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Submarine

Submarine

A comedy that doesn't let principles stand in the way of progress.

20117.41h 38m

Overview

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.

Directed by Richard Ayoade
Written by Joe Dunthorne, Richard Ayoade
Produced by Andy Stebbing, Mark Herbert, Rebecca Davies
Box OfficeBudget: $1.5MRevenue: $865K

Top Cast

Noah Taylor

Noah Taylor

Lloyd Tate

Paddy Considine

Paddy Considine

Graham Purvis

Craig Roberts

Craig Roberts

Oliver Tate

Yasmin Paige

Yasmin Paige

Jordana Bevan

Sally Hawkins

Sally Hawkins

Jill Tate

Steffan Rhodri

Steffan Rhodri

Mr. Davey

Darren Evans

Darren Evans

Chips

O

Osian Cai Dulais

Mark Pritchard

L

Lily McCann

Zoe Preece

O

Otis Lloyd

Keiron

Themes & Keywords

friendshipwalesbeachbullyingloss of virginitycoming of ageteenage girlteenage protagonistswansea

About Submarine

Submarine is a drama, comedy, romance film released in 2011 exploring themes of friendship, wales, beach, bullying, loss of virginity, coming of age. Directed by Richard Ayoade, it stars Noah Taylor, Paddy Considine, Craig Roberts. 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.

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