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Billy Elliot (2000)

โ€œInside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 4,177 votes 1h 51m r ComedyDramaMusic

#17 of 125 films from 2000 #219 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Stephen Daldry ยท Written by Lee Hall

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Overview

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.

Cast

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
Nicola Blackwellas Debbie Wilkinson
Carol McGuiganas Librarian
Joe Rentonas Gary Poulson
Colin MacLachlanas Mr Tom Wilkinson
Janine Birkettas Billy's mother
Trevor Foxas PC Jeff Peverly

Facts

Release dateSeptember 28, 2000
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) โ€” about the same as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$109,280,263 (21.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0249462

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Questions

How long is Billy Elliot?
Billy Elliot runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Billy Elliot worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 4,177 votes, which places it #17 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 87%) and #219 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Billy Elliot?
Billy Elliot was directed by Stephen Daldry. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Reader (2008), The Hours (2002), Trash (2014).
Who stars in Billy Elliot?
Jamie Bell as Billy Elliot; Gary Lewis as Jackie Elliot; Julie Walters as Mrs Wilkinson; Jean Heywood as Grandma; Jamie Draven as Tony Elliot; Stuart Wells as Michael Caffrey.
What is Billy Elliot rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Billy Elliot?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47480.

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