Billy Elliot (2000)
Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it.
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Billy Elliot |
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| Release date | Nov 10, 2000 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | friendship, sadness, dreams, mentor, dancing, homophobia, hope, workers' quarter, socialism, northern england, dancing class, strike |
FAQ
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 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.
When was Billy Elliot released?
Billy Elliot was released on Nov 10, 2000 (status: Released).
Who directed Billy Elliot?
Stephen Daldry directed Billy Elliot.
What is the TMDB rating of Billy Elliot?
Billy Elliot has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 from 4,179 votes.