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Billy Elliot (2000)
7.7
Ratings: 7.7/10 from 51,122 users
Metascore:
74/100
Reviews: 408 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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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:
(UK) See more »Also Known As:
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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Billy: It's just, I feel like a right sissy.
Mrs. Wilkinson: Well don't act like one. 50p please. And if you're not coming again give us your shoes.
Billy: [thinks] No, you're all right.
Mrs. Wilkinson: Right.
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Written by Paul Weller
Performed by The Jam
Courtesy of Polydor UK Limited See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
One of the great qualms of the entire film was whether Mrs. Wilkinson should be there in the final scene, where the older Billy Elliot performs Swan Lake. Eventually, it came down to the fact that 'Julie Walters' wasn't available for filming. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Jackie is inside the bus leading to the mine, an egg hits his window (at 01:14:40), but when the bus is viewed from outside, the window is clean (01:14:44). See more »Quotes
Mrs. Wilkinson: So. Do we get the pleasure of your company next week?Billy: It's just, I feel like a right sissy.
Mrs. Wilkinson: Well don't act like one. 50p please. And if you're not coming again give us your shoes.
Billy: [thinks] No, you're all right.
Mrs. Wilkinson: Right.
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Soundtracks
"Town Called Malice"Written by Paul Weller
Performed by The Jam
Courtesy of Polydor UK Limited See more »
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