Starter for Ten (2007)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $216,839 | Details |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
A working-class English boy who has been fortunate enough to be accepted into a posh private university struggles to realize his lifelong dream while simultaneously winning the heart of the girl he loves. The time is the mid-'80s, and the University Challenge phenomenon is sweeping through England. Despite his underprivileged background, Essex boy Brian Jackson knows that he has what it takes to make it to the finals on one of the most popular programs in all of England. Upon being accepted into Bristol, the ambitious young student soon tries out for the school’s University Challenge team, and set the gears of his ultimate fantasy into motion. Effectively estranged from his single-parent mother just for being accepted into the school, Brian soon gets set to cross yet another class line when he becomes smitten with his beautiful University Challenge teammate and attempts to woo her into his arms her with his formidable advanced general knowledge skills.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $37,141 (17.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 20 opening theaters/32 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $376,943 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 23rd, 2007 (Limited) by Picturehouse |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for sexual content, language and a scene of drug use. |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2007 | 55 | $37,141 | 20 | $1,857 | $37,141 | 1 | |
| Mar 2, 2007 | 70 | $13,848 | -63% | 11 | $1,259 | $71,394 | 2 |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 53 | $45,698 | +230% | 20 | $2,285 | $121,222 | 3 |
| Mar 16, 2007 | 51 | $40,542 | -11% | 32 | $1,267 | $177,442 | 4 |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 66 | $16,280 | -60% | 19 | $857 | $210,128 | 5 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2007 | - | $13,000 | 20 | $650 | $13,000 | 1 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2007 | 55 | $57,546 | 20 | $2,877 | $57,546 | 1 | |
| Mar 2, 2007 | 72 | $17,978 | -69% | 11 | $1,634 | $75,524 | 2 |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 54 | $61,376 | +241% | 20 | $3,069 | $136,900 | 3 |
| Mar 16, 2007 | 55 | $56,948 | -7% | 32 | $1,780 | $193,848 | 4 |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 67 | $22,991 | -60% | 19 | $1,210 | $216,839 | 5 |
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Synopsis
A working-class English boy who has been fortunate enough to be accepted into a posh private university struggles to realize his lifelong dream while simultaneously winning the heart of the girl he loves. The time is the mid-'80s, and the University Challenge phenomenon is sweeping through England. Despite his underprivileged background, Essex boy Brian Jackson knows that he has what it takes to make it to the finals on one of the most popular programs in all of England. Upon being accepted into Bristol, the ambitious young student soon tries out for the school’s University Challenge team, and set the gears of his ultimate fantasy into motion. Effectively estranged from his single-parent mother just for being accepted into the school, Brian soon gets set to cross yet another class line when he becomes smitten with his beautiful University Challenge teammate and attempts to woo her into his arms her with his formidable advanced general knowledge skills.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $37,141 (17.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 20 opening theaters/32 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $376,943 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 23rd, 2007 (Limited) by Picturehouse |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for sexual content, language and a scene of drug use. |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2007 | 55 | $37,141 | 20 | $1,857 | $37,141 | 1 | |
| Mar 2, 2007 | 70 | $13,848 | -63% | 11 | $1,259 | $71,394 | 2 |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 53 | $45,698 | +230% | 20 | $2,285 | $121,222 | 3 |
| Mar 16, 2007 | 51 | $40,542 | -11% | 32 | $1,267 | $177,442 | 4 |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 66 | $16,280 | -60% | 19 | $857 | $210,128 | 5 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2007 | - | $13,000 | 20 | $650 | $13,000 | 1 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2007 | 55 | $57,546 | 20 | $2,877 | $57,546 | 1 | |
| Mar 2, 2007 | 72 | $17,978 | -69% | 11 | $1,634 | $75,524 | 2 |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 54 | $61,376 | +241% | 20 | $3,069 | $136,900 | 3 |
| Mar 16, 2007 | 55 | $56,948 | -7% | 32 | $1,780 | $193,848 | 4 |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 67 | $22,991 | -60% | 19 | $1,210 | $216,839 | 5 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.