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Release Date:
29 September 2000 (UK) moreTagline:
Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it.Plot:
A talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 49 wins & 54 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(189 articles)
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Simply Fantastic moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jamie Bell | ... | Billy Elliot | |
| Jean Heywood | ... | Grandma | |
| Jamie Draven | ... | Tony Elliot | |
| Gary Lewis | ... | Dad (Jackie Elliot) | |
| Stuart Wells | ... | Michael Caffrey | |
| Mike Elliot | ... | George Watson | |
| Billy Fane | ... | Mr. Braithwaite | |
| Nicola Blackwell | ... | Debbie Wilkinson | |
| Julie Walters | ... | Mrs. Wilkinson | |
| Carol McGuigan | ... | Librarian | |
| Joe Renton | ... | Gary Poulson | |
| Colin MacLachlan | ... | Mr. Tom Wilkinson (as Colin Maclachlan) | |
| Janine Birkett | ... | Billy's Mum | |
| Trevor Fox | ... | PC Jeff Peverly | |
| Charlie Hardwick | ... | Sheila Briggs |
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Rated PG-13 for some thematic material. (edited version)Parents Guide:
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110 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Malaysia:U | Finland:K-8 | South Korea:12 | USA:PG-13 (cut video version) | USA:R (theatrical release) | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Denmark:7 | France:U | Germany:6 (bw) | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:M | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | Ireland:15 | Singapore:PG | Hong Kong:IIA | Iceland:LFilming Locations:
Canary Wharf Underground Station, Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London, England, UK moreFun Stuff
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Jamie Bell was going through puberty at the time of filming. Some of his dialog had to be post-synched as his voice had broken. And the opening scene in which he jumps up and down on a bed to T-Rex's "Cosmic Dancer" was shot over a lengthy period of time. For the latter takes, Bell had acquired hair on his legs and had to have them shaved. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: In the mobile library scene, several book spines are clearly visible, revealing titles published well after the 1984 setting of the film: Lisa Appignanesi wrote 'Memory and Desire' in 1991, Barbara Taylor Bradford wrote 'Hold the Dream' in 1985, and Shirlee Busbee wrote 'This Spanish Rose', 1986. moreQuotes:
Mrs. Wilkinson: She must've been a very special woman, your mother.Billy: No she was just me mam.
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I went into this movie expecting to hate it, and found myself instantly smiling at the playful opening credits with Billy jumping on a trampoline. From there on it just got better and better. The wasn't even a minor character that I could say needed work. The cast as a whole was brilliant - and surprising at times. The father and brother come off as these one-sided brutal characters in the beginning and then as you watch, they become two of the most well constructed and acted characters this year and for who knows how long. Jaime Bell is brilliant for a first-timer and his dance is wonderful. There are also so many layers to the film. From brilliant cinematography to wonderful symbolism both in the script and in the music (listen for the tune Billy is playing on piano in the main score during the big moments). The music on a whole was brilliantly picked and I don't think a single element was overlooked or addressed. If you haven't seen this movie - GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND INTO THE THEATER! It is truly an experience that everyone should have and I hope to see more from this writer, director and a brilliant new face in Jaime Bell.