In 1985, Brian Jackson is a first-year university student and information sponge. Since his working-class childhood in Southend-on-Sea, Brian has loved the TV quiz show See more

• James McAvoy as Brian Jackson
• Alice Eve as Alice Harbinson
• Rebecca Hall as Rebecca Epstein
• Dominic Cooper as … See more

Although set at Bristol University, the main quad and Gustave Tuck lecture theatre of University College London were used as sets. The University of Bristol Students Union building is in fact the university's School of Chemistry. The Granada TV studios are actually … See more

On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating 90% based on 77 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Starter For 10 is a spirited coming-of-age tale that remains charming and witty even as it veers into darker territory. The … See more

The soundtrack features music from The Cure, The Smiths, The Psychedelic Furs, Buzzcocks, Yazoo, Motörhead, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Undertones, Tears for Fears, The Style Council and Kate Bush, among others. See more

The film and novel were adapted for the stage as a new musical at Bristol Old Vic in February 2024. It closed on 31 March 2024. See more

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