Billy Elliot

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Comedy, Music

Director

Stephen Daldry

Original Language

EN

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.

When was Billy Elliot released?

Billy Elliot was released on September 28, 2000.

How long is Billy Elliot?

Billy Elliot has a runtime of 1h 51m.

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