Submarine
Seen it?2011 | 97 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Fast Times at Ridgemont High, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
15-year-old deep-thinking Welsh schoolboy Oliver Tate struggles to initiate and maintain a relationship with Jordana, his devilish, dark-haired classmate at their Swansea high school. As his parents' marriage begins to fall apart, similar problems arise in his relationship with Jordana.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$5 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 182K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Ayoade
- Noah TaylorLloyd Tate
- Paddy ConsidineGraham Purvis
- Craig RobertsOliver Tate
- Yasmin PaigeJordana Bevan
- Sally HawkinsJill Tate
- Steffan RhodriMr. Davey
- Darren EvansChips
- Osian Cai DulaisMark Pritchard
- Lily McCannZoe Preece
- Otis LloydKeiron