Submarine
“A comedy that doesn't let principles stand in the way of progress.”
Synopsis
15-year-old deep-thinking Welsh schoolboy Oliver Tate struggles to initiate and maintain a relationship with Jordana, his devilish, dark-haired classmate at their Swansea high school. As his parents' marriage begins to fall apart, similar problems arise in his relationship with Jordana.
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Submarine | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-08
Top Cast
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Noah Taylor
Lloyd Tate
Paddy Considine
Graham Purvis
Craig Roberts
Oliver Tate
Yasmin Paige
Jordana Bevan
Sally Hawkins
Jill Tate
Steffan Rhodri
Mr. Davey
Darren Evans
Chips
Osian Cai Dulais
Mark Pritchard
Lily McCann
Zoe Preece
Otis Lloyd
Keiron
Elinor Crawley
Abby Smuts
Gemma Chan
Kim-Lin
Melanie Walters
Jude Bevan
Sion Tudor Owen
Brynn Bevan
Adrienne O'Sullivan
Jackie
Jonny Wier
Malcolm
Lydia Fox
Miss Dutton
Lynn Hunter
Gene
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 3, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$865K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.58x
-$635K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Ayoade
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Dunthorne, Richard Ayoade
- Original Score
- Andrew Hewitt, Alex Turner
- Original Title
- Submarine
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $865K
- Production Studios
- Warp Films, Film4 Productions, UK Film Council, Optimum Releasing, Protagonist Pictures, Red Hour
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Ayoade
Joe Dunthorne, Richard Ayoade
Andrew Hewitt, Alex Turner
Erik Wilson
Nick Fenton, Chris Dickens
Andy Stebbing, Will Clarke, Tessa Ross, Mark Herbert, Jeremy Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Stebbing
Producer
Nick Fenton
Editor
Erik Wilson
Director of Photography
Richard Ayoade
Director
Chris Dickens
Editor
Mark Herbert
Producer
Rebecca Davies
Producer
Mary Burke
Producer
Andrew Hewitt
Original Music Composer
Gary Williamson
Production Design
Charlotte Walter
Costume Design
Richard Ayoade
Writer
Ray De-Haan
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Submarine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Submarine about?
15-year-old deep-thinking Welsh schoolboy Oliver Tate struggles to initiate and maintain a relationship with Jordana, his devilish, dark-haired classmate at their Swansea high school. As his parents' marriage begins to fall apart, similar problems arise in his relationship with Jordana.
Who directed Submarine?
Submarine was directed by Richard Ayoade.
Who stars in Submarine?
The principal cast of Submarine includes Noah Taylor, Paddy Considine, Craig Roberts, Yasmin Paige, Sally Hawkins.
When was Submarine released and how long is it?
Submarine was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Submarine?
Submarine had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $865K at the worldwide box office (0.58 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Submarine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Submarine was composed by Andrew Hewitt, Alex Turner.
Is Submarine based on a book or true story?
Submarine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joe Dunthorne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Submarine?
Submarine holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).