# Billy Elliot (2000)

> Against the hardship of a bitter coal strike, a working-class boy fights convention and family resistance to pursue ballet.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Music
- Director: Stephen Daldry
- Cast: Jamie Bell, Gary Lewis, Julie Walters, Jean Heywood, Jamie Draven, Stuart Wells, Mike Elliot, Billy Fane
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0249462/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, witty, melancholic, inspirational viewing, dance movie night

## Synopsis

A young boy discovers his passion for ballet amidst a backdrop of social upheaval and familial conflict.

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