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Billy Elliot

“Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it.”

7.620001h 51mDramaComedyMusic
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Billy Elliot at a glance

Billy Elliot is a 2000 drama and comedy film, running 1h 51m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.

15 age rating1h 51mDramaComedy

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2000-09-28
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Music
Director
Stephen Daldry
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.6 / 10 · 4,223 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

14 names
Jamie BellBilly Elliot
Gary LewisJackie Elliot
Julie WaltersMrs Wilkinson
Jean HeywoodGrandma
Jamie DravenTony Elliot
Stuart WellsMichael Caffrey
Mike ElliotGeorge Watson
Billy FaneMr Braithwaite
Nicola BlackwellDebbie Wilkinson
Carol McGuiganLibrarian
Joe RentonGary Poulson
Colin MacLachlanMr Tom Wilkinson
Janine BirkettBilly's mother
Trevor FoxPC Jeff Peverly

Questions about Billy Elliot

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Where can I watch Billy Elliot in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Billy Elliot is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Billy Elliot suitable for children?

Billy Elliot is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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…

How long is Billy Elliot?

Billy Elliot runs for 1h 51m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Billy Elliot trailer?

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