Billy Elliot

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Billy Elliot

R

Released Oct 13, 2000

1h 50m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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The life of 11-year-old Billy Elliot, a coal miner's son in Northern England, is forever changed one day when he stumbles upon a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. Before long, he finds himself in dance, demonstrating the kind of raw talent seldom seen by the class' exacting instructor, Mrs. Wilkinson. With a tart tongue and a never-ending stream of cigarettes in her hand, Mrs. Wilkinson's zest for teaching is revived when she sees Billy's potential.

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Critics Consensus

Billy Elliot is a charming movie that can evoke both laughter and tears.

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

Independent (UK)

It's as raw a slice of escapism as you could wish for.

Nov 15, 2017

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Terrific story of young ballet dancer has strong language.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 22, 2010

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 19, 2002

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

Billy Elliot is not a masterpiece, but it is a work, in the first place, driven by considerable feeling.

Mar 5, 2021

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Take a twirl with Billy and you won't be disappointed.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 12, 2020

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Eve Tushnet

Patheos

Billy Elliot almost always makes the wrong choice, for the saccharine over the convincing.

Mar 19, 2019

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Tim V.

One of mine and my husbands favorite movies. Brilliant soundtrack that I’ve added to my music collection. The story is fantastic and exactly what you need to see…trust me…your foot will tap all the way through!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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THE NASHVILLE I

Not a movie about a boy doing ballet- forget that. When you're surprisingly knocked off your feet and fascinated by the energy of characters fighting for their desire and thrashing against the inadequacy bullying them in their lives, you'll find Billy Elliott. Truly, truly an uplifting but gutsy film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/11/25

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thiago s

Filme bacaninha, o roteiro é mais ou menos, as cenas são bacaninhas com um drama bom, a história é mais ou menos, o elenco é mais ou menos, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são mais ou menos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, mas o drama do filme foi o suficiente para o filme ser bacaninha.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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Joshua m

I usually end up watching Marvel or Jason Statham since I have 2 sons. This unlikely film was a masterpiece in my opinion.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/25

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NONE BUT C

ONE OF THE GREATEST MOVIES EVER MADE. PERIOD.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/24

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Dionisis T

Felt representative and totally inspirational for such a film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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Synopsis

The life of 11-year-old Billy Elliot, a coal miner's son in Northern England, is forever changed one day when he stumbles upon a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. Before long, he finds himself in dance, demonstrating the kind of raw talent seldom seen by the class' exacting instructor, Mrs. Wilkinson. With a tart tongue and a never-ending stream of cigarettes in her hand, Mrs. Wilkinson's zest for teaching is revived when she sees Billy's potential.

Director: Stephen Daldry
Producer: Greg Brenman, Jonathan Finn, Luc Besson
Screenwriter: Lee Hall, Jessica Kaplan
Distributor: Universal Pictures, USA Films
Production Co: Arts Council of England, Working Films, BBC, Studio Canal, WT², Tiger Aspect Pictures
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 13, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.0M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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