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Submarine (2010)

R  97 min  -  Comedy | Drama   -  3 June 2011 (USA)
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15-year-old Oliver Tate has two objectives: To lose his virginity before his next birthday, and to extinguish the flame between his mother and an ex-lover who has resurfaced in her life.

Director:

Richard Ayoade

Writers:

Richard Ayoade, Joe Dunthorne (novel)
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Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 3 wins & 7 nominations See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Noah Taylor ...
Paddy Considine ...
Craig Roberts ...
Yasmin Paige ...
Sally Hawkins ...
Darren Evans Darren Evans ...
Osian Cai Dulais Osian Cai Dulais ...
Lily McCann Lily McCann ...
Otis Lloyd Otis Lloyd ...
Elinor Crawley ...
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Storyline

Precocious Oliver struggles with being popular in school but when a dark-haired beauty takes interest in him, he's determined to become the best boyfriend in the world. Meanwhile, his parents' already rocky relationship is threatened when his mother's ex-boyfriend moves in next door. Oliver makes some unorthodox plans to ensure that his parents stay together and that Jordana still likes him. Written by napierslogs  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Virginity | 15 Year Old | Adultery | Teasing | One Word Title  | See more »

Taglines:

A comedy that doesn't let principles stand in the way of progress.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Субмарина See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£244,476 (UK) (20 March 2011) (60 Screens)

Gross:

$466,702 (USA) (14 August 2011)
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Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Cameo: [Ben Stiller] The actor featured in the American soap opera Oliver watches. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Oliver leaves Jordana's house after Christmas dinner, the car parked in the driveway is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra. The film is set eleven years previously in 1986. See more »

Quotes

Oliver Tate: This is the moment where you leave him and come with me.
Jordana Bevan: Is it?
Oliver Tate: Yeah, are you coming?
Jordana Bevan: No.
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Connections

Features Detour (1945) See more »