{"id":651116,"date":"2026-10-11T02:26:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T02:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/651116\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T02:26:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T02:26:22","slug":"quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-tom-cruise-%c2%b7-thejournal-ie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/651116\/","title":{"rendered":"Quiz: How much do you know about Tom Cruise? \u00b7 TheJournal.ie"},"content":{"rendered":"

TOM CRUISE RETURNED to the big screen this week with the release of black comedy Digger.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The film stars Cruise as Digger Rockwell, an oil magnate billionaire whose actions trigger an environmental crisis.<\/p>\n

The film has already split critics, with some hailing it as an artistic triumph while others have branded it a box-office flop against a big budget.<\/p>\n

Whatever the verdict on Digger, Cruise\u2019s track record is packed with hits and iconic roles over a lengthy career.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So, as his latest film hits cinemas, it\u2019s time to put your Cruise knowledge to the test.<\/p>\n

How much do you know about the Hollywood star?<\/p>\n

\n Cruise made his big screen debut in 1981, what was the name of the film? <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n


\n <\/p>\n

\n Where was Tom Cruise born?\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n


\n <\/p>\n

\n In 1988\u2019s Rain Man Cruise plays Charlie Babbitt, who discovers his estranged older brother has inherited their father\u2019s fortune. Who plays the brother Raymond?\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n


\n <\/p>\n

\n How many times has Cruise been nominated for an Academy Award?\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n


\n <\/p>\n

\n “Show me the money!” is a famous phrase from which of Cruise\u2019s hit films? <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n


\n <\/p>\n

\n Who directed Cruise in the 1986 sports drama film The Color of Money?\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n


\n <\/p>\n

\n What is Cruise\u2019s highest grossing film to date, earning nearly 1.5 billion dollars worldwide?\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

\n Mission: Impossible \u2013 Fallout\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n


\n <\/p>\n

\n Cruise was famously in a long term relationship with Katie Holmes. The actress was well known for starring in which TV show? <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n


\n <\/p>\n

\n In Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Cruise famously scaled the outside of which real-world skyscraper?\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n


\n <\/p>\n

\n Cruise starred as Joseph Donnelly in 1992\u2019s Far and Away, a young Irish immigrant who flees to America. Who played his love interest, Shannon Christie, in the film?\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n


\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Answer all the questions to see your result!<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

\n You scored out of !\n <\/p>\n

\n Clever Cat\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

\n You scored out of !\n <\/p>\n

\n Top Dog\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

\n You scored out of !\n <\/p>\n

\n Fin-flippin-tastic!\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

\n You scored out of !\n <\/p>\n

\n What are ewe doing? Baaaad\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n Alamy\n <\/p>\n

\n You scored out of !\n <\/p>\n

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