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The ultimate quiz for this 2016 Academy Award nominated film! See how well you remember some of the most heart-warming, tear-jerking, beautiful scenes from "La La Land."
In which year was the premiere of "La La Land"?
1962
1990
2012
2016
"La La Land" was released in the United States on December 9, 2016, and grossed more than $4 million during its opening weekend at the box office! Initially, it was released on August 31, 2016, at the Venice Film Festival.
The opening scene of "La La Land" is located...
On the highway
The film opens on the 105/110 interchange, where a woman gets out of her car and starts singing and dancing. Soon all of the other drivers join in and they dance and sing on top of the cars!
In a jazz club
In a winter storm
In an audition room
Where does "La La Land" take place?
Los Angeles
"La La Land" was filmed at 28 different locations! All of the filming locations were in California - from Long Beach to Los Angeles to Burbank, to name a few!
Miami
Chicago
New York City
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In the opening scene traffic jam, what is the name of the song that the drivers sing and dance to?
Winter Is Coming
Another Day of Sun
"Another Day of Sun" was composed by Justin Hurwitz, with lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The choreography of this scene was done by Mandy Moore, famous for her work on "So You Think You Can Dance."
The Fools Who Dream
A Lovely Night
What is the name of the lead female character in "La La Land"?
Samantha
Jessica
Katherine
Mia
Mia is an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Throughout the film she is seen at several different auditions for various acting gigs.
Which famous actress plays the lead role of Mia in "La La Land"?
Cameron Diaz
Jennifer Hudson
Emma Stone
Emma Stone was born on November 6, 1988, in Scottsdale, Arizona. She started her career in the theater production of "The Wind in the Willows" in 2000.
Scarlet Johansson
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What type of car does Mia drive in "La La Land"?
Honda Accord
Toyota Prius
Mia's first appearance in the film is in her Toyota Prius. We see her on many other occasions throughout the film driving it - and it even gets towed away at one point!
Toyota Highlander
Mercedes Benz
Mia has a road rage run-in with an aspiring jazz musician named what?
Sebastian
Sebastian drives an old classic car. We first see him in the film in his car, following the opening song-and-dance scene on the Los Angeles highway. He becomes annoyed at Mia's driving and veers out from behind her, honking his horn.
James
Andrew
Charlie
Which famous actor plays the role of Sebastian?
Brad Pitt
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling began his acting career in 1993 as a child star in the "Mickey Mouse Club"! His first starring film role was in 2001, in "The Believer."
James McAvoy
Benedict Cumberbatch
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After her failed audition, who takes Mia to a party in the Hollywood Hills?
Sebastian
Her brother
Her roommates
Mia lives in an apartment in Los Angeles with three other aspiring actresses. When she comes home from this bad audition, she doesn't want to talk about it. They convince her to cheer up and attend a party with them that night.
Her agent
Where does Mia work for most of the film?
At the grocery store
In a coffee shop
Mia works as a barista in a coffee shop on the Warner Brothers lot. She serves the employees of the studio. Her manager is not very understanding of Mia's auditions.
At the mechanics
She is unemployed
What song do Mia and her roommates sing as they prepare for the night out in Hollywood Hills?
City of Stars
Start a Fire
Someone in the Crowd
"Someone in the Crowd" was performed by Emma Stone, Callie Hernandez, Sonoya Mizuno and Jessica Rothe. By the end of the song, Emma and her roommates are arriving at the party, all decked out in their beautiful dresses!
A Lovely Night
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What happens to Mia as she leaves the coffee shop for her audition?
She spills coffee all over her blouse.
Mia rushes out of the coffee shop so that she is not late for her audition. In doing so, she runs into a customer whose coffee spills all over her shirt. Mia has to cover it up with her jacket at the audition.
She trips and falls.
She runs into her ex-boyfriend.
She is fired on the way out the door.
Which instrument does Sebastian play?
He only sings
Piano
He is an aspiring jazz pianist. We see him in the beginning of the film in his car across the street from a jazz club that has closed down.
Bass
Drums
Sebastian's favorite jazz club has been turned into a __________ place.
Burrito
Samba and Tapas
Sebastian is personally offended that a jazz club could possibly fail and be re-opened as a Samba and Tapas restaurant. He can't fathom that old jazz is becoming a thing of the past.
Fitness
Rock and Roll
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After finding her car has been towed, Mia walks into town and is attracted to the music coming from what restaurant?
Jake's
Lipton's
At Lipton's, Sebastian is required to stick to a very strict playlist, according to the restaurant's owner. The owner fires him when he deviates from the set list into a jazz improvisation.
Jazz City
City of Stars
When Mia runs into Sebastian playing in a band at a pool party, what song does she request?
Take On Me
I Ran
The band plays "I Ran" by A Flock of Seagulls. Sebastian glares at Mia, who is lip syncing to the words, "I never thought I'd meet a girl like you... I ran, I ran so far away."
City of Stars
Walk On
To differentiate her keys from the rest of the Toyota Priuses, what does Mia tell Sebastian is on her keys?
A Mickey Mouse keychain
A yellow tag
A green ribbon
He easily spots her keys and, together, they walk off to her car. Along the route, they engage in a bit of song and dance.
A heart-shaped lock
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What is the name of the song that Sebastian begins to sing as he walks Mia to her car?
A Lovely Night
"A Lovely Night" was performed by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. During this scene, the two overlook Los Angeles while singing and dancing, including a bit of tap dancing!
City of Stars
The Fools Who Dream
Someone in the Crowd
Who is Mia's boyfriend?
Greg
She gets a call on her phone from Greg at the end of their performance of "A Lovely Night." Sebastian asks how long they've been dating and she responds, a few months.
James
Carlton
Matthew
Where is Mia from originally?
Boulder City, Nevada
Mia is from Boulder City, Nevada. She grew up in her parents' house, across the street from the library. This piece of information comes in handy for Sebastian later in the film!
Tuscon, Arizona
Las Vegas, Nevada
Denver, Colorado
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Sebastian suggests to Mia that she should see "Rebel Without a Cause" - and it's playing where?
Radio City Music Hall
Higgins' House of Jazz
The old community theater
The Rialto
When Mia tells Sebastian about a role that she has been called back for, she explains that it is like "Dangerous Minds" meets "The O.C." He thinks it is like "Rebel Without a Cause" and recommends that they go see it together.
Sebastian waits around the Realto for Mia, but she was...
Still in the shower
At dinner with Greg and friends
Mia is sitting at the dinner table with Greg and two of their friends. She realizes at this moment that she does not want to be there with him and instead apologizes to him and runs off to find Sebastian at the Rialto!
Stuck in an audition
Working late at the coffee shop
What happens when Sebastian and Mia are about to kiss during the showing of "Rebel Without a Cause"?
The projector breaks.
The projector breaks and the lights go on. Unfortunately the show can't go on, so their almost-kiss is interrupted. They head out for some fun.
The fire alarm goes off.
He spills popcorn on her.
She gets a phone call from Greg.
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Sebastian takes Mia to what observatory, where the 1955 film was shot?
Austin
Ashley
Griffith
The Griffith Observatory is located in Los Angeles, California. It is named after Griffith Jenkins Griffith, a famous 1800s journalist, mining and real estate magnate who bequeathed money to build this observatory.
Arthur Adams
What is the name of Sebastian's old friend, who he had previously been in a jazz band with?
Jared
Marvin
Keith
Keith offers Sebastian the chance to rejoin his band and agrees to pay him $1,000 per week. Sebastian declines because he wants to go out on his own and start his own jazz club.
Barry
Which famous musician plays the role of Keith?
John Legend
John Legend was born on December 28, 1978, as John Roger Stephens. He has won ten Grammy Awards, one Golden Globe Award and one Academy Award!
Eddie Vedder
Eminem
Sting
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What does Mia think Sebastian should name his future jazz club?
Seb's
She believes it should be Seb's,as a tribute to him and his efforts. She drew a sign for it and used a music note as the apostrophe.
Jazz and Grub
Sebastian's Place
Chicken and Jazz
Disagreeing with Mia on the name "Seb's," what does Sebastian want his future jazz club to be named?
Sebastian's
Chicken on a Stick
Chicken on a Stick is intended to pay homage to jazz musician Charlie Parker. Parker had a nickname "Bird" because he loved eating chicken.
One, Two, Three Jazz
The Ultimate Jazz Club
As Sebastian plays the piano in his home, what song do he and Mia sing together?
City of Stars
"City of Stars," as sung by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. It was also nominated for Best Original Song for the 89th Academy Awards.
City of Lights
Night Life
Days Go By
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Where does Mia plan to perform her one-woman show?
The Rialto
"Rebel Without a Cause" has been closed. Despite her efforts and acting talent, Mia performs to only a handful of people in the nearly empty Rialto theater.
The local community theater in Boulder City
On the streets of L.A.
Lipton's
Sebastian receives a call on his phone for Mia. Who is calling for her?
Amy Brandt Casting
She tells Sebastian she had tried several different ways to contact Mia for a role, but she hadn't had any luck. Sebastian leaves L.A. to seek out Mia.
Warner Brothers
Ellen Lewis
Tom Donahue
What is Sebastian's way of alerting Mia of his arrival to her home?
Leaning on the car horn
On several occasions throughout the film, Sebastian leans on his car horn to let Mia know that he is there and she should come down. When she hears him in Boulder City, she is shocked.
Calling her cell phone
Sending her a text
Ringing the doorbell
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What song does Mia sing in her audition for Amy Brandt and her assistant?
Another Day of Sun
I Ran
City of Stars
The Fools Who Dream
Emma Stone performs "The Fools Who Dream" during the audition. This song received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 89th Academy Awards.
Five years later, we see Sebastian and Mia have gone their separate ways, but we see them cross paths at this now famous jazz club...
Chicken on a Stick
Lipton's
Samba and Tapas
Seb's
We see that in the end, Sebastian did after all name his booming jazz club Seb's - the original suggestion by Mia, including the music note as the apostrophe!
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