Random Mind-Boggling Riddles From Movies (16 items)

(#6) Angels & Demons
- Film (2009)
The sequel to The Da Vinci Code has a riddle that requires some real knowledge of the subject matter.

The Riddle:

From Santi’s earthly tomb with demons hole,
'Cross Rome the mystic elements unfold.
The path of light is laid, the sacred test,
Let angels guide you on your lofty quest.

The Answer:

The Path to Illumination. The riddle tells Robert Langdon that he must follow the Path to Illumination, something every Illuminati member follows, in order to save the Catholic Church.
(#2) National Treasure
- Film (2004)
In National Treasure, Nicolas Cage's character deciphers a series of clues to unravel a historic mystery. This is what sets it in motion.

The Riddle:

The legend writ, the stain affected. The key in Silence undetected. Fifty-five in iron pen, Mr. Matlock can’t offend.

The Answer:

The Declaration Of Independence
(#8) Die Hard with a Vengeance
- Film (1995)
In Die Hard With A Vengeance, Simon Peter Gruber (played by Jeremy Irons) leaves riddles for the characters played by Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson to solve. We've left one of them for you - and no, it's not the infuriating water jug puzzle.

The Riddle:

As I was going to St. Ives, I met a man with seven wives. Every wife had seven sacks. Every sack had seven cats. Every cat has seven kittens. Kittens, cats, sacks, and wives; how many were going to St. Ives?”

The Answer:

Just one - the narrator
(#13) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Film (2001)
In The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, the fellowship must open the door to enter Moria. The door's inscription has a riddle that requires a bit of previous Lord Of The Rings knowledge to solve.

The Riddle:

Speak friend and enter.

The Answer:

Mellon. It's the Elven word for "friend."
(#3) Inside Man
- Film (2006)
In the Spike Lee film Inside Man, Clive Owen's and Denzel Washington's characters have a battle of words, including this puzzler.

The Riddle:

What weighs more: all the trains that pass through Grand Central Station in a day, or all the trees cut down in a year to print US currency?

The Answer:

They weigh the same - nothing. US currency is not printed on paper from trees, and trains go through Grand Central Terminal (not station).
(#12) Jumanji
- Film (1995)
The Robin Williams classic Jumanji is chock-full of riddles. This is one of our favorites.

The Riddle:

Don't be fooled, it isn't thunder. Staying put would be a blunder.

The Answer:

A stampede