Billy Elliot
"Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it."
Originally released in 2000. Billy Elliot is a drama/comedy film. directed by Stephen Daldry.
Starring Jamie Bell, Gary Lewis, and Julie Walters
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (4,001 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$109.3M
21.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $109,280,263
Production Companies
- StudioCanal
- BBC Film
- Tiger Aspect
- Arts Council of England
- Working Title Films
- WT² Productions
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Billy Elliot?
Billy Elliot was directed by Stephen Daldry.
How long is Billy Elliot?
Billy Elliot has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Billy Elliot released?
Billy Elliot was released on September 28, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Billy Elliot?
The main cast of Billy Elliot includes Jamie Bell, Gary Lewis, Julie Walters, Jean Heywood, Jamie Draven.
Is Billy Elliot worth watching?
Billy Elliot has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 4,001 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.