Submarine is a 2010 comedy-drama film about a 15-year-old boy named Oliver Tate, who aims to lose his virginity before his next birthday and to stop a romantic relationship between his mother and her former lover. The movie is directed by Richard Ayoade and stars Noah Taylor, Paddy Considine, and Craig Roberts. This write-up will explore where the film was shot, who played what roles, and fascinating details about the movie’s behind-the-scenes production.
Where it Filmed?
The filming locations of Submarine include several places in Wales, UK. The list includes the following:
- Swansea, which is a coastal city and county.
- Pontsticill Reservoir, situated in Brecon Beacons National Park.
- Barry and Penarth, both found in Vale of Glamorgan.
- Bishop Gore School, located in Swansea.
The shooting took place from October 26, 2009, to December 2009.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Noah Taylor | Lloyd Tate |
| Paddy Considine | Graham Purvis |
| Craig Roberts | Oliver Tate |
| Yasmin Paige | Jordana Bevan |
| Sally Hawkins | Jill Tate |
| Darren Evans | Chips |
| Osian Cai Dulais | Mark Pritchard |
| Lily McCann | Zoe Preece |
| Otis Lloyd | Keiron |
| Elinor Crawley | Abby Smuts |
| Steffan Rhodri | Mr. Davey |
| Gemma Chan | Kim-Lin |
| Melanie Walters | Jude Bevan |
| Sion Tudor Owen | Brynn Bevan |
| Adrienne O’Sullivan | Jackie |
| Jonny Wier | Malcolm |
| Lydia Fox | Miss Dutton |
| Claire Cage | News Reporter |
| Edwin Ashcroft | Dafydd |
| Andrew Phillips | Rhydian Bird / School Boy |
| James Alexander Hill | School Boy |
| Rikki Hall | School Boy |
| Tom Ryan | School Boy |
| James Jones | School Boy |
| Sophy Brady-Halligan | The Watkins Twins |
| Tanya Brady-Halligan | The Watkins Twins |
| Sarah Pasquali | Woman Who Looks Nothing Like Jordana |
| Suzie Jenkins | Pupil (uncredited) |
| Samantha Kelly | Mrs. Carpenter – Laughing Soap Opera Star (uncredited) |
| Mandy Kitto | Audience member (uncredited) |
| Ben Stiller | Soap Opera Star (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is 1 hour and 37 minutes long.
- It was released in the UK on March 18, 2011.
- It was met with critical acclaim, with 144 user reviews and 150 critic reviews. Furthermore, the film was nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award and secured another 6 wins & 16 nominations.
- The main characters were played by Noah Taylor (as Lloyd Tate), Paddy Considine (as Graham Purvis), and Craig Roberts (as Oliver Tate), along with Yasmin Paige, Sally Hawkins, Darren Evans, and more.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Swansea, Wales, UK
- Latitude: 51.62144
- Longitude: -3.943645999999999
- Place ID: ChIJsZdOWlVFbkgRdMvnL44Sdz0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Swansea, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Pontsticill Reservoir, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK
- Latitude: 51.8159678
- Longitude: -3.3706026
- Place ID: ChIJMTL8MncwbkgRiI-NJ3cwbkg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pontsticill Reservoir, Merthyr Tydfil CF48, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK
- Latitude: 51.3997529
- Longitude: -3.2825859
- Place ID: ChIJsd_V4EwEbkgRN4o690lgH5A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Barry, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK
- Latitude: 51.438798
- Longitude: -3.173507
- Place ID: ChIJte8yQ2EDbkgRFlgz0MCWO-o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Penarth CF64, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Bishop Gore School, Swansea, Wales, UK
- Latitude: 51.6151363
- Longitude: -3.9888775
- Place ID: ChIJFVCGscz0bkgRGmGW5-QHCLQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: De-La-Beche Rd, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9AP, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
