Billy Elliot

Part of Summer of Dance

The life of 11-year-old Billy Elliot, 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.

Before long, he finds himself in dance, demonstrating the kind of raw talent seldom seen by the class' exacting instructor, Mrs. Wilkinson.

With a tart tongue and a never-ending stream of cigarettes in her hand, Mrs. Wilkinson's zest for teaching is revived when she sees Billy's potential.

'Engrossing, funny, very sad, very moving and very uplifting' - William Gallagher, BBC.com

If you would like information about the content of this film, including potentially triggering material, please CLICK HERE for guidance from the BBFC