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 | $339,753 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
---|---|---|
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,501-11,600) | 11,531 | $216,839 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,601-21,700) | 21,609 | $216,839 |
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,583 | $216,839 |
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Movie Details
Domestic Releases: | February 23rd, 2007 (Limited) by Picturehouse |
MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for sexual content, language and a scene of drug use. |
Running Time: | 96 minutes |
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Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
Genre: | Drama |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
Production Countries: | United States |
Languages: | English |