Starter for 10

2006
PG-13
1h 32m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

26K

YOUR RATING

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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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.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

26K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations total

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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Featured 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.