Starter For 10

– In 1985, against the backdrop of Thatcherism, Brian Jackson enrolls in the University of Bristol, a ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 32 Minutes
Release Year:
2006
Starter for 10 (2006)

In 1985, against the backdrop of Thatcherism, Brian Jackson enrolls in the University of Bristol, a scholarship boy from seaside Essex with a love of knowledge for its own sake and a childhood spent watching "University Challenge," a college quiz show. At Bristol he tries out for the Challenge team and falls under the spell of Alice, a lovely blond with an extensive sexual past.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
Filming Locations:
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Starter for 10 (2006) - Trailer

Release Date:

09 Mar 2007

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Tom Vaughan

Writer:

David Nicholls (novel), David Nicholls (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Joseph Friend, James Gaddas, Catherine Tate, Mark Gatiss

Plot:

In 1985, against the backdrop of Thatcherism, Brian Jackson enrolls in the University of Bristol, a scholarship boy from seaside Essex with a love of knowledge for its own sake and a childhood spent watching "University Challenge," a college quiz show. At Bristol he tries out for the Challenge team and falls under the spell of Alice, a lovely blond with an extensive sexual past. He's smitten, and he carelessly manages to hurt the feelings of Rebecca Epstein, a friend whose politics and wit he admires. The Challenge finale is coming up; maybe Brian can redeem himself and still avoid being a prat.

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations.

Gross profit:

$177,442

Production:

Picturehouse

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
90%
Metacritic:
69%