# The greatest British movie of all time, according to Florence Pugh: “Really made my heart feel warm”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-greatest-british-movie-of-all-time-according-to-florence-pugh-really-made-my-heart-feel-warm/
- Published: 2026-11-06T09:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T09:27:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/greatest-british-movie-of-all-time-according-to-florence-pugh/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, UK, World

## Key points

- Florence Pugh praises *Billy Elliot* as a favourite British film.
- She values its themes of hardship, classism and persistence.
- The story’s warmth and defiance have resonated with her since childhood.

## Summary

Florence Pugh has named Stephen Daldry’s *Billy Elliot* as one of her favourite British films, praising its warmth and its story of a boy who pursues ballet despite hardship and disapproval. The film’s themes of classism, social pressure and proving doubters wrong help explain why it has stayed with her from childhood into adulthood.

Pugh told ScreenUK that Billy’s return as a professional dancer “really made my heart feel warm”. She has spoken about choosing roles that challenge her and explore the pressures women face, including in films such as *Lady Macbeth* and *Little Women*. Her connection to *Billy Elliot* reflects those recurring interests, though the article notes that the film’s experiences differ from her own.

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