Starter for 10 (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Starter for 10 is a 2007 comedy drama directed by Tom Vaughan, starring James McAvoy. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Tom Vaughan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Picturehouse Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Starter for 10 About?
The premise of Starter for 10 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A working-class student from Essex, Brian Jackson, unexpectedly finds himself at Bristol University, a world far removed from his own. He embraces the opportunity to pursue his education and experiences the challenges of navigating a new social environment. While developing feelings for two different students, Brian strives to prove himself and earn a place on the university's competitive "University Challenge" team, ultimately discovering his potential and finding his place.
Starter for 10 Cast
James McAvoy stars in Starter for 10. Directed by Tom Vaughan.
- Director Tom Vaughan
More from Tom Vaughan
More films directed by Tom Vaughan, best-rated first: Extraordinary Measures, What Happens in Vegas, Some Kind Of Beautiful and So Undercover.
Starter for 10 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Starter for 10 69 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 64% User score
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Starter for 10 Plot Summary
What happens in Starter for 10 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1985, Brian Jackson finds himself as a first-year university student engrossed in English Literature, ever eager to absorb knowledge. Having grown up in a working-class background in Southend-on-Sea, he has always been a fan of the TV quiz show University Challenge, famous for its motto, > “Your starter for 10…”. Upon his arrival at Bristol University, Brian attends a gathering where he meets the politically-aware Jewish student, Rebecca, instantly feeling a profound connection. Eager to join the University Challenge team, he faces disappointment when his good-hearted act of helping Alice, a dramatic student, leads to his own disqualification from the quiz team.
Full summary
The whole story of Starter for 10, scene by scene
Starter for 10 Box Office
Starter for 10 grossed $1.7 million worldwide. $216,839 came from the US and Canada and $1.5 million (88%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- US & Canada
- $216.8K
- International
- $1.5M
Starter for 10 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Starter for 10.
How Well Do You Know Starter for 10?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
In what year does 'Starter for 10' take place?
Cars in Starter for 10
9 cars on screen, including the 1986 Citroën 2CV 6 and the 1984 Ford Transit MkII.
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1986 Citroën 2CV 6 Important role -
1984 Ford Transit MkII Minor role -
1965 Land-Rover 88'' Series IIa Minor role -
1981 Austin mini Metro Background role
Starter for 10 Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Keine weiteren Fragen” and “Garoto Nota 10”.
- Also known as
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- Keine weiteren Fragen
- Garoto Nota 10
- Un chico listo
- Starter for Ten
- Heikoin lenkki
- Üniversiteler Yarışıyor
- Allumage pour 10
- Question à 10 points
- Zahrievacie kolo
- Попасть в десятку
- Zahřívací kolo
- 恋爱学分
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- A nagy kvízválasztó
- שאלת הפתיחה
- Il quiz dell'amore
- Право в десетката
- Miłosna układanka
- 스타트 포 텐
- Почетно питање
- Flirt de nota 10
- Влучити в десятку
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Starter for 10 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Starter for 10, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Starter for 10?
Starter for 10 runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Starter for 10 released?
Starter for 10 was released on February 23, 2007.
Who directed Starter for 10?
Starter for 10 was directed by Tom Vaughan.
More films by Tom Vaughan Who is in the cast of Starter for 10?
Starter for 10 stars James McAvoy.
How much did Starter for 10 make at the box office?
Starter for 10 grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($216,839 domestic, $1.5 million international).
How is Starter for 10 rated?
Starter for 10 has 69 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Starter for 10 have a post-credit scene?
No. Starter for 10 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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