Billy Elliot (2000)
Movie 1h 50m ★ 7.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Dating from 2000, Billy Elliot sits in the comedy, drama and music corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Stephen Daldry. The cast includes Jamie Bell, Gary Lewis and Julie Walters. The running time is 1h 50m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
County Durham, England, 1984. The miners' strike has started and the police have started coming up from Bethnal Green, starting a class war with the lower classes suffering. Caught in the middle of the conflict is 11-year old Billy Elliot, who, after leaving his boxing club for the day, stumbles upon a ballet class and finds out that he's naturally talented. He practices with his teacher Mrs. Wilkinson for an upcoming audition in Newcastle-upon Tyne for the royal Ballet school in London.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen DaldryDirector
- Jamie Bellas Billy Elliot
- Gary Lewisas Jackie Elliot
- Julie Waltersas Mrs Wilkinson
- Jean Heywoodas Grandma
- Jamie Dravenas Tony Elliot
- Stuart Wellsas Michael Caffrey
- Mike Elliotas George Watson
- Billy Faneas Mr Braithwaite
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Questions about Billy Elliot
- What genre is Billy Elliot?
- Billy Elliot is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Music.
- Who stars in Billy Elliot?
- Jamie Bell, Gary Lewis, Julie Walters, Jean Heywood, Jamie Draven appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Billy Elliot?
- Stephen Daldry directed Billy Elliot.
- How long is Billy Elliot?
- Billy Elliot runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Is Billy Elliot worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Billy Elliot?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
