Can You ID These Patrick Swayze Movies From Just an Image?

By: Kayla McGovern
Estimated Completion Time
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Can You ID These Patrick Swayze Movies From Just an Image?
Image: Silver Pictures, Star Partners II Ltd.

About This Quiz

"Nobody puts Baby in a corner!" Did you swoon like the millions of people who've watched Dirty Dancing? If you're ready to have the time of your life, look no further!

Patrick Swayze began his film career in the 1979 film, Skatedown, U.S.A. as the lead character, Ace Johnson. The heartthrob would go on to appear in numerous TV shows like M*A*S*H, The Renegades, and North and South. While you might love to catch a glimpse of his face on the TV, we're here for his movies!

Following his 1979 debut, Patrick Swayze would go on to star in a series of cult classics. 1987 brought the introduction of Johnny Castle in the blockbuster hit Dirty Dancing. In 1991, the actor starred alongside Keanu Reeves in the crime thriller, Point Break. Before this role as Bodhi, Patrick Swayze starred in the highest grossing film of 1990, Ghost. Alongside Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, the film was able to rake in numerous award nominations.

With over 30 films on his resume, can you recognize these Patrick Swayze films from one picture? If you saw Swayze next to Jake Gyllenhaal or Drew Barrymore, could you identify the 2001 sci-fi film? What if he was playing the mysterious bouncer, James Dalton? 

Are you ready to bring your talents on stage like Johnny and Baby or will they disappear into the night like a Ghost? Lights, camera, action!

City of Joy
Lightmotive / Allied Filmmakers
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
11:14
Jump!
City of Joy
This film takes place in the city of Bihar, India.
King Solomon's Mines

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Father Hood
Hollywood Pictures
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Youngblood
Donnie Darko
Tiger Warsaw
Father Hood
In this film Swayze is cast as a deadbeat dad who ends up kidnapping his own son from the school bus. This movie is actually based on the real life experiences of Michael J. Hardy

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Point Break
Johnny Utah Productions / Largo Entertainment
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Christmas Wonderland
Point Break
This film was originally released in 1991 and starred Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, but they just recently remade in the year 2015 with a new cast.
To Wong Fu, Thanks for Everything!
Dirty Dancing

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Tall Tale
Walt Disney Pictures / Caravan Pictures
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Tall Tale
The film takes place in the old west.
Ghost
Point Break
Next of Kin

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything!
Amblin Entertainment
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
George and the Dragon
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Patrick starred along with Wesley Snipes in the is 1995 film.
Keeping Mum
Dirty Dancing

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Dirty Dancing
YouTube
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Ghost
Red Dawn
Dirty Dancing
This film is one of the most memorable and popular films that Swayze was apart of.
Point Break

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Three Wishes
Rysher Entertainment
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Skatetown, U.S.A
Three Wishes
In the film Swayze plays the role of drifter Jack McCloud.
Waking up in Reno
Forever Lulu

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Letters From A Killer
Lions Gate Entertainment
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Letters from a Killer
In the film, Swayze plans an innocent man that is framed for multiple murders and finds peace while writing letters to multiple women while incarcerated.
The Comeback Kid
Jump!
Green Dragon

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Black Dog
Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Prelude Pictures Saltire Entertainment, Raffaella Productions, Tele München Fernseh Produktionsgesellschaft, UGC PH, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Marubeni, Toho-Towa , Black Dog Productions
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Letters from a Killer
Powder Blue
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Black Dog
Patrick Swayze plays the role of ex con Jack Crews in this film.

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Forever Lulu
Artisan Entertainment
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Forever Lulu
Though Swayze had the part of Ben Clifton in film, Antonio Banderas was originally cast for that role.
Black Dog
Tall Tale
Keeping Mum

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Green Dragon
Franchise Pictures Classics
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Grandview, U.S.A
Green Dragon
Swayze had the leading role of Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance in this film.
Uncommon Valor
Three Wishes

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Donnie Darko
Youtube
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
City of Joy
Father Hood
One Last Dance
Donnie Darko
This film was a very confusing one to everyone all around. Even the actors involved, such as Seth Rogen and Jake Gyllenhaal, who said that after the film wrapped that they still had no clue what the movie was about.

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Waking Up in Reno
Miramax Films
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Waking Up in Reno
Patrick Swayze starred in this film along with Charlize Theron. The played the parts of Roy and Candy Kirkendall.
Road House
Red Dawn
Steel Dawn

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One Last Dance
Minds Eye Entertainment, Without Word Inc.
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
King Solomon's Mines
Jump!
One Last Dance
Swayze was a talented dancer, hence why he was cast a multiple roles movies that required him to dance.
Ghost

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Christmas in Wonderland
Yari Film Group / Freestyle Releasing
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
To Wong Fu, Thanks for Everything!
Christmas in Wonderland
This film was actually filmed in the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada.
Next of Kin
One Last Dance

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Fox and the Hound 2
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Youngblood
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Father Hood
Fox and the Hound 2
Patrick Swayze was the voice of the cartoon character Cash in this animated children's movie.

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Keeping Mum
Summit Entertainment, Isle of Man Film, Azure Films, Tusk Productions
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Tiger Warsaw
Skatetown, U.S.A
Keeping Mum
Swayze starred in this film along with Rowan Atkinson, Kristen Scott Thomas and Maggie Smith.
Three Wishes

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King Solomon's Mines
Hallmark Channel
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
King Solomon's Mines
The movie was a remade multiple times. The first film was in 1937 and the 1st remake was in 1985.
Powder Blue
Black Dog
Tall Tale

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George and the Dragon
American World Pictures (AWP)
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
11:14
George and the Dragon
This comedy is about a knight who returns from the Crusades to take on a dragon and becomes a legend due to his victory.
Letters from a Killer
Christmas Wonderland

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Dirty Dancing
Great American Films Limited Partnership
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Forever Lulu
The Fox and the Hound 2
Green Dragon
Dirty Dancing
In this film, Swayze as Johnny Castle said the famous quote, "Nobody puts baby in a corner".

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11:14
Media 8 Entertainment
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
11:14
This movie is about 5 different perspectives of events that lead up to a car crash at 11:14pm.
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George and the Dragon
The Comeback Kid

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Ghost
Paramount Pictures
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Ghost
This film was an American romantic fantasy thriller where Swayze co-starred with Demi Moore.
The Outsiders
Red Dawn
City of Joy

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Road House
Silver Pictures, Star Partners II Ltd.
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Next of Kin
Road House
This 1989 film was one of Swayze's earlier movie roles.
City of Joy
Waking Up in Reno

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Tiger Warsaw
Continental Film Group Ltd.
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Tiger Warsaw
Swayze plays the role of Chuck "Tiger" Warsaw, who returns to face his family after 15 years have gone by since shooting his own father.
Three Wishes
Tall Tale
Forever Lulu

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Steel Dawn
Vestron, Inc.
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Donnie Darko
Point Break
To Wong Fu, Thanks for Everything!
Steel Dawn
This film takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where a lone warrior (Patrick Swayze) comes across a settlement under attack which then chooses to help defend from a murderous gang of outsiders.

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North and South Book 2
David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
The Renegades
North and South, Book II
This was a mini TV series that came out in 1986.
Pigs Vs. Freaks
The Beast

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Youngblood
Blueline Productions, The Guber-Peters Company, United Artists
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
The Return of the Rebels
The Comeback Kid
Youngblood
Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze star in this 1986 drama together.
Staying Alive

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North and South
David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
North and South
This was the first installment for the mid 1980's mini TV series.
Skatetown, U.S.A
Red Dawn
Next of Kin

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Grandview, U.S.A.
CBS Entertainment Production
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Keeping Mum
Powder Blue
Grandview, U.S.A.
Patrick Swayze plays the role of one of Jamie Lee Curtis character's lovers in the film.
Jump!

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Red Dawn
United Artists / Valkyrie Films
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Christmas in Wonderland
Red Dawn
This was another film where Swayze worked with actress Jennifer Grey.
One Last Dance
Ghost

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Uncommon Valor
Paramount Pictures
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Uncommon Valor
A famous tagline from the movie is "Come on...we're going home."
Staying Alive
North and South
Point Break

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The Outsiders
Zoetrope Studios, AMLF
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
11:14
King Soloman's Mines
Forever Lulu
The Outsiders
The film follows the events of two rivaling teen gangs in rural Oklahoma.

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Powder Blue
New Line Cinema / Focus Features
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Point Break
The Outsiders
Powder Blue
This film was Patrick Swayze's last film performance of his career.
Steel Dawn

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Jump!
LWB Media
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Donnie Darko
City of Joy
Steel Dawn
Jump!
In this film, Swayze plays the role of a Jewish lawyer by the name of Richard Pressburger.

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Icon 2005
Hallmark Channel
Which movie title corresponds to this scene?
Grandview, U.S.A
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Swayze played the part of Jason Monk, an American government agent who had previously worked deep undercover in Russia.
Waking Up in Reno
Uncommon Valor

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Silver Pictures, Star Partners II Ltd.