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Billy Elliot (2000)

PG-13 110 min - Drama, Comedy, Music - 18 May 2000
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Set against the background of the 1984 Miner's Strike, Billy Elliot is an 11 year old boy who stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family's set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes!

Director:  Stephen Daldry
Stars:  Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Jean Heywood, Jamie Draven, Gary Lewis, Stuart Wells, Nicola Blackwell, Janine Birkett, Joe Renton, Colin MacLachlan, Trevor Fox, Charlie Hardwick

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Storyline

Set against the background of the 1984 Miner's Strike, Billy Elliot is an 11 year old boy who stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family's set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes!

Collections: Stephen Daldry
Tagline: Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it.
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Music

Details

Official Website:  —
Country:   France,   United Kingdom
Language:  English
Release Date:  18 May 2000

Box Office

Budget:  $5,000,000
Revenue:  $110,000,000

Company Credits

Production Companies:  BBC Films, Tiger Aspect Productions, StudioCanal, Arts Council of England, Working Title Films, WT2 Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 50 min