Starter for 10 (2006)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Starter for 10
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | — | YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | JioHotstar | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | OSN+ | — | — |
| France | HBO Max | — | — |
| Netherlands | HBO Max | — | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max | — | — |
| Mexico | HBO Max | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Starter for 10 in 66 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Starter for 10 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. Starter for 10 is a Drama, Comedy, Romance movie, released on 2006-11-10, runtime 96 minutes.
Is Starter for 10 worth watching?
TMDB users rate Starter for 10 6.4 out of 10 from 468 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Starter for 10?
In the United States, Starter for 10 streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Tom Vaughan
Cast
- James McAvoy as Brian Jackson
- Alice Eve as Alice Harbinson
- Rebecca Hall as Rebecca Epstein
- Catherine Tate as Julie Jackson
- Dominic Cooper as Spencer
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Patrick Watts
- James Corden as Tone
- Mark Gatiss as Bamber Gascoigne
- Guy Henry as Dr. Morrison
- John Henshaw as Des
- Elaine Tan as Lucy Chang
- Simon Woods as Josh
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Sources
Details and the 6.4/10 rating from Starter for 10 on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.