As Billy Elliot turns 25, we revisit an interview with its director Stephen Daldry on the film’s political context, emotional rhythms and expressive physicality. From our October 2000 issue.

It's been 25 years since Billy Elliot first danced its way into films fans' hearts, going on to be a hit musical ...

“Billy Elliot” certainly belongs on any list of the greatest British musicals of all time, eclipsed by “Les Miserables” for sure, but right up there with “Matilda,” “Mamma Mia!” and “Blood Brothers.” ...

A classic noughties film is available to watch for free for Prime Video subscription holders and fans have hailed it "brilliant from start to finish". The film was adapted from a play and it was ...

Christopher Eccleston has revealed he turned down a role in Billy Elliot as he found its depiction of a working-class family “offensive”. The Manchester-born actor, who grew up in Salford, criticised ...

Sir Elton John wants to make a movie of 'Billy Elliot the Musical'. The 68-year-old singer - who scored the musical, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this week - admitted it would be "lovely" to ...