Billy Elliot
“Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it.”
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.
Where to watch Billy Elliot in United States
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Where is Billy Elliot streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | MUBI, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, FlixOlé | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Claro tv+, Filmelier Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Billy Elliot
Billy Elliot is a 2000 English-language drama, comedy and music film directed by Stephen Daldry. The cast is led by Jamie Bell, Gary Lewis, Julie Walters. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 4100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Billy Elliot was produced by StudioCanal, BBC Film, and Tiger Aspect and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on September 28, 2000, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $109 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stephen Daldry
- Writers
- Lee Hall
- Release date
- September 28, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $109 million
- Production
- StudioCanal, BBC Film, Tiger Aspect
Billy Elliot cast & crew
Billy Elliot was directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Lee Hall.
The cast features Jamie Bell as Billy Elliot, Gary Lewis as Jackie Elliot, Julie Walters as Mrs Wilkinson, Jean Heywood as Grandma, Jamie Draven as Tony Elliot, and Stuart Wells as Michael Caffrey.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stephen Warbeck, cinematography is by Brian Tufano, and it was produced by Jonathan Finn and Greg Brenman.
Is Billy Elliot worth watching?
Billy Elliot holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 4,104 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and music, Billy Elliot is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Billy Elliot
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Cast of Billy Elliot
Jamie Bell
Billy Elliot
Gary Lewis
Jackie Elliot
Julie Walters
Mrs Wilkinson
Jean Heywood
Grandma
Jamie Draven
Tony Elliot
Stuart Wells
Michael Caffrey
Mike Elliot
George Watson
Billy Fane
Mr Braithwaite
Nicola Blackwell
Debbie Wilkinson
Carol McGuigan
Librarian
Joe Renton
Gary Poulson
Colin MacLachlan
Mr Tom Wilkinson
Billy Elliot — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Billy Elliot in United States?
Billy Elliot is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Billy Elliot in?
Billy Elliot is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Billy Elliot?
Billy Elliot runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is Billy Elliot rated?
Billy Elliot is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 4,104 ratings.
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