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Starter for 10

2006·Movie
1h 36min·PG-13
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic697.2Rotten Tomatoes90%66%
IMDb6.7Metacritic697.2Rotten Tomatoes90%66%

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Coming-of-AgeUniversity Life1980sBritishQuiz ShowRomantic ComedyNostalgicWittyQuirky

Crew

Directed by:
Tom Vaughan, Angela Wharton
Written by:
David Nicholls, David Nicholls
Produced by:
Tom Hanks, Nina Gold, Sam Mendes
Composed by:
Blake Neely, Deva Anderson, Cameron Frankley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Starter for 10

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Where can I stream Starter for 10 legally?

HBO Max

Starter for 10 is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Starter for 10 worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Starter for 10 rated?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Starter for 10?

1 h 36 min

Starter for 10 runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Starter for 10?

Critics80
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Starter for 10 higher (80) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Starter for 10 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Starter for 10?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Starter for 10 in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Starter for 10 use?

My Beloved SmotherOh, Crap!Playing SickThat Nostalgia ShowInformed JudaismSoapbox SadieAnachronistic SoundtrackDisappeared DadEveryone Loves BlondesOld FriendHeroic BSoDAdaptational Job Changeand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Starter for 10, including My Beloved Smother, Oh, Crap!, Playing Sick.