Billy Elliot (2000) - Billy’s Acceptance Letter Scene | Movieclips

Billy Elliot - Billy’s Acceptance Letter: Billy (Jamie Bell) keeps his family in suspense regarding his letter from the Royal Ballet School.
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FILM DESCRIPTION:
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.
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Cast: Gary Lewis, Jamie Bell, Jamie Draven, Jean Heywood
Director: Stephen Daldry
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[@zedmarlen]

For me, the actor who plays Billy's dad makes the movie. He is just perfect in this role.

[@myralatham189]

His expressions are amazing

[@JeanetteLisle-kq1cx]

The actor who played Billy Elliott dad shud v won a bafta, very much overlooked n it needs to rectified... x

[@xialeevang5174]

Jamie Bell is the best. Such an underrated actor

[@meirahand]

Gary Lewis. I have always loved his performances (e.g. the first two seasons of Outlander) and could never understand why he never got bigger roles.

[@elenanesti6919]

He Is really great!

[@missezramay]

The way he’s overwhelmed and happy and sad all at the same time. Jamie Bell was the perfect Billy!

[@erikamezquita9442]

It is the bittersweetness of the moment. On one hand he finally has the chance to pursue his passion. On the other, he realizes that he'll have to leave his family behind.

[@bethsnyder8376]

When he leaves on the bus, it's the same. This is just a wonderful, wonderful movie.

[@kathleenmaclachlan1541]

@@erikamezquita9442 Yes, exactly.

[@rr7firefly]

The facial expressions of these actors were just phenomenal. I love looking at the three in the kitchen over and over. And of course when Billy says tearfully, "I got in."

[@kathleenmaclachlan1541]

Yes, I agree.

[@TechnikMeister2]

Greatest and toughest life training there is. In 2002, when my daughter was 12, and after dancing from age 5, she auditioned for the Australian Ballet. There were 2800 applicants and to apply, an applicant had to have won at least one 1st place at a national Eisteddfod and be top placed in the international discipline. We arrived at 7.30 am and they took groups of ten, and group by group, all day they were rejected. Finally at 10pm that night. I was alone in the foyer wondering what happened. One of the examiners came out and spoke to me. She asked me to follow her. We went into the rehearsal room and there was my daughter holding the acceptance letter and smiling at me. I thought I would need an ambulance. Later that year, she appeared in The Nutcracker at the Sydney Opera House for a full 9 week season, and managed to do well all through school at the same time. At 20 years of age she ruptured a disk in her back in rehearsal for Swan Lake. It was the end. As we left the hospital she grabbed my arm and looked at me. "We'll that was fun, Dad. I enrolled in uni yesterday." She is now a successful barrister in London at age 34.

[@rdefaoite9413]

Wow! What a story! You must be so proud of her. 😊

[@kathleenjohnstone9014]

Ahh such a lovely story 💕 I'm so glad ur daughter managed to overcome her accident & make good of her life after ballet more power to her & happiness!! 😁👍👌

[@carolinemueller5282]

That’s a lovely story.

[@methinks5310]

You sound like a wonderful parent. Thanks for sharing this.

[@mariegeorge8865]

❤❤❤

[@marydone6501]

One of the few movies that I can rewatch and still have the same emotions.

[@enjoy_kiss_smile7033]

Even though I know he's accepted at the school, I can still feel the full emotion of the scene..well done!

[@gabriellatieri4841]

Moi aussi. Quel magnifique film !!!❤❤❤

[@olamideakinola7297]

The silence in this scene really evokes emotion 😢

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

every singe time

[@jonnywas2665]

Best part of this scene is Billy's brother standing there drying the dishes.... because we know he's never done that before in his life!! Wonderful movie.

[@lauralangham9657]

yes, but he needed to keep himself busy.

[@francescapapale5087]

Lo vedo e rivedo mille volte e nn mi stanco mai❤️

[@lauralangham9657]

Love this scene. They show so much respect for him by not opening the letter right away.

[@MearnieToon]

🙄🫠 god your generation Just sucks the joy out of the room

[@markfox1545]

Totally normal to not open someone else's post.

[@kathleenmaclachlan1541]

It is actually illegal to open somebody else's mail without their permission.

[@kathleenmaclachlan1541]

@@markfox1545 Yes, exactly!

[@helenabrits4084]

This movie never gets old!!!! Excellent acting by all actors.

[@kathleenmaclachlan1541]

Yes. It's definitely one that will always hold the test of time. It will never be dated!

[@AA.1961]

Wonderful film. Great acting by everyone! The final scene with Billy, grown and his ‘jump ‘ onto the stage performing Swan Lake just took my breath away….

[@karennewberry4694]

Did you notice the Easter egg swans on the night table behind Billy when he read the letter?

[@kathleenmaclachlan1541]

Yes. I wished that final scene had lasted a bit longer though.

[@mrsTraveller64]

Every single one in this movie is perfect for his/her role❤ I just wish the movie had been MUCH longer, I didn't want it to stop!!!

[@kathleenmaclachlan1541]

Yeah, I agree. Especially the end part where (adult) Billy is dancing Swan Lake. Just brilliant!

[@iraklismakridis704]

Ultimate respect for his family that didn't open the letter. Family! And his dad, best dad ever!

[@kathrynolsen1256]

My mother opened my acceptance letters for orchestras and camps and high schools. I walked barefoot in the snow to the mailbox to get my college letter before she did.

[@MearnieToon]

🙄

[@kathleenmaclachlan1541]

Yes. Also, it is actually illegal to open somebody else's mail without their permission.

[@chriswlee7181]

One of the best films, great actors, great director

[@alanatolstad4824]

This is such a phenomenally heartbreaking movie. Gotta have a whole box of tissues at the end.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

HE FOCKIN' DID IT 😂 hes so proud

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

[@vickycastillo5968]

When everyone wants to know the contents of your letter asap but wait impatiently for you to arrive and open it since it's yours but you don’t feel like reading your letter in front of them 😅

[@Soniko77]

Always cry here. Like baby. It works every time. Such a great movie.

[@lauralangham9657]

you're better than me - I cry through the ENTIRE movie ! L O L

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

same

[@user-cv4ky1he7w]

This whole scene is magnificent. If you look at all the details the house set up the clothes the acting superb. Love this movie ❤❤❤❤

[@annedonnellan6876]

Ketchup jars

[@conman7644]

I think Gary Lewis should have gotten more nominations for his role in this movie.

[@user-we1hp2uj5x]

Great movie, exellent direction, top acting…..it had it all. Grit, fear, hate, love and the rest.

[@rebekahshantz569]

To think that every year someone new is getting such a letter.

[@graceandmarvellouswonders6249]

I trembled and the father shouted in rejoice 😢awesome feeling ✌🏾

[@Krzyszczynski]

I know exactly how Billy felt on seeing the envelope propped up there. It was the same for me the day my A-Level results came - had to really force myself to open it, then dreaded having to unfold the paper inside to see what it said. (I got in, too.)

[@CarlosLR2310]

1:11 tension so well written and acted. Each one of them, the father, the brother, and the grandma has different ways of dealing with it.

[@jimjimgl3]

Could that actress playing the grandmother have been any better?

[@beverlybradley5485]

I can’t remember her name but she used to be in When the boat comes in, during the 70’s we used to watch it as a family, she used to remind me of my mother as they looked very similar and my Mum was from the North West Coast of England.

[@kathleenmaclachlan1541]

Yes, brilliant. Her name is Jean Heywood.

[@peterhoughton3770]

Beautiful acting… Jamie… the dad- just wonderful.

[@DEAR7340]

The length of time where not a word is spoken and the tension. Glad it was done/left this way. Perfect.

[@lunalea1250]

Amazing to see the dreams, emotions & aspirations playing out on their faces...😊💚

[@user-tn3bl6kg5t]

One of the best movies I have ever seen!

[@BarEscm]

Not a single word is uttered for the first 2:30 plus minutes, and yet SO much is said. Brilliant acting by everyone.

[@Ozefan2580]

Adore this movie, especially the ending at the ballet. And what a great soundtrack!

[@annelhelgouach894]

Magnifique scène. Tout est dans le jeu de regards, dans les non dits. Le père est sublime

[@joycefiddes1791]

Giggled at dad's poor smoke rolling, all paper cigarette, the little fire at the end he had to blow it out.

[@rdm1000]

A small film. Barely a blip. But, as is often the case, small films like these make the greatest impact. I could name many films like this that are filled with emotion, that, when done, leave the viewer with an abiding love of great film. To quote Selma Diamond on Night Court: "I laughed. I cried. It became a part of me."

[@thatlyricsguy9090]

My mother would just open the letter right away!

[@alanbustin9979]

The ending to this film was brilliant

[@pjheath5]

This is such a great film. All the actors and characters are wonderful

[@yvonnetuakoi4271]

One of my FAVOURITE movies great acting great story line !

[@ArabellaPottery]

This move represent all the throw-a-way kids because passion is so over looked.

[@michaelmuldowney8]

Every single performance in this movie is just perfect.

[@zeldalang4923]

Still makes me cry. Just a fantastic film.

[@fabiomarcuslove]

the realisation of your life will change one way or the other, is crazy. this movie is great.

[@CarolSmart-nx7ky]

Jamie was great & the father was great. Totally perfectly played!!! Wonderful🙏🏼

[@amandapoulton1264]

I loved that .movie. He had to go through such a trying time and he succeeded because of his love for what he believed in. .

[@katebriscoe6103]

I love how this film kicked off Jamie bells career so beautifully and that it was not a fluke I always look forward to watching every single thing he performs in 😊

[@chriswlee7181]

I love british movies

[@TheTishy44]

I love this movie….and of course this scene makes me cry.

[@AleksandarPopovic-yi5sn]

This World have only two movies, one is - My life as a dog, and second - is Billy Eliot !

[@lucymacbride8287]

This a brilliant movie, I have it in my DVD collection n still like to watch it.

[@aqdestinyv]

This family is full of love ❤️

[@CC-kl4nh]

His family loves him.

[@Gralizza]

Leyendas de pasión y ésta película son las únicas que han logrado emocionarme y lo llamativo es que me sucede lo mismo al volverlas a ver. Excelentes actores

[@pouetpouetdaddy5]

seing those 2 alphamale going from being against it to being crazy supportive, its so beautiful One of ten best films ever

[@Moyet]

Oh Mann!Ich liebe diese Szene!!!!!!!!!

[@alejandrabazanzarate3132]

Hermosa y conmovedora pelicula, me encanto!!! ...y la vuelvo a ver siempre!!!!

[@jarlwage6836]

A wonderful scene from one of my favourite films.

[@PaulDavis-jb1bx]

A brlliant movie, very emotional, great acting from everyone

[@mariorossi3898]

What a movie, great actors!!

[@territepper2779]

LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!

[@fabiomarcuslove]

I love this move, tears.amazing

[@vlera8447]

Brilliant scene depicting the power of silence and physical expression

[@user-tt5xj5ib1e]

Such a great cast :) 😍😍😍

[@1tommyday]

Such amazing acting. Like you're just watching it in person

[@sylviademel9749]

Love this movie ❤

[@paulamontoya8894]

I love this movie! This scene is amazing!

[@sanebooks]

I love this movie so much.

[@piperj4978]

Goosebumps every time 🎉

[@DavidJohnson-yq4nz]

Beyond magic

[@Amelie-sp3my]

Beautiful movie ,love ❤

[@josemarcano5949]

Beautiful movie. Greetings from Venezuela

[@agam406]

Love the thing that they did not open the letter themselves like some people would.

[@prakanpanheam153]

This Film is my favorite of all times

[@simonettarezzaghi1277]

Una delle scene più belle in assoluto👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@nikiryan8648]

the dad, earthbound with his heavy boots and clothes, will never soar like his son........

[@indigofrost2056]

정말 좋은 영화였구나... 재밌고 의미있다고만 생각했었는데 다시 보니 배우들 표정이며.. 엄청나네. 다시 봐야겠어요.

[@oliviachouraqui3039]

aloo

[@lindasdeanda5850]

This is a brillant movie❤🎉

[@silviaalejandragavo3106]

Amamos a este película ❤

[@user-kd2gz2nz3b]

¡Qué actorazo el que hace de padre!!

[@NaturalEnquirer]

Not sure any other scene in movie history kills me like this one Dunno why

[@martineaube4453]

Mon film préféré

[@zedmarlen]

This scene separates this movie from the very good, to the spectacular.

[@200865mark]

I liked this movie a lot

[@anonthemouse5422]

Man that older brother, such a bully most of the time but now he can't stop drying that damn cup!

[@ferrellkang4954]

"My entire future lies in this one envelope."

[@silviaalejandragavo3106]

Genial para el día del Padre ❤

[@_Carmen_28]

I love this movie with all that I have

[@tonyperera2355]

Congrats for the tears!

[@beatasenderek8247]

Polecam ten film, emocje, emocje, emocje

[@jas1049]

One of the best movies ever. Loved it.

[@gabrielafanelli3453]

By any.chance does anyone know the name of the piano music while he reads the letter?

[@pauleramo3382]

I love Billy’s father embrace it

[@ceciliadanielsson9530]

One of my favorite movies!!!❤

[@dylanhammocks]

What’s the music playing?!

[@cherylrichards2670]

Those doors ❤❤❤

[@manuelbello5806]

Wow

[@zsoltparrag3080]

A filmtörténet egyik legnagyobb jelenete ❤❤❤❤

[@zhisu2665]

I wish this movie wasnt so hard to find on streaming services

[@keithparker5103]

zhisu2665. Please, do what I did, buy the DVD. Got over 500 movies on DVD, I don't need to stream anything, it is better in the long run, you have all you want, permanently.

[@ricardomadureirarodrigues8411]

The first time I saw it, seeing that Billy took too long to read the letter, I thought it read something like: "You are good, you have potential, etc... etc... but, since you were involved in a fight with one of the contestants, you'll have to submit candidacy again next year...". That is, you're good, but not this time... Probably the letter said he was selected and had some instructions. PS. When I got into university in Brazil, back in 1994, we received the news of the entrance pass by post. When I got the letter, I was so nervous I couldn't break it open. My mother had to do it for me... and it contained one line only, "congratulations, you've been selected" and instructions for registration.

[@jacquelinegreen3775]

The muiscal much better than the film made me cry . Liked film as well though .