Electricity sparks inside of me and I'm free.
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.
- 8.1
- 2014
- Released
- 2h 42m
Elliott Hanna
Billy Elliot
Ruthie Henshall
Mrs. Wilkinson
Liam Mower
Billy's Older Self
Tom Holland
Former Billy (Encore)
Zach Atkinson
Michael
Deka Walmsley
Dad (Jackie Elliot)
Ann Emery
Grandma
Chris Grahamson
Tony Elliot
Howard Crossley
George
David Muscat
Mr. BraithwaiteCaspar Meurisse
Tall Boy
Layton Williams
Former Billy (Encore)Claudia Bradley
Dead MumDemi Lee
DebbieLiam Sargeant
Small BoyOllie Jochim
Former Billy (Encore)Bradley Perret
Former Billy (Encore)Matteo Zecca
Former Billy (Encore)Barnaby Meredith
Billy's Older Self (West End)David Bardsley
Alternate Dad(credit only)
Gillian Elisa
Alternate GrandmaCraig Armstrong
EnsemblePaul Basleigh
EnsembleSpencer Cartwright
Ensemble
Released
en
$3,413,368.00
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Reviews
All I can say is I'm so sorry I wasn't watching this live in London. What an awesome musical.