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Starter for 10

  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
27K
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Rebecca Hall, James McAvoy, Dominic Cooper, Benedict Cumberbatch, Elaine Tan, and Alice Eve in Starter for 10 (2006)
Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.
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Coming-of-AgePeriod DramaRomantic ComedyComedyDramaRomance

In 1985, a working-class student navigates his first year at Bristol University.In 1985, a working-class student navigates his first year at Bristol University.In 1985, a working-class student navigates his first year at Bristol University.

  • Director
    • Tom Vaughan
  • Writer
    • David Nicholls
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy
    • Alice Eve
    • Rebecca Hall
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tom Vaughan
    • Writer
      • David Nicholls
    • Stars
      • James McAvoy
      • Alice Eve
      • Rebecca Hall
    • 96User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast35

    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
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Despite the fact she plays Brian Jackson's mother, Julie Jackson, Catherine Tate is only 10 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

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    Details

    • 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(Brian's parents' home)
    • Production companies
      • BBC Film
      • HBO Films
      • Neal Street Productions
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    Box office

    • 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

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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