Film · 2000
Billy Elliot
Directed by Stephen Daldry · starring Jamie Bell, Julie Walters and Jamie Draven
- 1 h 50 min
- 15
- Comedy · Drama · Music
UK
- Released in the UK 28 September 2000
- 7.6 Users33 votes
Synopsis
Eleven-year-old miner's son Billy Elliot is on his way to boxing lessons when he stumbles upon a ballet class. Billy secretly joins the class, knowing that his blue-collar family would never understand. Under the guidance of his teacher, Mrs. Wilkinson, Billy's raw talent takes flight. But when his father discovers his son's ambition, Billy must fight for his dreams and his destiny.
Where to watch Billy Elliot
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
The essentials
- Runtime
- 110 min1 hour and 50 minutes
- Budget
- $5mBBC Films
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is Billy Elliot?
- 1 hour and 50 minutes (110 minutes).
- When was Billy Elliot released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 28 September 2000.
- Who directed Billy Elliot?
- Stephen Daldry.
- Who is in Billy Elliot?
- It stars Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Jamie Draven and Gary Lewis.
- Where can I watch Billy Elliot?
- In the UK you can watch it on rent on Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (14)-
Jamie Bell Billy
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Julie Walters Sra. Wilkinson
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Jamie Draven Tony
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Gary Lewis Dad
- TF Trevor Fox PC Jeff Peverly
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Barbara Leigh-Hunt Vice-Principal
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Lee Williams Tutor 4
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Zoë Bell Sandra
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Tracey Wilkinson Geography Teacher
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Sharon Percy Jenny Poulson
- Director
- Stephen Daldry
- Writers
- Lee Hall
- Producers
- Tessa Ross, Natascha Wharton
Reviews
7.6 33 votes
- 100 %
- 915 %
- 836 %
- 727 %
- 69 %
- ≤512 %
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2001 3 nominations
- Golden Globes 2001 2 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 2001 3 of 13 nominations Won: Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film of the Year, Film Best Actor
- Goya Awards 2002 1 nomination
- Actor Awards 2001 3 nominations
Soundtrack
All 13 songsIf you liked Billy Elliot
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