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.
Directed by Stephen Daldry and Brett Sullivan
dance
child abuse
dancer
northern england
strike
homophobia
society
loss of loved one
solidarity
sadness
mine
abusive father
talent
national socialism
musical
street riots
boxing school
crude humor
ballet
cultural difference
live
live broadcast
live performance
cross dressing
dead mother
cultural
british politics
gender roles
mining town
british history
ballet school
smart kid
non conformity
exploring sexuality
poor kid
stage musical
christmas
1980s
gender identity
80s style
filmed theater
christmas eve
generational divide
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Letterboxd
4.1 / 5
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Cast
Elliott Hanna
Billy Elliot
Ruthie Henshall
Mrs. Wilkinson
Liam Mower
Billy's Older Self
Tom Holland
Former Billy (Encore)
Deka Walmsley
Dad (Jackie Elliot)
Ann Emery
Grandma
Chris Grahamson
Tony Elliot
Howard Crossley
George
David Muscat
Mr. Braithwaite
Layton Williams
Former Billy (Encore)
Gillian Elisa
Alternate Grandma
Crew
Stephen Daldry
Director
Brett Sullivan
Director
Lee Hall
Writer
Elton John
Original Music Composer
Brett Sullivan
Editor
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
David Furnish
Executive Producer
Lee Hall
Musical
Elton John
Musical
Stephen Daldry
Stage Director
Steve Nolan
Lighting Director
Popular Reviews
37 reviews
Robbin
10.0★ · 05/04/26
Cómo es posible que un niño fue capaz de bailar y cantar por 2 horas 49 minutos y todavía hacerme llorar en cada canción
Cómo es posible que un niño fue capaz de bailar y cantar por 2 horas 49 minutos y todavía hacerme llorar en cada canción
em jane
10.0★ · 03/17/26
The baby was really cute.
#gcse drama
The baby was really cute.
#gcse drama
evie
10.0★ · 10/08/25
where are you going?! i’m pissing off. YOURE PISSIN ME OFF
where are you going?! i’m pissing off. YOURE PISSIN ME OFF
ara
10.0★ · 08/19/25
want to protect every single boy that played billy elliot
want to protect every single boy that played billy elliot
Seb Rex
8.7★ · 05/11/25
2025 weekly film challenge.Week 20: A movie your mum loves.My favourite genre: Poor, working class people going into posh, upper class life.
2025 weekly film challenge.Week 20: A movie your mum loves.My favourite genre: Poor, working class people going into posh, upper class life.