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Starter for 10 (2006)

PG_13 92 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   9 March 2007 (USA)
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Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.

Director:

Tom Vaughan

Writers:

David Nicholls (novel), David Nicholls (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joseph Friend Joseph Friend ...
James Gaddas James Gaddas ...
Catherine Tate ...
Mark Gatiss ...
Robert Cawsey Robert Cawsey ...
Rasmus Hardiker Rasmus Hardiker ...
Guy Henry Guy Henry ...
James McAvoy ...
James Corden ...
Dominic Cooper ...
Simon Woods ...
Sule Rimi Sule Rimi ...
Joe Van Moyland Joe Van Moyland ...
Hippy at the Party
Rebecca Hall ...
Benedict Cumberbatch ...
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Storyline

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. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

University | Thatcherism | Team | Working Class | Politics  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, language and a scene of drug use See all certifications »

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Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A nagy kvízválasztó See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£207,345 (UK) (12 November 2006) (84 Screens)

Gross:

$177,442 (USA) (18 March 2007)
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite the fact she plays his mother Catherine Tate is only 11 years older than James McAvoy. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: The film is set in late 1985/early 1986, but after the students argue in the car they turn on the radio and hear "Wonderful Life" by Black - which was not released until late in the summer of 1987. See more »

Quotes

Rebecca Epstein: Happy New Year, Brian.
Brian Jackson: Happy New Year, Alice.
Rebecca Epstein: Alice?
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Connections

References Casablanca (1942) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Man with the Child in His Eyes"
Performed by Kate Bush
Written by Kate Bush
Published by Beachwood Music c/o Screen Gems EMI
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