Can You Name the Robert De Niro Film From Just One Image?
Welcome to the Robert De Niro Movie Quiz! Robert De Niro has been everything: a mob boss, a cabbie with a death wish, a boxer, a dad who really shouldn’t be meeting the Fockers and a surprisingly convincing intern. Over the past five decades, he’s transformed brooding into an Olympic sport, mumbled his way through classics and somehow made the act of slowly putting on a pair of glasses seem threatening.
The Robert De Niro Movie Quiz throws you into the deep end of De Niro’s cinematic universe. Twenty-five stills. One question each: What film is this from? Sounds simple. Isn’t. Because when you’ve played as many intense men in tailored suits as De Niro has, even the most eagle-eyed film buff can start to lose the plot.
Some images will be obvious. Others will feel like they’ve been plucked from an alternate timeline where every film is just De Niro looking suspicious in a dimly lit room. You’ll second-guess yourself. You’ll be convinced that’s Casino, until you realise it’s Heat. Or is it Goodfellas? You’ll spiral.
The Robert De Niro Movie Quiz isn’t just a movie quiz. It’s a tribute to one of cinema’s most iconic (and endlessly quotable) actors. Whether you’re a De Niro devotee or just someone who once saw The Irishman and needed three sittings to finish it, this is your moment.
So brace yourself, squint at each image like a method actor studying a deli menu and dive in. Because if there’s one thing De Niro has taught us, it’s that a raised eyebrow can speak volumes and possibly hint at a plot twist.
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Heat (1995) This was the first film where De Niro and Pacino appeared on screen together, despite both starring in The Godfather Part II. Their diner scene was shot in one take.
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Casino (1995) His character wears over 70 different outfits in the film—more costume changes than most runway models. Every look was inspired by real mob fashion.
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Sleepers (1996) De Niro plays a priest who lies under oath to protect abused kids, his scenes were reportedly done in just ten days. He took the part for the emotional weight, saying it was “one of the few roles where the silence says more.”
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Dirty Grandpa (2016) De Niro said he took the role purely for the fun of playing “a completely inappropriate old man.” It was critically panned, but he insisted, “Not everything has to be The Godfather.”
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) De Niro played the Creature and underwent hours of prosthetics each day, calling it one of his most physically taxing roles. He also studied stroke victims to give the monster’s movements a tragic realism.
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Ronin (1998) De Niro refused to film a scene where his character disarms someone by stabbing them in the eye with a pen—he thought it was too violent. Yes, De Niro said that.
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Analyze This (1999) De Niro hilariously spoofs his gangster persona as a crying mob boss in therapy. He said it was “weirdly cathartic” and improvised much of the nervous breakdown dialogue.
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A Bronx Tale (1993) This marked De Niro’s directorial debut. He cast Chazz Palminteri to reprise his original one-man stage show role, insisting on authenticity.
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Cape Fear (1991) He paid a dentist $5,000 to grind down his teeth for the role, then spent even more to have them fixed afterward. That’s commitment and poor dental judgement.
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Raging Bull (1980) To play Jake LaMotta, De Niro gained over 60 pounds and learned to box, winning several real matches. LaMotta later said De Niro hit harder than most of his actual opponents.
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The Deer Hunter (1978) De Niro insisted on using live ammunition during Russian roulette scenes to heighten realism. Unsurprisingly, insurance was not thrilled.
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Once Upon a Time in America (1984) He personally convinced Sergio Leone to cast him, then helped rewrite parts of the script. He also requested a body language coach to age his performance more realistically.
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Angel Heart (1987) He plays a sinister, soft-spoken version of the devil - literally. De Niro requested long fingernails, a cane and mysterious food habits to make the character more unsettling.
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The Godfather Part II (1974) De Niro spent months learning the Sicilian dialect spoken in Corleone. He only has about 17 minutes of screen time but still won an Oscar.
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The Irishman (2019) De Niro was digitally de-aged for much of the film, but still moved like a 70-something man in fight scenes. Martin Scorsese later admitted it was a bit awkward.
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Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) De Niro reunited with Scorsese for the 10th time, playing a manipulative cattle baron based on a real-life villain. He wore prosthetic teeth and an electric belt under his costume to mimic the character’s chronic back pain - his own idea for added authenticity.
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Mean Streets (1973) This was De Niro’s first major collaboration with Scorsese. The film's budget was so tight, actors wore their own clothes.
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Cop Land (1997) De Niro plays an Internal Affairs officer opposite a nearly unrecognisable Sylvester Stallone. He took the role for scale wages to help get the gritty indie drama made.
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The Intern (2015) De Niro said he loved the film because it portrayed older people with dignity—though he still improvised most of his lines. Yes, even that one about folding clothes.
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Goodfellas (1990) De Niro called the real Henry Hill several times a day to get details right - even down to how he held his cigarettes. Classic method madness.
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Taxi Driver (1976) De Niro actually got a New York City cab driver’s license and worked 12-hour shifts for weeks to prepare for the role. His “You talkin’ to me?” line was improvised.
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Brazil (1985) De Niro plays a rogue heating engineer who shows up uninvited and vanishes through ducts, classic bureaucratic rebellion. He joined the film because he was obsessed with one scene, even though his character wasn’t originally in the script.
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The King of Comedy (1982) De Niro reportedly stayed in character off-set, irritating people by acting like the delusional Rupert Pupkin for days. Method acting or just trolling? You decide.
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The Untouchables (1987) To get into character as Al Capone, De Niro wore silk underwear custom-made by the same tailor Capone used. That’s historical accuracy you feel.
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Jackie Brown (1997) De Niro barely speaks in the film, a deliberate choice by Tarantino. He called it one of his most “internal” performances.
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So, how many movies did you recognise on the Robert De Niro Movie Quiz? Did you nail Taxi Driver, breeze through Casino, or get completely blindsided by Brazil? Whether you scored like a true Goodfella or flopped harder than Dirty Grandpa at a film festival, we want to hear from you!
Drop your score in the comments and tell us which De Niro role is your all-time favourite. Was it the unhinged Travis Bickle? The stone-cold Jimmy Conway? Or perhaps his unexpected turn in Meet the Parents made you laugh harder than you’d like to admit?
With over 60 years in the industry, two Academy Awards and more unforgettable lines than most actors could dream of, Robert De Niro remains one of the most iconic figures in cinema history. From mobsters to misfits, he’s done it all – and if you’re a fan, the Robert De Niro Movie Quiz is just the beginning.
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Bonus De Niro Deep Dives
- Taxi Driver (1976) – “We reviewed Travis Bickle’s descent into madness so you don’t have to. Spoiler: It doesn’t end in therapy.”
[Read our full Taxi Driver review →] - Casino (1995) – “A tale of greed, glamour and more paisley shirts than medically advisable. Our review digs into the cocaine-dusted chaos.”
[Check out the Casino carnage →] - Raging Bull (1980) – “De Niro gets punched in the face for two hours and still wins an Oscar. Our review steps into the ring.”
[Step into the ring with Raging Bull →] - Cape Fear (1991) – “If you’ve ever wanted to see De Niro as a Southern-fried nightmare with prison tats, we’ve got you covered.”
[Read our Cape Fear breakdown →] - The Irishman (2019) – “Three-and-a-half hours, one de-aged face and zero bathroom breaks. Here’s what we thought of Marty’s pensioner epic.”
[Read our full The Irishman review →] - Heat (1995) – “De Niro vs. Pacino in a coffee-fuelled existential shootout. Our review has more tension than a downtown stakeout.”
[Dive into the Heat →] - Goodfellas (1990) – “A film where dinner involves razor blades and every voiceover is smoother than the tomato sauce. We reviewed Scorsese’s gangster masterclass – and lived to tell the tale.”
[Read our Goodfellas review →]
