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Billy Elliot

Seen it?

2000 | 111 min | Drama, Comedy, Music

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 DGA Award: Art Directors Guild: Best Actor in a Leading Role. Also nominated for 4 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 3 SAG Awards. Plus 13 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $109 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 430K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stephen Daldry

  • Jamie BellBilly Elliot
  • Gary LewisJackie Elliot
  • Julie WaltersMrs Wilkinson
  • Jean HeywoodGrandma
  • Jamie DravenTony Elliot
  • Stuart WellsMichael Caffrey
  • Mike ElliotGeorge Watson
  • Billy FaneMr Braithwaite
  • Nicola BlackwellDebbie Wilkinson
  • Carol McGuiganLibrarian