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Rocketman

Rocketman

Based on a true fantasy

20197.32h 1m

Overview

The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

Directed by Dexter Fletcher
Written by Lee Hall, Bernie Taupin
Produced by Steve Hamilton Shaw, Matthew Vaughn, Lawrence Bender
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $167.3M

Top Cast

Taron Egerton

Taron Egerton

Elton John

Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell

Bernie Taupin

Richard Madden

Richard Madden

John Reid

Bryce Dallas Howard

Bryce Dallas Howard

Sheila

Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Ivy

Steven Mackintosh

Steven Mackintosh

Stanley

Tom Bennett

Tom Bennett

Fred

Matthew Illesley

Matthew Illesley

Young Reggie

Kit Connor

Kit Connor

Older Reggie

Charlie Rowe

Charlie Rowe

Ray Williams

Themes & Keywords

london, englanddrug abusepop star1970smusicalbiographybased on true storyalcoholismsingerrock musiclos angeles, californiapianistlgbtrise to fame1960sgay theme

About Rocketman

Rocketman is a music, drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of london, england, drug abuse, pop star, 1970s, musical, biography. Directed by Dexter Fletcher, it stars Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden. The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

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