Starter for 10
Synopsis
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.
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Starter For Ten trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-01-17
Top Cast
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James McAvoy
Brian Jackson
Alice Eve
Alice Harbinson
Rebecca Hall
Rebecca Epstein
Catherine Tate
Julie Jackson
Dominic Cooper
Spencer
Benedict Cumberbatch
Patrick Watts
James Corden
Tone
Mark Gatiss
Bamber Gascoigne
Guy Henry
Dr. Morrison
John Henshaw
Des
Elaine Tan
Lucy Chang
Simon Woods
Josh
Charles Dance
Michael Harbinson
Lindsay Duncan
Rose Harbison
Sule Rimi
Marcus
Ian Bonar
Colin
Nicholas Gleaves
Speaker for Nuclear Disarmament
Joe Van Moyland
Hippy at Party
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 23, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 5, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Vaughan
- Screenplay & Story
- David Nicholls
- Original Score
- Blake Neely
- Original Title
- Starter for 10
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Scion Films, BBC Film, HBO Films, Neal Street Productions, Playtone, Scamp Film and Theatre Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Vaughan
David Nicholls
Blake Neely
Ashley Rowe
Jon Harris, Heather Persons
Tom Hanks, Jeff Abberley, Gary Goetzman, Diana Choi, Michelle Chydzik Sowa
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Vaughan
Director
David Nicholls
Screenplay
Jon Harris
Editor
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Charlotte Morris
Costume Design
Blake Neely
Original Music Composer
Heather Persons
Editor
Sarah Greenwood
Production Design
Tom Hanks
Producer
Gary Goetzman
Producer
Diana Choi
Producer
Pippa Harris
Producer
Mary Richards
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Starter for 10
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What is Starter for 10 about?
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.
Who directed Starter for 10?
Starter for 10 was directed by Tom Vaughan.
Who stars in Starter for 10?
The principal cast of Starter for 10 includes James McAvoy, Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall, Catherine Tate, Dominic Cooper.
When was Starter for 10 released and how long is it?
Starter for 10 was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Starter for 10?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Starter for 10 was composed by Blake Neely.
Is Starter for 10 based on a book or true story?
Starter for 10 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Nicholls".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Starter for 10?
Starter for 10 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).