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Starter for 10 (2006): movie guide
Starter for 10 (2006) is a Drama, Comedy, Romance running about 96 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 468 votes. Notable cast includes James McAvoy, Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall, Catherine Tate. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2006-11-10
- Runtime: 96 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2006-11-10

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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.
Cast highlights
Starter for 10 features James McAvoy, Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall, Catherine Tate, Dominic Cooper, Benedict Cumberbatch. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2006-11-10. Runtime: 96 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (468 votes). Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Starter for 10 on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Starter for 10?
- Starter for 10 is listed as Drama, Comedy, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Starter for 10?
- Starter for 10 runs about 96 minutes.
- Who stars in Starter for 10?
- Cast highlights include James McAvoy, Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall, Catherine Tate, Dominic Cooper, Benedict Cumberbatch.
- Does Cinema Box stream Starter for 10?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Starter for 10?
- Open the Starter for 10 page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








