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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.
Inspiring Underdog StoryGritty Social RealismHeartwarming Family DramaDance & Music CentricWorking Class StrugglesComing-of-Age JourneyEmotional & UpliftingHope Amidst AdversityPeriod Piece
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Is Billy Elliot worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Billy Elliot rated?
RStrong languageViolence
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.
How long is Billy Elliot?
1 h 51 min
Billy Elliot runs 1 h 51 min.
Will Billy Elliot make me laugh?
Light
A little. The humor is mostly slapstick and sharp wit.
Is Billy Elliot plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch Billy Elliot?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes. It's easy to follow.
Is Billy Elliot good for date night?
and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.
Will Billy Elliot scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching Billy Elliot?
BleakHopeful
Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.
Do critics and audiences agree on Billy Elliot?
Critics80
Audiences81
Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Billy Elliot much the same way.
Was Billy Elliot a box office hit?
Budget$5 million
Box office$109 million
Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $109 million worldwide, 21.9 times its budget.
What language is Billy Elliot in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom, United States.
In how many countries can I watch Billy Elliot?
65
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+51GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Billy Elliot in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does Billy Elliot use?
Mistaken for GayDarkest HourSong of Many EmotionsAll Musicals Are AdaptationsDysfunctional FamilyCounterpoint DuetPop-Star ComposerSensitive Guy and Manly ManWholesome CrossdresserAmbiguously GayCentral ThemeBittersweet Endingand 48 more
TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Billy Elliot, including Mistaken for Gay, Darkest Hour, Song of Many Emotions.