Famous Movie Directors
1 / 15From Hitchcock to Spielberg -- how well do you know the visionary directors who shaped cinema history?
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Which director was known as 'The Master of Suspense'?
About Famous Movie Directors
Famous Movie Directors is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. From Hitchcock to Spielberg -- how well do you know the visionary directors who shaped cinema history? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which director was known as 'The Master of Suspense'?
Answer: Alfred Hitchcock
2. Who directed 'Citizen Kane' (1941), widely considered one of the greatest films ever made?
Answer: Orson Welles
3. John Ford won four Best Director Academy Awards, more than any other director. Which genre was his specialty?
Answer: Westerns
4. Which director created 'Some Like It Hot' (1959) and 'The Apartment' (1960)?
Answer: Billy Wilder
5. Cecil B. DeMille was famous for directing which type of spectacle film?
Answer: Biblical epics
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Famous Movie Directors?
Famous Movie Directors has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Famous Movie Directors free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Famous Movie Directors — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Famous Movie Directors take?
Most players finish Famous Movie Directors in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Famous Movie Directors?
If you enjoyed this nostalgia trivia quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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