The first instalment of the Harry Potter franchise, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released on the 16th of November 2001 in the United Kingdom. The first Harry Potter film was directed by Chris Columbus and was based on J. K. Rowling’s first book of the same name which was released in 1997. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone movie facts include why they had to stop using real food in the Great Hall after this film, which actor found out about their character's backstory long before anyone else, and which acting role J.K. Rowling nearly accepted.

Ask anyone to name the best film of the 1980s and it won’t be long before the name Ferris Bueller crops up. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is John Hughes’ 1986 teen comedy film starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara who take a day off school that isn't without it's consequences. Ferris Bueller's Day Off movie facts include which famous 80s star was meant to play Cameron before Alan Ruck, which parts of the film were complete improvisations by Matthew Broderick and which odd item was placed in Ed Rooney's pocket to get the Rottweiler to pursue him! 

The Breakfast Club is the 1985 cult teen classic film directed by John Hughes. It takes place on Saturday 24th March 1984 and sees 5 students from very different parts of the school social system forced together for weekend detention under the supervision of the Assistant Principal. The Breakfast Club Movie Facts include which part Emilio Estevez was cast in before Andrew, which scene Molly Ringwald and her Mother refused her to perform and what Allison's dandruff really was. 

Behind the scenes facts about Matilda (1996) directed and starring Danny DeVito. It is the film adaptation of Roald Dahl's book of the same name and stars Mara Wilson in the leading role. Matilda movie facts include which Harry Potter actor nearly landed the role of Miss Trunchbull before Pam Ferris, how Liccy Doll given her name and why Schwarzenegger couldn't appear in a cameo role.

One of the standout films in most people's childhoods is Mary Poppins released in 1964 by Walt Disney. It was directed by Robert Stevenson and starred Hollywood legends Julie Andrews, David Tomlinson and Dick Van Dyke. The 1964 film is based on a series of books by P.L. Travers and it combines musical numbers, live action scenes and animation. Our Mary Poppins movie facts include how Dick Van Dyke came to play two characters, the frosty relationship between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers the author of Mary Poppins and which character was nearly played by Cary Grant.

Mean Girls is the ultimate noughties teen comedy film written by comedian Tina Fey and directed by Mark Waters. The film stars Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron who recently moved from Africa to the USA and has to enter the competitive world of high school for the first time. Our Mean Girls movie facts include which character Lindsay Lohan was nearly cast as before Cady Heron, how many cities the crew visited in order to find an actor for Damian and how Amy Poehler trained the George's chihuahua in her scenes.

Mrs Doubtfire is the hilarious 1993 US comedy film starring Robin Williams in the titular role. It was directed by Chris Columbus and was written by Randi Mayem Singer and Leslie Dixon and based on the 1987 novel “Alias Madame Doubtfire” by Anne Fine. Our Mrs Doubtfire movie facts include what surprising thing Robin Williams did when dressed as Mrs Doubtfire, why the film was banned for children under 12 in UK Cinemas and how long it took to apply Mrs Doubtfire's make up.

School Of Rock is the unforgettable musical comedy film directed by Richard Linklater in 2004. It stars Jack Black as Dewey Finn, a failing guitarist who pretends to be a substitute teacher for extra cash at a well respected preparatory school run Rosalie Mullins (Joan Cusack). Our School of Rock movie facts include where Jack Black got the idea for the failed stage dive, which School Of Rock band member learnt to play their instruments just for the film and how Jack Black convinced Led Zeppelin to be a part of the soundtrack.

Anyone can cook Aloo Gobi, but who can bend a ball like Beckham? Jesminder Bhamra could back in 2002 in Gurinder Chadha’s sporty romantic comedy, Bend It Like Beckham. Parminder Nagra starred as the ambitious 18 year old Jess who wanted to respect her traditional Sikh family’s wishes while pursuing her dream of becoming a footballer. Our Bend It Like Beckham movie facts include why David Beckham was chosen as Jess' role model, the rumoured romantic plot that never was, and why the filming schedule had to be moved for Keira Knightley. 

Behind the scenes facts about The Parent Trap (1998) which was co-written and directed by Nancy Meyers.  It is a remake of the 1961 film of the same name. The 1998 version of The Parent Trap stars Lindsay Lohan in the role of the transatlantic twins, Hallie Parker and Annie James. The Parent Trap movie facts include why the twins are named Hallie and Annie, which members of Lohan's family made cameo appearances and the deleted scenes audiences missed out on. 

See how many of these quiz questions relating to the 1996 film Matilda you can guess correctly. Our Matilda Film quiz is comprised of 35 questions relating to the plot and the cast of the film. There are a mixture of easy, medium and difficult questions which will be ones for those who have seen the film over and over like us!