Starter for 10
2006, English. Directed by Tom Vaughan.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 468 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Starter for 10
Starter for 10 is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Details
- Released
- 10 November 2006
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- David Nicholls
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Starter for 10: quick answers
Is Starter for 10 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 468 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Starter for 10?
Starter for 10 runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Starter for 10 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Starter for 10. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Starter for 10 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Starter for 10 is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Starter for 10 on?
Starter for 10 is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Starter for 10?
If you liked Starter for 10, try XX/XY, Kicking and Screaming, Cyrus.
Who directed Starter for 10?
Starter for 10 (2006) was directed by Tom Vaughan and stars James McAvoy, Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall.