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Billy Elliot: The Musical Live

2014Movie2 h 42 minR

DramaMusic
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

A deeply moving, uplifting music movie about growing up and show business, with standout score and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Musical
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Working-Class England
  • Triumph Over Adversity
  • Emotional
  • Feel-Good
  • Inspiring
  • Family Drama
  • Uplifting
  • Gender Norms

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Brett Sullivan
Written by
Lee Hall
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jonathan Finn
Music by
Elton John, Chris Hatt

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Facts

September 28, 2014 · 2 h 42 min · R

Released
September 28, 2014
Runtime
2 h 42 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Music, Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$3 million
Available in
83 countries

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Where can I stream Billy Elliot: The Musical Live?

BroadwayHD

In the United States, Billy Elliot: The Musical Live streams on BroadwayHD. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Billy Elliot: The Musical Live worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.4).

Is Billy Elliot: The Musical Live okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Billy Elliot: The Musical Live good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Billy Elliot: The Musical Live?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.