five different emotions living in her head, helping her adjust to moving to a new state.
The Sixth Sense
Inside Out
"Inside Out" is a 2015 animated Disney/Pixar film. The film features voice-overs from Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, and Mindy Kaling. It performed well at the box office, grossing over $857 million.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Tootsie
Which box office hit film stars: A group of fast drivers who, after returning to the United States, run into trouble once again.
Gone With the Wind
Furious 7
"Furious 7" is the seventh installment in "The Fast and the Furious" film franchise. The film follows the group after they return to the United States after being wanted by the government. The film stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, and Michelle Rodriguez. As of 2017, it is the most successful "Fast and Furious" film to date, with over $1.5 billion.
Zootopia
The Sting
Which box office hit film stars: A young boy and his two best friends who team up to take down a magical Dark Lord once and for all.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
The Jungle Book
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part II
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part II" is the last installment of the "Harry Potter" film series. The 2011 film reprises the roles of Harry Potter and his best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, respectively. It is the highest grossing film of the "Harry Potter" franchise with over $1.3 billion.
The Dark Knight
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Which box office hit film stars: A professional dream stealer who is tasked with implanting an idea into someone else's subconscious.
Insomnia
Inception
"Inception" is a 2010 Christopher Nolan film about a "dream stealer" who is tasked with implanting an idea into someone's subconscious. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb. It also features appearances from Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, and Ellen Page. The film made over five times its budget with over $825 million grossed.
Tranformers
Gravity
Which box office hit film stars: A young princess who searches for her older sister who accidentally set their world into perpetual winter.
Ice Age
Frozen
"Frozen" was a 2013 film starring the young princess, Anna, and her elder sister, the Snow Queen, Elsa. The film features voiceovers from Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Jonathan Groff. It is the ninth highest grossing film of all time and the highest grossing animated film of all time with over $1.2 billion.
Sleeping Beauty
Blazing Saddles
Which box office hit film stars: A young French woman who forces a prince to learn about love.
Alice in Wonderland
Beauty and the Beast
2017's "Beauty and the Beast" is the live action version of the 1991 animated film. The film stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens as the beauty and the beast. As of September 2017, it is the highest grossing film of 2017 and the 10th highest grossing film of all time with over $1.2 billion.
Love Story
Home Alone
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Which box office hit film stars: A group of small yellow beings who go in search of a master to serve.
Despicable Me 3
Minions
Minions is a 2015 film that is a spin-off from the "Despicable Me" film series. In the film, the minions, a group of servile beings, go in search of a master to serve. The film features voice-overs​ from Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, and Michael Keaton. One of the most successful films to date, "Minions" ranks in the Top 20 highest grossing films with over $1.1 billion.
Finding Dory
Shrek 2
Which box office hit film stars: Sam Whitwicky and Optimus Prime who must stop Sentinel Prime from transporting all the Decepticons to Earth.
Thunderball
The Hobbit
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" is the third installment in the Transformers​ film series and the last film starring Shia LaBeouf as Sam Whitwicky. The film also stars Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, and John Turturro. It ranks #15 in the Top 20 highest grossing films with over $1.1 billion.
Independence Day
Which box office hit film stars: A hobbit who is on the hunt and finally destroys the One Ring.
The Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is the third installment in "The Lord of the Rings" film series. The film stars Elijah Wood, Ian McKellan, Viggo Mortensen, and Liv Tyler. It is the highest grossing film of J. R. R. Tolkien's film adaptations and is #16 in the Top 20 highest grossing films with over $1.1 billion.
Inside Out
Inception
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Which box office hit film stars: A spy, who is presumed dead, investigates an attack on his former organization.
Smokey and the Bandit
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Skyfall
"Skyfall" was a 2012 James Bond film, the 23rd installment in the series. Starring Daniel Craig in his third appearance as James Bond, the film followed the story of an agent who, while presumed dead, investigates an attack on his intelligence agency. The film is the highest grossing James Bond film to date with over $1.1 billion.
Inside Out
Which box office hit film stars: The superhero vigilante who goes up against the villain, Bane.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
The Dark Knight Rises
"The Dark Knight Rises" is the third installment in Christoper Nolan's "Batman"​ series. The film stars Christian Bale as Batman and reprises the roles of Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman as Alfred Pennyworth, James Gordon, and Lucius Fox, respectively. The film also welcomes Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Rom Hardy as Bane, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as John Blake/Robin. The film ranks in the Top 20 highest grossing films with over $1 billion.
Wonder Woman
The Da Vinci Code
Which box office hit film stars: A young boy who prepares to part with his toys as he begins college.
Finding Dory
Home Alone
The Secret Life of Pets
Toy Story 3
"Toy Story 3" is the third installment in the Disney/Pixar film series. The story continues with Andy, who plans to store his toys in the attic before his mom accidentally throws them out. One of the highest grossing animated films of all time, it grossed over $1 billion at the box office. The film features voice-overs from Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack.
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Which box office hit film stars: A couple who must pay their dues for freeing Jack Sparrow and must find his compass to lead them to a treasure chest.
The Chronicles of Narnia
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Dead Man's Chest
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" is the second film installment in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film franchise. The film reprises roles from Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley. It's the highest grossing film of the series at over $1 billion.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Smokey and the Bandit
Which box office hit film stars: A forgetful fish who goes in search of her parents.
Finding Nemo
Finding Dory
"Finding Dory" is the spinoff to the 2003 film, "Finding Nemo." The story follows Dory, an amnesiac fish who decides she's going to find her parents. The film reprises the roles of Dory, Nemo, and Marlin. One of the highest grossing animated films, the movie made over $1 billion.
Inception
Shark Tales
Which box office hit film stars: A young girl, who following the death of her father, tries to help the White Queen regain her throne with the help of a few quirky friends.
Monsters, Inc.
The Chronicles of Narnia
Alice in Wonderland
The 2010 film, "Alice in Wonderland," is a live-action movie starring Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, and Helena Bonham Carter. The story follows Alice and her experience with characters such as the Mad Hatter, White Queen, and Red Queen. The film is one of the highest grossing to date with over $1 billion.
My Fair Lady
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Which box office hit film stars: Tony Stark and how he deals with the aftermath of the Battle of New York.
Transformers: Age of Extinction
The Jungle Book
The Hobbit
Iron Man 3
"Iron Man 3" was the third installment in the "Iron Man" film series and 7th film in the Marvel film franchise. The film stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man. It also stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle. The film currently stands as the 12th highest grossing film of all time with over $1.2 billion.
Which box office hit film stars: A con artist fox and police officer rabbit who team up to investigate the disappearance of animals.
Guardians of the Galaxy
Maleficent
Independence Day
Zootopia
"Zootopia" is a 2016 animated film about a police officer rabbit, Judy, and a con artist fox, Nick, who team up when animals begin disappearing. The film features voice-overs from Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, and Bonnie Hunt. It went on to gross over $1 billion.
Which box office hit film stars: A former villian, who now raising three girls, must thwart the efforts of other villains.
My Fair Lady
Monsters, Inc.
Despicable Me 2
"Despicable Me 2" is the second film installment in the "Despicable Me" film series. It reprises the characters of Gru, Margo, Edith, and Agnes. The 2013 film stands as the 33rd highest grossing film, following its sequel, "Despicable Me 3," which is the 31st highest grossing film.
Twister
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Which box office hit film stars: A young lion, who after the death of his father, lives in exile before taking his role as king.
Tootsie
Smokey and the Bandit
Ice Age
The Lion King
"The Lion King" is a 1994 Disney film about a young lion who eventually takes his rightful place as the "Lion King." The film stars voice-overs from Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Matthew Broderick, and James Earl Jones. It performed exceptionally well at the box office, even for its time, grossing over $968 million.
Which box office hit film stars: Mowgli, a young orphan living in the jungle.
Tarzan
The Jungle Book
The 2016 film, "The Jungle Book," is the live action version of the 1967 animated film. It stars Neel Sethi as Mowgli and features voice-overs from Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, and Lupita Nyon'o.
George of the Jungle
Jumanji
Which box office hit film stars: An ogre couple whose marriage is put to the test when an evil fairy godmother wants Fiona to marry her son.
Ice Age
Shrek 2
"Shrek 2" is the sequel to the 2001 film, "Shrek." The film features voice-overs from Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Fiona. It is one of the highest grossing animated films of all time with over $919 million.
Spider-Man
The Hobbit
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Which box office hit film stars: The web-shooting superhero who faces an inner conflict when a venomous organism bonds to him.
The Sixth Sense
Spider-Man 3
"Spider-Man 3" was the third installment in the original "Spider-Man" series directed by Sam Raimi. The film continues the story of Spider-Man and his conflicts with his former best friend, Harry, and new foes, Sandman and Venom.
Wolf Warrior 2
Ice Age
Which box office hit film stars: A group of mammoths, opossums, and a weasel who attempt to rescue a sloth from a T-Rex.
The Incredibles​
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
"Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" is the 2009 installment in the "Ice Age" film series. As the third installment, the film reprises the roles from Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary. The film became a box office success with over $886 million.
Duel in the Sun
Which box office hit film stars: A spy goes who against a criminal organization that wants to set up surveillance on the entire world.
Man of Steel
Spectre
"Spectre" is the 24th James Bond film and the fourth starring Daniel Craig. The film continues the story of the spy, James Bond, as he goes against a criminal organization that wants to set up a surveillance system to monitor the entire world. The film also stars Christoph Waltz and Lea Seydoux. It grossed over $880 million.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Ghost
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Which box office hit film stars: A group of pets that get into mischief when their owners go to work.
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The Incredibles
Lady and the Tramp
The Secret Life of Pets
"The Secret Life of Pets" is a 2016 animated film featuring voice-overs from Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, and Kevin Hart. The film became one of the highest grossing films of 2016 and ranks in the top 100 highest grossing films at #51.
Which box office hit film stars: The vigilante superhero from Gotham City and the Krypton native who battle it out against each other.
Man of Steel
Captain America: Civil War
The Dark Knight
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is the 2016 follow up film to "Man of Steel." Starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, and Jesse Eisenberg, Lex Luthor pits Batman and Superman against each other. The film became a box office success, grossing over $873 million.
Which box office hit film stars: Peter Quill, also known as Star Lord, as he ​travels the galaxies and meets his father.
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2
"Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol 2" is the second installment in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" film series. The movie follows Peter Quill after he is reunited with his birth father years later. It went on to become one of the highest grossing films of 2017 with over $862 million.
Ghostbusters
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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Which box office hit film stars: The Cullens and their growing conflict with the Volturi after the birth of Renesmee.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" was the fifth film installment in the "Twilight" film series. The film features reprisals from Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner as Bella, Edward, and Jacob, respectively. It grossed over $829 million.
The Sixth Sense
Suicide Squad
The Chronicles of Narnia
Which box office hit film stars: A group of people who plan an attack against a group of extraterrestrials on July 4.
Independence Day
"Independence Day" is a 1996 film about a group of people who, after surviving an attack by extraterrestrials, plan an attack of their own. The film stars Will Smith, Bill Pullman, and Jeff Goldblum. It was the highest grossing film of 1996 with over $817 million and ranks in the top 100 highest grossing films of all time at #63.
The Matrix
Gravity
The Siege
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