Hollywood Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Lights, camera, action! Dive into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with crossword puzzles that challenge your knowledge of iconic movies, stars, and the history of the silver screen.

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Hollywood

Easy · 7×7 · 8 words
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  1. 2. To perform a role in a play or movie
  2. 4. The place where a movie is filmed
  3. 6. The written text of a movie
  4. 8. A very famous actor or actress

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  1. 1. A category of movie like horror or comedy
  2. 3. The group of actors in a movie
  3. 5. The gold statue given for movie excellence
  4. 7. The main story of a movie

Hollywood

Easy · 5×5 · 5 words
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  1. 1. The group of actors in a play or movie
  2. 4. A part played by an actor
  3. 5. The place where a movie is filmed

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  1. 2. A single part of a movie
  2. 3. The work done before filming starts

Hollywood

Easy · 5×5 · 5 words
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  1. 1. The place where a movie scene is filmed
  2. 3. A person who performs in a movie
  3. 4. Work done before filming begins

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  1. 1. A famous celebrity in a leading role
  2. 2. A part played by an actor

pacific rim movie

Medium · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 1. The primary physical attack of a Jaeger
  2. 4. Type of rocket-powered punch used by Gipsy Danger
  3. 5. The protective plating on a giant robot
  4. 6. First half of the name for the American Mark-3 titan
  5. 9. The black market dealer of monster parts
  6. 14. Where the monsters congregate in the Breach
  7. 15. The glowing weak point of many sea monsters
  8. 16. The head of the robot where pilots stand

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  1. 2. The mathematician who calculates the rift frequency
  2. 3. The typical battlefield for a giant robot fight
  3. 7. One of the two people needed to run the machine
  4. 8. Massive robotic hunter built for defense
  5. 10. The interdimensional portal on the sea bed
  6. 11. A mental bridge between two pilots
  7. 12. A synonym for the Breach or a tear in space
  8. 13. The scientist who tries to drift with a monster

Hollywood

Easy · 5×5 · 5 words
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  1. 1. The group of actors in a movie
  2. 4. The character played by an actor
  3. 5. The place where a movie is filmed

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  1. 2. A single part of a movie taking place in one location
  2. 3. The people who work behind the scenes

Classic Cinema

Medium · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 4. Spool that held the magic of the Golden Age
  2. 6. A film's glitzy opening night
  3. 8. 1942 classic set in a Moroccan city
  4. 11. Norma Jeane's iconic silver screen surname
  5. 12. Method acting pioneer who 'coulda been a contender'

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  1. 1. Machine that throws moving images onto the silver screen
  2. 2. Citizen celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2026
  3. 3. A brief, often uncredited appearance by a famous face
  4. 5. Old-school film stock material
  5. 7. Coveted golden statuette handed out since 1929
  6. 9. Gritty, shadow-filled cinematic style of the 40s and 50s
  7. 10. Filmmaker whose personal influence and artistic control are highly distinct

Summer Blockbusters

Medium · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 4. The wayfinding Disney princess returning in a 2026 live-action epic
  2. 5. The high-fashion brand worn by Miranda Priestly in a 2026 comedy follow-up
  3. 8. A multi-film cinematic universe that keeps audiences coming back
  4. 11. The explosive, high-octane genre that dominates the summer box office
  5. 12. The Master of the Universe getting a massive live-action summer reboot

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  1. 1. The protagonist who usually saves the day just before the credits roll
  2. 2. The giant-screen format perfect for viewing massive summer spectacles
  3. 3. The illuminated sign outside a theater displaying what is playing
  4. 6. A three-part film series, like the original Star Wars saga
  5. 7. An afternoon movie showing that often costs a little less
  6. 9. The physical location where you go to enjoy a summer blockbuster
  7. 10. A surprise brief appearance by a famous actor in a film

Hollywood

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. The group of actors who appear in a movie
  2. 4. A short trailer shown before a movie starts
  3. 5. A man who performs a role in a movie

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  1. 1. A theater where people go to watch movies
  2. 2. The written text that tells the cast what to say
  3. 3. A prize given to recognize a great performance
  4. 4. The main story or sequence of events in a film

Hollywood

Easy · 7×7 · 8 words
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  1. 1. The physical location where filming happens
  2. 2. The director's loud command to stop filming entirely
  3. 4. The written text containing dialogue and directions
  4. 6. A motion picture shown in theaters

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  1. 1. A famous and celebrated performer
  2. 2. The complete group of performers in a movie
  3. 3. A person who plays a character in a movie
  4. 5. A greatly admired celebrity figure

Hollywood

Easy · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 1. A small segment of a film.
  2. 3. A film shown in a cinema.
  3. 4. Prize given for excellence in cinema.
  4. 6. Serious film genre focusing on conflict.
  5. 8. A well-known public figure.
  6. 9. Performer in a movie or play.
  7. 10. Surface where a movie is projected.

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  1. 1. A famous person in entertainment.
  2. 2. Another name for a motion picture.
  3. 5. Audience's expression of approval.
  4. 6. Person who controls the making of a film.
  5. 7. Film genre with fast-paced events.
  6. 8. Device used to record images for a film.

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