Billy Elliot
2000 · 1h 51m · Drama, Comedy, Music
Watch it tonight. Billy Elliot is an uplifting underdog story with heart, humor, and genuine emotion—the kind of film that makes you believe in second chances. With solid scores across the board and a perfect blend of drama and joy, this is exactly what you need if you want to feel something good.
Plot
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.
Director: Stephen Daldry
Cast: Jamie Bell, Gary Lewis, Julie Walters, Jean Heywood, Jamie Draven