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2000 · 111 min · R

Billy Elliot

Directed by Stephen Daldry · Drama, Comedy, Music

Billy Elliot (2000) is a Drama film, directed by Stephen Daldry set in London during the 1980s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of coming of age, family & loyalty, and class conflict run throughout.

Composer
Stephen Warbeck
Cinematography
Brian Tufano
Cast
Jamie BellGary LewisJulie WaltersJean HeywoodJamie DravenStuart WellsMike ElliotBilly Fane

The world of this film

Setting

Where
London
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeFamily & LoyaltyClass Conflict
Tone
HopefulMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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