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Billy Elliot
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R,1hr 51min
Released:
November 3, 2000
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Universal
Synopsis: Brassed Off meets My Name Is Joe in this gritty coming-of-age drama about a young son of a poor English coal miner who dreams of being a ballet dancer. The film is set during a 1984 miners' strike in Durham county, where angry clashes between picketers and cops in riot gear are nearly daily occurrences. Among the most vociferous protestors are Tony (Jamie Driven) and his dad (Gary Lewis), who nags his youngest son Billy (Jamie Bell) into taking boxing classes. Though the kid can do some fancy footwork, ... Full Synopsis
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This delightful film, with its surprising depth charges of emotion, has the feel of a movie that's going to lodge itself in the public's affections for a long time to come. Full Review
Metascore
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74
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Mrs. Wilkinson
Billy, Billy Elliot
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