Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
movie
Electricity sparks inside of me and I'm free.
Released September 28, 2014
Overview
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.
Runtime
2h 42m
Revenue
$3,413,368
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Original Language
English
Original Title
Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- English
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
United Kingdom
- no logo available
Universal Stage Productions
United Kingdom
Working Title Films
United Kingdom
Tiger Aspect
United Kingdom
Keywords
- dance
- child abuse
- dancer
- northern england
- strike
- homophobia
- society
- loss of loved one
- solidarity
- sadness
- mine
- abusive father
- talent
- national socialism
- musical
- street riots
- boxing school
- crude humor
- ballet
- cultural difference
- live
- live broadcast
- live performance
- cross dressing
- dead mother
- cultural
- british politics
- gender roles
- mining town
- british history
- ballet school
- smart kid
- non conformity
- exploring sexuality
- poor kid
- stage musical
- christmas
- 1980s
- gender identity
- 80s style
- filmed theater
- christmas eve
- generational divide
