Billy Elliot(2000)
“Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it.”
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.
Director
Stephen Daldry
Studio
StudioCanal
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$109M
Cast
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
Mike Elliot
as George Watson
Billy Fane
as Mr Braithwaite
Nicola Blackwell
as Debbie Wilkinson
Carol McGuigan
as Librarian
Joe Renton
as Gary Poulson
Colin MacLachlan
as Mr Tom Wilkinson
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$109M
Production Companies
StudioCanal • BBC Film • Tiger Aspect
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Billy Elliot?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Billy Elliot (2000).
What is Billy Elliot about?▼
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.
Who directed Billy Elliot?▼
Billy Elliot was directed by Stephen Daldry and released in 2000. It is a drama, comedy, music film.
How long is Billy Elliot?▼
Billy Elliot has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Billy Elliot?▼
The cast of Billy Elliot includes Jamie Bell as Billy Elliot, Gary Lewis as Jackie Elliot, Julie Walters as Mrs Wilkinson, Jean Heywood as Grandma, Jamie Draven as Tony Elliot and more.
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