Django Unchained (2012) is Quentin Tarantino’s bloody and bold reimagining of the Western — with a former slave turned bounty hunter on a mission to rescue his wife from a ruthless plantation owner. With its explosive dialogue, unforgettable characters, and stylized violence, Django rides the line between history and genre fiction like no other.
Think you remember every gunshot, grimace, and German proverb? Take this 10-question trivia challenge and prove you’ve got the grit, wit, and firepower to ride alongside Django.
Django Unchained (2012) Trivia Questions & Answers
Here are the correct answers to the Django Unchained trivia challenge — along with detailed context and commentary on the film’s unforgettable moments, characters, and Tarantino-isms.
1) Who directed Django Unchained (2012)?
Correct Answer: Quentin Tarantino
Known for his stylized violence and snappy dialogue, Quentin Tarantino brought his unique touch to the Western genre with Django Unchained. The film blends brutal history with genre homage, creating a revenge story packed with dark humor and emotional catharsis.
2) Who plays the title character, Django?
Correct Answer: Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx stars as Django, a freed slave turned bounty hunter. His performance balances stoic intensity with quiet vulnerability as he hunts down brutal slavers and fights for the freedom of his wife, Broomhilda. Foxx brings sharp precision and raw emotion to the role.
3) What is Dr. King Schultz’s profession?
Correct Answer: Bounty hunter
Although Schultz poses as a dentist, he is actually a German bounty hunter with a distaste for slavery and a strict moral code. Played by Christoph Waltz (in an Oscar-winning performance), Schultz mentors Django and helps unleash his full potential as a hero and avenger.
4) What is the name of Django’s wife?
Correct Answer: Broomhilda
Broomhilda von Shaft is Django’s beloved wife, separated from him after being sold to another plantation. Her name — a nod to German legend and Blaxploitation lore — adds a mythic element to Django’s quest. Schultz is particularly drawn to her story because of its connection to the legend of Siegfried.
5) What is the name of the brutal plantation where Calvin Candie lives?
Correct Answer: Candyland
Candyland is the opulent and grotesque Mississippi plantation owned by Calvin Candie. It’s a place of outward Southern charm masking unspeakable cruelty, including Mandingo fighting and psychological manipulation. The name’s ironic sweetness underscores its horrors.
6) Which actor portrays Calvin Candie?
Correct Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio
In a rare villainous role, DiCaprio plays the flamboyant and sadistic Calvin Candie. He fully embraces the character’s charm and menace — and even kept acting through a scene in which he accidentally cut his hand for real. His performance adds volatility and tension to the film’s second half.
7) What language does Broomhilda speak that surprises Schultz?
Correct Answer: German
When Schultz learns Broomhilda speaks German, it deepens his emotional investment in helping Django. Their shared language builds immediate trust and gives Schultz a personal reason to see the mission through — beyond monetary reward.
8) Who is Stephen in the film?
Correct Answer: Calvin Candie’s loyal house slave
Stephen, played by Samuel L. Jackson, is one of the film’s most complex and unsettling characters. As Candie’s fiercely loyal servant, he enables his master’s cruelty and resents Django’s freedom. His role exposes the psychological legacy of slavery — and he serves as a foil to Django in many ways.
9) What explosive event ends the film?
Correct Answer: Django blows up the mansion
After rescuing Broomhilda, Django returns to Candyland for one final act of vengeance — blowing up the plantation house in a literal and symbolic act of liberation. The explosive finale punctuates Django’s transformation from victim to victorious legend.
10) What is Django’s final gesture at the end of the movie?
Correct Answer: He strikes a pose with his smoking gun
Django doesn’t just ride off — he poses in silhouette, gun still smoking, as Candyland burns behind him. It’s pure cinematic style, blending Spaghetti Western cool with comic-book hero swagger. His pose marks the end of his journey — and the birth of his legend.
Django Unchained is Tarantino at his boldest — unflinching, stylish, and packed with mythic justice. If you nailed this quiz, you’ve proven yourself as sharp as Schultz and as fearless as Django. Now saddle up and ride on — vengeance has never looked this good.
