Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it.

Starring Julie Walters and newcomer Jamie Bell, the film (based on a real-life story) follows the progress of little Billy Elliot, a motherless 11 year-old from a poor Durham pit village.

When young Billy chooses ballet classes over boxing lessons his life is changed forever. He decides to keep the lessons secret from his father, a coal miner, but when his ballet instructor persuades him to try out for the Royal Ballet School in London, Billy must make the choice between family responsibilities and his dreams...

Billy Elliot received plenty of recognition at the Academy Awards, picking up nominations for Best Supporting Actress, Best Director and Best Screenplay.