Starter for 10 (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2006, Starter for 10 is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tom Vaughan, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Starter for 10 stars James McAvoy as Brian Jackson, Alice Eve as Alice Harbinson, Rebecca Hall as Rebecca Epstein and Catherine Tate as Julie Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Starter for 10 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Starter for 10 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starter for 10 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starter for 10 (2006)?
- In US, Starter for 10 is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Starter for 10 worth watching?
- Starter for 10 holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Starter for 10?
- Starter for 10 stars James McAvoy, Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall, Catherine Tate and Dominic Cooper.
- When was Starter for 10 released?
- Starter for 10 was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.