Billy Elliot: The Musical Live

Name: Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
Genre: Music, Drama, History
Released: 2014-09-28
Duration: 2 h 42 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Elliott Hanna, Ruthie Henshall, Liam Mower, Tom Holland, Zach Atkinson

2014·Movie·R·162 min·★ 8.1(70)

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“Electricity sparks inside of me and I'm free.”

In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.

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About Billy Elliot: The Musical Live

Billy Elliot: The Musical Live is a 2014 English-language music, drama and history film directed by Brett Sullivan. The cast is led by Elliott Hanna, Ruthie Henshall, Liam Mower. It has a runtime of 2h 42m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on BroadwayHD.

Billy Elliot: The Musical Live was produced by Universal Pictures, Universal Stage Productions, and Working Title Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 28, 2014, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.

Director: Brett Sullivan
Writers: Lee Hall
Release date: September 28, 2014
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Box office: $3 million
Production: Universal Pictures, Universal Stage Productions, Working Title Films

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Billy Elliot: The Musical Live cast & crew

Billy Elliot: The Musical Live was directed by Brett Sullivan and written by Lee Hall.

The cast features Elliott Hanna as Billy Elliot, Ruthie Henshall as Mrs. Wilkinson, Liam Mower as Billy's Older Self, Tom Holland as Former Billy (Encore), Zach Atkinson as Michael, and Deka Walmsley as Dad (Jackie Elliot).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elton John and it was produced by David Furnish and Jonathan Finn.

Is Billy Elliot: The Musical Live worth watching?

Billy Elliot: The Musical Live holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 70 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed music films.

At 2h 42m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy music, drama, and history, Billy Elliot: The Musical Live is worth a place on your watchlist.

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