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Submarine

  • 20102010
  • K-12K-12
  • 1h 37min
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
88K
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POPULARITY
4,901
468
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
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Submarine (2010)
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.
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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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
88K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,901
468
  • Director
    • Richard Ayoade
  • Writers
    • Richard Ayoade
    • Joe Dunthorne(novel)
  • Stars
    • Craig Roberts
    • Sally Hawkins
    • Paddy Considine
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Ayoade
  • Writers
    • Richard Ayoade
    • Joe Dunthorne(novel)
  • Stars
    • Craig Roberts
    • Sally Hawkins
    • Paddy Considine
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 129User reviews
    • 260Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 17 nominations total

    Videos6

    Submarine: U.S. Trailer
    Trailer 2:13
    Submarine: U.S. Trailer
    Submarine: International Trailer
    Trailer 1:52
    Submarine: International Trailer
    "Love Making"
    Clip 0:40
    "Love Making"
    "What is light?"
    Clip 0:51
    "What is light?"
    "Atavistic"
    Clip 1:18
    "Atavistic"
    "Lovemaking"
    Clip 0:39
    "Lovemaking"

    Photos92

    Craig Roberts and Yasmin Paige in Submarine (2010)
    Yasmin Paige in Submarine (2010)
    Craig Roberts in Submarine (2010)
    Sally Hawkins in Submarine (2010)
    Paddy Considine in Submarine (2010)
    Noah Taylor and Craig Roberts in Submarine (2010)
    Richard Ayoade in Submarine (2010)
    Craig Roberts in Submarine (2010)
    Craig Roberts in Submarine (2010)
    Richard Ayoade in Submarine (2010)
    Craig Roberts and Yasmin Paige in Submarine (2010)
    Richard Ayoade at an event for Submarine (2010)

    Top cast

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    Craig Roberts
    Craig Roberts
    • Oliver Tateas Oliver Tate
    Sally Hawkins
    Sally Hawkins
    • Jill Tateas Jill Tate
    Paddy Considine
    Paddy Considine
    • Graham Purvisas Graham Purvis
    Noah Taylor
    Noah Taylor
    • Lloyd Tateas Lloyd Tate
    Yasmin Paige
    Yasmin Paige
    • Jordana Bevanas Jordana Bevan
    Darren Evans
    Darren Evans
    • Chipsas Chips
    Osian Cai Dulais
    • Mark Pritchardas Mark Pritchard
    Lily McCann
    • Zoe Preeceas Zoe Preece
    Otis Lloyd
    • Keironas Keiron
    Elinor Crawley
    Elinor Crawley
    • Abby Smutsas Abby Smuts
    Steffan Rhodri
    • Mr. Daveyas Mr. Davey
    Gemma Chan
    Gemma Chan
    • Kim-Linas Kim-Lin
    Melanie Walters
    Melanie Walters
    • Jude Bevanas Jude Bevan
    Sion Tudor Owen
    Sion Tudor Owen
    • Brynn Bevanas Brynn Bevan
    Adrienne O'Sullivan
    • Jackieas Jackie
    Jonny Wier
    • Malcolmas Malcolm
    Lydia Fox
    Lydia Fox
    • Miss Duttonas Miss Dutton
    Lynn Hunter
    Lynn Hunter
    • Geneas Gene
    • (as Lynne Hunter)
    • Director
      • Richard Ayoade
    • Writers
      • Richard Ayoade
      • Joe Dunthorne(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    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. —napierslogs
    mother son relationshipteen angstboyfriend girlfriend relationshiploss of virginityschool58 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A comedy that doesn't let principles stand in the way of progress.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • K-12
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Each of the main characters has a colour which can be seen in their clothes and possessions. Oliver is blue, Jordana is red, Jill is yellow, Lloyd is brown and Graham is black. As Oliver gets to know Jordana more and more red sneaks into his palette.
    • Goofs
      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.
    • Quotes

      Oliver Tate: Ask me how deep the ocean is.

      Jordana Bevan: Shut up.

      Oliver Tate: Come on, just ask me.

      Jordana Bevan: Why?

      Oliver Tate: 'Cause I know the answer.

      Jordana Bevan: Oh! Do you?

      Oliver Tate: Yes, I do.

      Jordana Bevan: How deep is the ocean?

      Oliver Tate: I'm not gonna say.

      Jordana Bevan: I'm brokenhearted.

      Oliver Tate: The ocean is six miles deep.

      Jordana Bevan: Good.

    • Crazy credits
      The Art Director Sarah Pasquali is credited also as "woman who looks nothing like Jordana".
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 18 March 2011 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Stuck On The Puzzle (Intro)
      Performed by Alex Turner

    User reviews129

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Brilliant
    'Submarine' is a wonderfully engaging film. Along with being very funny, It genuinely understands and insightfully explores, teen anxiety and communication/perception troubles. While watching it, I felt like I was experiencing the story first hand. As a result of an artfully made, endearing and enjoyable experience, the film gently implies a progressive and positive message.

    The film also shows the tremendous versatility and courage of filmmaker Richard Ayoade. 'Submarine' has created its own category, as it's quite different from Ayoade's brilliant TV comedies, It has a very unique, personal language and sensibility, which is equally thrilling and satisfying for the viewers. The casting is perfect as well, each actor makes their character ring with an authentic and lively human truth.

    A delight, Highly recommended!
    helpful•129
    17
    • toonamir
    • Sep 16, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 18, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (France)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Субмарина
    • Filming locations
      • Swansea, Wales, UK
    • Production companies
      • The Weinstein Company
      • Warp Films
      • Film4
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $467,602
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $41,832
      • Jun 5, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,875,173
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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