Billy Elliot: The Musical Live (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2014, Billy Elliot: The Musical Live is a comedy, drama, music and history film directed by Brett Sullivan, running about 162 minutes. “Electricity sparks inside of me and I'm free.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Billy Elliot: The Musical Live stars Elliott Hanna as Billy Elliot, Ruthie Henshall as Mrs. Wilkinson, Deka Walmsley as Dad (Jackie Elliot) and Howard Crossley as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Billy Elliot: The Musical Live sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $3.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Billy Elliot: The Musical Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billy Elliot: The Musical Live tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billy Elliot: The Musical Live (2014)?
- In US, Billy Elliot: The Musical Live is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Billy Elliot: The Musical Live worth watching?
- Billy Elliot: The Musical Live holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Billy Elliot: The Musical Live?
- Billy Elliot: The Musical Live stars Elliott Hanna, Ruthie Henshall, Deka Walmsley, Howard Crossley and Tom Holland.
- When was Billy Elliot: The Musical Live released?
- Billy Elliot: The Musical Live was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 162 minutes.