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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–1990s. 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
Setting

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeFamily & LoyaltyClass Conflict
Tone
HopefulMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
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