The read
It runs long at 2h 42m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.4/10
72 audience votes
Key crew
- Brett SullivanDirector
- Lee HallWriter
- Elton JohnOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Elliott HannaBilly Elliot
- Ruthie HenshallMrs. Wilkinson
- Liam MowerBilly's Older Self
- Tom HollandFormer Billy (Encore)
- Zach AtkinsonMichael
- Deka WalmsleyDad (Jackie Elliot)
- Ann EmeryGrandma
- Chris GrahamsonTony Elliot
- Howard CrossleyGeorge
- David MuscatMr. Braithwaite
- Caspar MeurisseTall Boy
- Layton WilliamsFormer Billy (Encore)
Stills
Themes
dancechild abusedancernorthern englandstrikehomophobiasocietyloss of loved onesolidaritysadnessmineabusive father