Best Drama Films trivia quiz questions

Test your knowledge of the drama genre with these trivia questions about some of the best drama films!

What is the name of the character played by Joaquin Phoenix in the movie 'Walk the Line'?
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Johnny Cash
In the movie 'The Silence of the Lambs', what is the name of the character played by Anthony Hopkins?
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Dr. Hannibal Lecter
Which actor won an Oscar for his performance in the movie 'Capote'?
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Philip Seymour Hoffman
Who directed the movie 'The Pianist'?
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Roman Polanski
In the movie 'The Green Mile', what is the name of the character played by Michael Clarke Duncan?
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John Coffey
In the movie '12 Years a Slave', what is the name of the character played by Chiwetel Ejiofor?
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Solomon Northup
In the movie 'Good Will Hunting', what is the name of the character played by Matt Damon?
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Will Hunting
What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a man who is wrongly accused of sexual assault and must prove his innocence?
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The Accused
Which actor won an Oscar for his performance in the movie 'The Revenant'?
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Leonardo DiCaprio
What is the name of the character played by Tom Hanks in the movie 'Forrest Gump'?
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Forrest Gump
Which movie portrays the story of a man who loses everything in the Great Recession and decides to live as a homeless person?
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The Pursuit of Happyness
In the movie 'The Shawshank Redemption', what is the name of the prison where Andy Dufresne is incarcerated?
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Shawshank State Penitentiary
What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a man who is wrongly accused of terrorism and tortured by the government?
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The Siege
Which actor won an Oscar for his performance in the movie 'Dallas Buyers Club'?
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Matthew McConaughey
Which movie tells the story of a woman who is diagnosed with breast cancer and decides to fight it with humor and grace?
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The Big C
Which movie tells the story of a woman who becomes involved in the civil rights movement in the 1960s?
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The Help
What is the name of the character played by Naomi Watts in the movie 'Mulholland Drive'?
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Betty Elms
What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a man who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease?
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The Notebook
Which actress won an Oscar for her performance in the movie 'The Blind Side'?
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Sandra Bullock
What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a man who is wrongly accused of murder and must clear his name?
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The Fugitive
In the movie 'A Star is Born', who plays the role of Ally?
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Lady Gaga
What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a man who is diagnosed with AIDS and fights for justice?
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Philadelphia
In the 2008 film 'Slumdog Millionaire', how much money does the protagonist Jamal Malik win on the Indian version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'?
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20 million rupees
Which actress won an Oscar for her performance in the movie 'Silver Linings Playbook'?
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Jennifer Lawrence
For which movie did Steven Spielberg win his first Oscar for Best Director?
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Schindler's List
In the 1982 film 'Gandhi', who played the role of Mahatma Gandhi?
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Ben Kingsley
Which actress won an Oscar for her performance in the movie 'Black Swan'?
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Natalie Portman
Which actress won an Oscar for her performance in the movie 'Million Dollar Baby'?
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Hilary Swank
What is the name of the movie where a young man rebels against his father's wishes to become a writer?
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Dead Poets Society
In the 1994 film 'The Shawshank Redemption', what is the name of the prison where the story takes place?
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Shawshank State Penitentiary
What is the name of the character played by Marion Cotillard in the movie 'La Vie en Rose'?
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Édith Piaf
What is the name of the character played by Heath Ledger in the movie 'Brokeback Mountain'?
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Ennis Del Mar
Which movie portrays the story of a man who is wrongly accused of stealing a loaf of bread and spends years in prison?
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Les Miserables
Who directed the movie 'The Social Network'?
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David Fincher
Which movie portrays the story of a woman who is forced to choose between her career and her family?
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Kramer vs. Kramer
Who directed the movie 'Moonlight'?
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Barry Jenkins
What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a man who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides to travel the world?
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The Bucket List
Which movie portrays the story of a woman who is forced to confront her past when she returns to her hometown?
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The Bridges of Madison County
In the 1997 film 'Good Will Hunting', what subject is the protagonist Will Hunting a genius in?
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Mathematics
What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a woman who becomes a professional boxer?
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Million Dollar Baby
What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a brilliant mathematician who struggles with schizophrenia?
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A Beautiful Mind
What is the name of the character played by Emma Stone in the movie 'La La Land'?
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Mia Dolan
Which movie tells the story of a man who is hired to teach an elite prep school and inspires his students to think for themselves?
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Good Will Hunting
In the 2002 film 'Catch Me If You Can', who plays the role of FBI agent Carl Hanratty?
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Tom Hanks
What is the name of the fictional country in the 2012 political drama film 'Argo'?
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Iran
In the 2006 film 'The Pursuit of Happyness', what product does Chris Gardner sell before becoming a stockbroker?
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Bone density scanners
In the 2014 film 'Whiplash', who plays the role of music teacher Terence Fletcher?
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J.K. Simmons
What is the name of the ship in the 1954 film 'On the Waterfront'?
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SS Red Oak Victory
Which actor won an Oscar for his performance in the movie 'The King's Speech'?
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Colin Firth
Who directed the movie 'There Will Be Blood'?
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Paul Thomas Anderson
Who directed the 1976 film 'Taxi Driver'?
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Martin Scorsese
Who directed the movie 'American Beauty'?
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Sam Mendes
In the 1962 film 'To Kill a Mockingbird', who played the role of Atticus Finch?
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Gregory Peck
What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a man who is wrongly accused of being a spy during the Cold War?
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Bridge of Spies
What is the title of the 1988 biographical drama film about the life of musician Charlie Parker?
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Bird
What is the name of the fictional island in the 2000 film 'Cast Away'?
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Monuriki
Which movie tells the story of a woman who falls in love with a man on death row and fights for his freedom?
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The Green Mile
Which actress won an Academy Award for her role as Aibileen Clark in the 2011 film 'The Help'?
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Octavia Spencer
What is the profession of the protagonist in the 2000 film 'American Psycho'?
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Investment banker
In the 2010 film 'Black Swan', who plays the role of ballet dancer Nina Sayers?
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Natalie Portman
In the 1994 film 'Forrest Gump', what is the name of Forrest's love interest?
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Jenny Curran
In the 1994 film 'Pulp Fiction', what is the name of the restaurant where Mia Wallace and Vincent Vega have dinner?
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Jack Rabbit Slim's
What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a high school football player who faces racial prejudice in a small town?
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Remember the Titans
Which movie tells the story of a man who is trapped in a time loop and must relive the same day over and over again?
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Groundhog Day
In the 1995 film 'Se7en', which sin does the killer use to murder the victim found in the sloth crime scene?
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Greed
In the 1993 film 'Schindler's List', what item does Oskar Schindler use to save Jewish lives?
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A list
Which movie portrays the story of a group of students who form a secret society dedicated to poetry?
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Dead Poets Society
In the 2001 film 'A Beautiful Mind', who plays the role of mathematician John Nash?
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Russell Crowe
In the 1996 film 'Trainspotting', what is the name of Ewan McGregor's character?
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Mark Renton
Which movie tells the story of a man who is haunted by the ghosts of his past and seeks redemption through helping others?
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Pay It Forward
What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a man who is wrongly accused of murder and sentenced to death?
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The Life of David Gale
What is the name of the character played by Tim Robbins in the movie 'Dead Man Walking'?
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Matthew Poncelet
What is the name of the character played by Daniel Day-Lewis in the movie 'Lincoln'?
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Abraham Lincoln
Which movie portrays the story of a woman who is forced to confront her own mortality when she is diagnosed with cancer?
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Wit
What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a man who is diagnosed with a rare disease and must find a cure before it's too late?
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Lorenzo's Oil
In the movie 'The Godfather', what is the name of Vito Corleone's youngest son?
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Michael Corleone
Which movie tells the story of a man who is released from prison after serving time for a crime he didn't commit?
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The Hurricane
In the 2007 film 'There Will Be Blood', what industry does the protagonist Daniel Plainview work in?
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Oil
What is the name of the main character in the 2000 film 'Requiem for a Dream'?
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Harry Goldfarb
Which actor won an Oscar for his performance in the movie 'Manchester by the Sea'?
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Casey Affleck
In the 1999 film 'Fight Club', who plays the character Tyler Durden?
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Brad Pitt
Which movie portrays the story of a man who is paralyzed from the neck down and hires a caregiver who changes his outlook on life?
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The Intouchables
What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a boxer who rises to fame but struggles with personal demons?
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Raging Bull
In the 2004 film 'Million Dollar Baby', who plays the role of boxing trainer Frankie Dunn?
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Clint Eastwood
Who directed the movie 'Schindler's List'?
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Steven Spielberg
Which movie tells the story of a man who is diagnosed with a mental illness and struggles to maintain his sanity?
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Shutter Island
In the movie 'Gone with the Wind', what is the name of Scarlett O'Hara's plantation?
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Tara
Which actor played the role of Captain John Miller in the 1998 war drama film 'Saving Private Ryan'?
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Tom Hanks
What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a woman who becomes a nun and helps the poor in India?
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The Missionary Position
Which movie tells the story of a lawyer who defends a black man falsely accused of rape in the 1930s?
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To Kill a Mockingbird
What is the name of the character played by Ellen Burstyn in the movie 'Requiem for a Dream'?
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Sara Goldfarb
What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a man who is diagnosed with cancer and decides to cook meth to provide for his family?
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Breaking Bad: The Movie
Which movie portrays the story of a man who is wrongly convicted of murder and spends years fighting for his release?
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The Shawshank Redemption
What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a woman who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and struggles to rebuild her life?
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Silver Linings Playbook
In the 1999 film 'The Green Mile', what is the name of the mouse that befriends inmate John Coffey?
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Mr. Jingles
Which actor played the role of Michael Corleone in the 1972 film 'The Godfather'?
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Al Pacino
In the 1980 film 'Raging Bull', which real-life boxer does Robert De Niro portray?
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Jake LaMotta

Best Drama Films trivia quiz questions

What is the name of the character played by Joaquin Phoenix in the movie 'Walk the Line'?

In the movie 'The Silence of the Lambs', what is the name of the character played by Anthony Hopkins?

Which actor won an Oscar for his performance in the movie 'Capote'?

Who directed the movie 'The Pianist'?

In the movie 'The Green Mile', what is the name of the character played by Michael Clarke Duncan?

In the movie '12 Years a Slave', what is the name of the character played by Chiwetel Ejiofor?

In the movie 'Good Will Hunting', what is the name of the character played by Matt Damon?

What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a man who is wrongly accused of sexual assault and must prove his innocence?

Which actor won an Oscar for his performance in the movie 'The Revenant'?

What is the name of the character played by Tom Hanks in the movie 'Forrest Gump'?

Which movie portrays the story of a man who loses everything in the Great Recession and decides to live as a homeless person?

In the movie 'The Shawshank Redemption', what is the name of the prison where Andy Dufresne is incarcerated?

What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a man who is wrongly accused of terrorism and tortured by the government?

Which actor won an Oscar for his performance in the movie 'Dallas Buyers Club'?

Which movie tells the story of a woman who is diagnosed with breast cancer and decides to fight it with humor and grace?

Which movie tells the story of a woman who becomes involved in the civil rights movement in the 1960s?

What is the name of the character played by Naomi Watts in the movie 'Mulholland Drive'?

What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a man who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease?

Which actress won an Oscar for her performance in the movie 'The Blind Side'?

What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a man who is wrongly accused of murder and must clear his name?

In the movie 'A Star is Born', who plays the role of Ally?

What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a man who is diagnosed with AIDS and fights for justice?

In the 2008 film 'Slumdog Millionaire', how much money does the protagonist Jamal Malik win on the Indian version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'?

Which actress won an Oscar for her performance in the movie 'Silver Linings Playbook'?

For which movie did Steven Spielberg win his first Oscar for Best Director?

In the 1982 film 'Gandhi', who played the role of Mahatma Gandhi?

Which actress won an Oscar for her performance in the movie 'Black Swan'?

Which actress won an Oscar for her performance in the movie 'Million Dollar Baby'?

What is the name of the movie where a young man rebels against his father's wishes to become a writer?

In the 1994 film 'The Shawshank Redemption', what is the name of the prison where the story takes place?

What is the name of the character played by Marion Cotillard in the movie 'La Vie en Rose'?

What is the name of the character played by Heath Ledger in the movie 'Brokeback Mountain'?

Which movie portrays the story of a man who is wrongly accused of stealing a loaf of bread and spends years in prison?

Who directed the movie 'The Social Network'?

Which movie portrays the story of a woman who is forced to choose between her career and her family?

Who directed the movie 'Moonlight'?

What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a man who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides to travel the world?

Which movie portrays the story of a woman who is forced to confront her past when she returns to her hometown?

In the 1997 film 'Good Will Hunting', what subject is the protagonist Will Hunting a genius in?

What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a woman who becomes a professional boxer?

What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a brilliant mathematician who struggles with schizophrenia?

What is the name of the character played by Emma Stone in the movie 'La La Land'?

Which movie tells the story of a man who is hired to teach an elite prep school and inspires his students to think for themselves?

In the 2002 film 'Catch Me If You Can', who plays the role of FBI agent Carl Hanratty?

What is the name of the fictional country in the 2012 political drama film 'Argo'?

In the 2006 film 'The Pursuit of Happyness', what product does Chris Gardner sell before becoming a stockbroker?

In the 2014 film 'Whiplash', who plays the role of music teacher Terence Fletcher?

What is the name of the ship in the 1954 film 'On the Waterfront'?

Which actor won an Oscar for his performance in the movie 'The King's Speech'?

Who directed the movie 'There Will Be Blood'?

Who directed the 1976 film 'Taxi Driver'?

Who directed the movie 'American Beauty'?

In the 1962 film 'To Kill a Mockingbird', who played the role of Atticus Finch?

What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a man who is wrongly accused of being a spy during the Cold War?

What is the title of the 1988 biographical drama film about the life of musician Charlie Parker?

What is the name of the fictional island in the 2000 film 'Cast Away'?

Which movie tells the story of a woman who falls in love with a man on death row and fights for his freedom?

Which actress won an Academy Award for her role as Aibileen Clark in the 2011 film 'The Help'?

What is the profession of the protagonist in the 2000 film 'American Psycho'?

In the 2010 film 'Black Swan', who plays the role of ballet dancer Nina Sayers?

In the 1994 film 'Forrest Gump', what is the name of Forrest's love interest?

In the 1994 film 'Pulp Fiction', what is the name of the restaurant where Mia Wallace and Vincent Vega have dinner?

What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a high school football player who faces racial prejudice in a small town?

Which movie tells the story of a man who is trapped in a time loop and must relive the same day over and over again?

In the 1995 film 'Se7en', which sin does the killer use to murder the victim found in the sloth crime scene?

In the 1993 film 'Schindler's List', what item does Oskar Schindler use to save Jewish lives?

Which movie portrays the story of a group of students who form a secret society dedicated to poetry?

In the 2001 film 'A Beautiful Mind', who plays the role of mathematician John Nash?

In the 1996 film 'Trainspotting', what is the name of Ewan McGregor's character?

Which movie tells the story of a man who is haunted by the ghosts of his past and seeks redemption through helping others?

What is the name of the movie that follows the life of a man who is wrongly accused of murder and sentenced to death?

What is the name of the character played by Tim Robbins in the movie 'Dead Man Walking'?

What is the name of the character played by Daniel Day-Lewis in the movie 'Lincoln'?

Which movie portrays the story of a woman who is forced to confront her own mortality when she is diagnosed with cancer?

What is the name of the movie that depicts the life of a man who is diagnosed with a rare disease and must find a cure before it's too late?

In the movie 'The Godfather', what is the name of Vito Corleone's youngest son?

Which movie tells the story of a man who is released from prison after serving time for a crime he didn't commit?

In the 2007 film 'There Will Be Blood', what industry does the protagonist Daniel Plainview work in?

What is the name of the main character in the 2000 film 'Requiem for a Dream'?