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A beloved early 2000s movie is now streaming at no extra cost for Prime Video subscribers, with viewers praising it as "brilliant from start to finish".

The motion picture was based on a stage play and hit cinemas in 2000 to critical acclaim, subsequently scooping three BAFTA awards.

Following the film's triumph, the tale was transformed into a West End musical and continues to move audiences to tears.

Billy Elliot, the movie in question, features Jamie Bell in the leading role and chronicles a working-class lad with a love for ballet.

His dad, a coal miner and single father, disapproves due to prejudiced views about male dancers, leaving Billy caught between his family's expectations and his aspirations, reports the Express.

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Viewers have flocked to IMDb to express their opinions, with carlybotley posting: "Top ten movie.

"One of my all time favourite movies, I cry every time. Really brings home the struggles of the time up north. Brilliant from start to finish."

TheLittleSongbird praised it as "beautiful, honest, touching, poignant- a truly remarkable film".

Hitchcockthelegend branded it a "masterful coming of age drama without sugar and soap".

Harrietgate dubbed it "unforgettable", adding: "Does anyone else weep unashamedly at the climactic leap of Swan Lake at the end?"

"Watching this in North America makes me homesick for the high standard of British films, including magnificent editing.

"What a lovely change from a lot of the overhyped violent/offensive rubbish and other drivel that is foisted on us."

Jamie Bell made history as the youngest recipient of the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at the 54th British Academy Film Awards.

Approximately 2,000 lads were auditioned for the role before Bell was selected.

Billy Elliot is now available for streaming on Prime Video.