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Starter for 10

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
23K
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Starter for 10 (2006)
Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
23K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tom Vaughan
  • Writer
    • David Nicholls(novel)
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy
    • Alice Eve
    • Rebecca Hall
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tom Vaughan
  • Writer
    • David Nicholls(novel)
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy
    • Alice Eve
    • Rebecca Hall
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 81User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    James McAvoy, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Elaine Tan in Starter for 10 (2006)
    James McAvoy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Elaine Tan, and Alice Eve in Starter for 10 (2006)
    Mark Gatiss, James McAvoy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Elaine Tan, and Alice Eve in Starter for 10 (2006)
    Rebecca Hall and James McAvoy in Starter for 10 (2006)
    Rebecca Hall and James McAvoy in Starter for 10 (2006)
    Starter for 10 (2006)
    Dominic Cooper and Alice Eve in Starter for 10 (2006)
    Mark Gatiss, James McAvoy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Elaine Tan, and Alice Eve in Starter for 10 (2006)
    James McAvoy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Elaine Tan, and Alice Eve in Starter for 10 (2006)
    Charles Dance and Lindsay Duncan in Starter for 10 (2006)
    Rebecca Hall, James McAvoy, and Alice Eve at an event for Starter for 10 (2006)
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    Top cast

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    James McAvoy
    James McAvoy
    • Brian Jackson
    Alice Eve
    Alice Eve
    • Alice Harbinson
    Rebecca Hall
    Rebecca Hall
    • Rebecca Epstein
    Joseph Friend
    • Young Brian
    James Gaddas
    James Gaddas
    • Martin Jackson
    Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate
    • Julie Jackson
    Mark Gatiss
    Mark Gatiss
    • Bamber Gascoigne
    Robert Cawsey
    Robert Cawsey
    • University Challenge Competitor
    Rasmus Hardiker
    Rasmus Hardiker
    • University Challenge Competitor
    Guy Henry
    Guy Henry
    • Dr. Morrison
    James Corden
    James Corden
    • Tone
    Dominic Cooper
    Dominic Cooper
    • Spencer
    Simon Woods
    Simon Woods
    • Josh
    Sule Rimi
    Sule Rimi
    • Marcus
    Joe Van Moyland
    • Hippy at the Party
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Patrick Watts
    Elaine Tan
    Elaine Tan
    • Lucy Chang
    Ian Bonar
    Ian Bonar
    • Colin
    • Director
      • Tom Vaughan
    • Writer
      • David Nicholls(novel) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Despite the fact she plays Brian Jackson's mother, Julie Jackson, Catherine Tate is only 11 years older than James McAvoy.
    • Goofs
      ISTR institutions did not enter every year in the original series. They were invited to compete on a rota basis.
    • Quotes

      Brian Jackson: I admit it. I'd made some mistakes. Okay, some big mistakes. Loads of them. But you can't hide in your room forever feeling sorry for yourself. It's not practical. At some point, you've got to get back out there, face up to things, and confront your demons. Ever since I can remember, I'd wanted to be clever. Some people are born clever, same way some people are born beautiful. I'm not one of those people. I'm going to have to work at it, put in the effort, and if I mess it up, I'll learn from it. Besides, sometimes it's not about knowing the right answer. Sometimes it's about asking the right questions.

    • Crazy credits
      During the opening credits the theme music from the BBC program University Challenge (1962), which the title of the film refers to, is played.
    • Connections
      Featured in University Challenge: The Story So Far (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      College Boy (University Challenge Theme)
      Written by Derek New
      Published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
      Courtesy of Granada Television Limited

    User reviews81

    Review
    Top review
    A brilliant feel-good movie
    This film has to be one of my favourites since I was forced to watch it by cultural people. Luckily I was not disappointed.

    The general story is of a Brian (McAvoy), an intelligent and clever young man who after going to university in Bristol, joins the University Challenge team. During this time, he falls for an attractive blonde on the team called Alice (Eve) while being completely oblivious to the affections of the beautiful intellectual, Rebecca Epstein (Hall).

    The film has a great cast and some good comedy moments. A great cast, and some good dialogue. There's not much else to say about it, but that if you ever feel unhappy and depressed, watch this gem, it will not disappoint in cheering you up.
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    • chucknorrisrules
    • Jul 16, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bắt Đầu Từ Điểm 10
    • Filming locations
      • Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • BBC Films
      • HBO Films
      • Neal Street Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $216,839
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $37,141
      • Feb 25, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,736,394
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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