Movie Charades
Movie charades gives groups 40 recognizable film titles across family, comedy, adventure, and challenge rounds, plus quick rules and a picker.
Pick another movie titleMovie Charades: 40 movie titles
How to play
- Choose a title group and set a 60-second timer.
- The actor may show the number of title words but cannot speak, mouth words, or spell.
- Award one point for a correct title and rotate actors after every turn.
Draw one when the room is ready
The Lion King
Family favorites
- The Lion King
- Finding Nemo
- The Lego Movie
- Paddington
- The Parent Trap
- The Karate Kid
- The Princess Bride
- Night at the Museum
- The Muppet Movie
- Akeelah and the Bee
Comedy picks
- School of Rock
- Home Alone
- Mrs. Doubtfire
- Cool Runnings
- The Sandlot
- Freaky Friday
- The Pink Panther
- Mouse Hunt
- Nacho Libre
- Mr. Bean's Holiday
Adventure round
- Jurassic Park
- Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Back to the Future
- The Goonies
- Jumanji
- National Treasure
- The NeverEnding Story
- The Mask of Zorro
- Journey to the Center of the Earth
- Around the World in 80 Days
Title challenge
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
- How to Train Your Dragon
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
- The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
- The Kid Who Would Be King
- The House with a Clock in Its Walls
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
How to choose the right movie round
Use the family list when ages vary or guests do not watch the same genres. Longer titles work best after everyone understands the gesture rules.
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Movie Charades questions answered
How do you act out a movie title in charades?
Show the number of words first, then act the title's key nouns or actions. Players cannot speak, mouth letters, or point to written words.
Can players act scenes instead of title words?
Yes, if the group agrees before play. A familiar scene can rescue a difficult title without changing the no-speaking rule.
How should mixed-age teams choose movies?
Begin with family favorites and let younger players skip unknown titles. Save the longer challenge titles for experienced players.
How long is a movie charades round?
Ten to twelve turns usually take 15 minutes. A 60-second timer keeps each title from taking over the round.
Do these movie titles require props?
No. Every title can be acted with gestures alone. Simple props are fine only when both teams have equal access to them.