Starter for 10 (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2006 • 1h 36m
Starter for 10 follows Brian Jackson, an awkward university freshman obsessed with the quiz show University Challenge as he navigates new social circles and romantic entanglements. The film earned a PG-13 rating for moderate sexual themes, casual drug use, and some impulsive behavior. Parents should be aware that the characters engage in typical college-age drinking, smoking, and mild sexual exploration. It is suitable for older teens… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Starter for 10 appropriate for kids?
Starter for 10 follows Brian Jackson, an awkward university freshman obsessed with the quiz show University Challenge as he navigates new social circles and romantic entanglements. The film earned a PG-13 rating for moderate sexual themes, casual drug use, and some impulsive… Read more — free account
Content severity in Starter for 10
What happens in Starter for 10, moment by moment
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:35 🍷 Substances 4/10
Sex and nudity in Starter for 10
The film contains moderate sexual themes, including multiple kissing scenes and characters in their underwear. There are brief, non-graphic glimpses of implied nudity, such as a partial view of a woman from behind, and consistent conversation regarding romantic relationships and sexual history.
Violence and gore in Starter for 10
Violence is infrequent and generally mild, consisting of a few moments of impulsive behavior. Characters get into minor altercations, including a physical fight at a party and an impulsive headbutt during a high-stress moment.
Language in Starter for 10
Language is infrequent and mild, consisting primarily of casual banter and occasional frustration among university students. There are no pervasive uses of strong profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Starter for 10
Substance use is featured in several scenes, depicting college students consuming alcohol at parties. Several characters, including Alice and Rebecca, are shown smoking marijuana on screen.
Mature themes in Starter for 10
The story centers on themes of academic pressure, social exclusion, and the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The protagonist faces the consequences of cheating and personal dishonesty, providing significant character development throughout the narrative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Starter for 10 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Starter for 10 is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Starter for 10 follows Brian Jackson, an awkward university freshman obsessed with the quiz show University Challenge as he navigates new social circles and romantic entanglements. The film earned a PG-13 rating for…
What age rating does Starter for 10 have?
Starter for 10 is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Starter for 10 about?
Starter for 10 follows Brian Jackson, an awkward university freshman obsessed with the quiz show University Challenge as he navigates new social circles and romantic entanglements. The film earned a PG-13 rating for moderate sexual themes, casual drug use, and some impulsive behavior. Parents should be aware that the…
Is there sex or nudity in Starter for 10?
The film contains moderate sexual themes, including multiple kissing scenes and characters in their underwear. There are brief, non-graphic glimpses of implied nudity, such as a partial view of a woman from behind, and consistent conversation regarding…
How violent is Starter for 10?
Violence is infrequent and generally mild, consisting of a few moments of impulsive behavior. Characters get into minor altercations, including a physical fight at a party and an impulsive headbutt during a high-stress moment.
Is the language in Starter for 10 appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild, consisting primarily of casual banter and occasional frustration among university students. There are no pervasive uses of strong profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Starter for 10?
Substance use is featured in several scenes, depicting college students consuming alcohol at parties. Several characters, including Alice and Rebecca, are shown smoking marijuana on screen.
What mature themes appear in Starter for 10?
The story centers on themes of academic pressure, social exclusion, and the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The protagonist faces the consequences of cheating and personal dishonesty, providing significant character development throughout the narrative.
How long is Starter for 10?
Starter for 10 runs 96 minutes, directed by Tom Vaughan, released in 2006.
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