Film · 2019 · R · 2h 01m · Music, Drama
Rocketman
Dexter Fletcher
Based on a true fantasy.
Seen · Jan 6, 2025
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Synopsis
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.
Reception
- Critics
- 89%
- Audience
- 88%
Critics were largely enthusiastic about this Elton John musical biopic. They singled out Taron Egerton's performance and the decision to stage the songs as fantasy numbers, which gave the familiar rise-and-fall story energy and emotional weight. Reservations were minor and mostly about the standard biopic shape.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes
Box office
- Budget
- $40M
- Domestic
- $96.4M
- Worldwide
- $195M
Source: Box Office Mojo, as of Sep 30
Cast
Jamie BellBernie Taupin
Richard MaddenJohn Reid
Gemma JonesIvy
Steven MackintoshStanley
Tom BennettFred
Crew
Dexter FletcherDirector
Lee HallWriter
Jan 6, 2025
You're telling me the Oxfords, not Brogues guy can sing, too??