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Summary The life of 11-year old Billy Elliot (Bell), a coal miner's son in Northern England, is forever changed one day when he stumbles upon a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. (Universal Focus)

Directed By: Stephen Daldry

Written By: Lee Hall

Billy Elliot
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews
74
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 118 User Ratings
7.2
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Summary The life of 11-year old Billy Elliot (Bell), a coal miner's son in Northern England, is forever changed one day when he stumbles upon a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. (Universal Focus)

Directed By: Stephen Daldry

Written By: Lee Hall

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews
74
82% Positive
28 Reviews
15% Mixed
5 Reviews
3% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews
74
82% Positive
28 Reviews
15% Mixed
5 Reviews
3% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 118 User Ratings
7.2
80% Positive
94 Ratings
7% Mixed
8 Ratings
14% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 118 User Ratings
7.2
80% Positive
94 Ratings
7% Mixed
8 Ratings
14% Negative
16 Ratings

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Production Company StudioCanal, Working Title Films, BBC Film, Arts Council of England, Tiger Aspect Productions, WT2 Productions
Release Date Oct 13, 2000
Duration 1 h 50 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it.
Academy Awards, USA
3 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
2 Nominations
BAFTA Awards
• 3 Wins & 13 Nominations