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Billy Elliot (2000)
7.6
Ratings: 7.6/10 from 55,348 users
Metascore:
74/100
Reviews: 410 user | 142 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com A talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family. Director:Stephen DaldryWriter:Lee Hall |
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Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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Dad (Jackie Elliot)
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Mike Elliot | ... |
George Watson
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Billy Fane | ... |
Mr. Braithwaite
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Carol McGuigan | ... |
Librarian
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Joe Renton | ... |
Gary Poulson
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Colin MacLachlan | ... |
Mr. Tom Wilkinson
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Janine Birkett | ... |
Billy's Mum
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Trevor Fox | ... |
PC Jeff Peverly
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Charlie Hardwick | ... |
Sheila Briggs
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Storyline
County Durham, during the endless, violent 1984 strike against the Thatcher closure of British coal mines. Widower Jackie Elliot and his firstborn, fellow miner Tony, take a dim view of 11 year-old second son Billy's poor record in boxing class, which worsens when they discover he sneakily transferred to the neighboring, otherwise girls-only-attended ballet class. Only one schoolmate, closet-gay Michael Caffrey, encourages Billy's desire, aroused by the teacher, who judged him talented enough for private lesson, to train and try out for the world-renowned Royal Ballet audition. Only the prospect of a fancy career unimagined in the pauper quarter may twist pa and big brother's opposition to indispensable support. Written by KGF Vissers
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some thematic material (cut video version) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
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Dancer See more »Filming Locations:
Canary Wharf Underground Station, Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London, England, UK See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£1,541,109 (UK) (1 October 2000) (335 Screens)Gross:
$109,280,263 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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George: Jesus Christ, Billy Elliot! You're a disgrace to them gloves, your father, and the traditions of this boxing hall!
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Words and Music by Marc Bolan
Performed by T-Rex
Courtesy of Straight Ahead Productions Limited See more »
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Trivia
Lee Hall, who wrote the screenplay, said in an interview: "I wrote the movie of 'Billy Elliot' when I was still a neophyte playwright. I was trying to find a way of telling my own story but in a visual way. The first image that came to my mind was a kid jumping up and down on the bed like I used to do. Once I had that bit, the whole thing about dance just came tumbling out." See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Billy visits Debbie at her house, he has his school bag with him (at 00:29:37), but he doesn't have it any more when he is driven home (00:35:35). See more »Quotes
[Billy falls to an opponent at boxing]George: Jesus Christ, Billy Elliot! You're a disgrace to them gloves, your father, and the traditions of this boxing hall!
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Soundtracks
"Ride A White Swan"Words and Music by Marc Bolan
Performed by T-Rex
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