Will You Guess the Novel Character from the Movie?

Think you know your books and your blockbusters? Let’s put both to the test in this Movie Character Names Trivia Quiz—but with a literary twist. Every character featured here first lived in the pages of a novel before being brought to life on the big screen. Can you recognize these iconic names from their movie versions?

Whether it’s Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice, Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games, or Sherlock Holmes in one of his many cinematic makeovers—these characters are timeless. But here’s the real challenge: Can you identify them just from a screenshot?

This isn’t your average movie trivia. It’s a blend of literary knowledge and visual memory. We’re diving into the rich world of book-to-screen adaptations, where authors’ imaginations meet Hollywood’s flair. You’ll see faces you recognize—but will you remember their names as written by the original authors?

Some are easy. Others? Trickier than Gollum’s riddles. From childhood favorites like Matilda to twisted thrillers like Gone Girl, these characters made the leap from chapters to cinema in unforgettable ways. One glance. One still. One chance to prove you’re both a bookworm and a movie buff.

Whether you read the books first or caught the movie adaptation before touching a single page, this quiz is for everyone who’s ever been swept away by a great character. So grab your mental bookmarks, and let’s see if you can match the face to the name—and the name to the novel.