Billy Elliot (2000)
Amidst a gritty mining strike, a young boy discovers heartwarming joy and uplifting purpose through dance.
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.
How intense is Billy Elliot?
Billy Elliot has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated R.
What Billy Elliot feels like
- Tone
- feel goodheartwarmingupliftinggritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream Billy Elliot
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Is Billy Elliot for you?
Is Billy Elliot scary?
No. Billy Elliot is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Billy Elliot gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Billy Elliot sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Billy Elliot OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Billy Elliot?
Billy Elliot runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream Billy Elliot?
Billy Elliot is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Billy Elliot have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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