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Rocketman (2019)

17/05/2019 (GB)Music, Drama2h 1m
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Based on a true fantasy

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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Taron Egerton

      Taron Egerton

      Elton John

    2. Jamie Bell

      Jamie Bell

      Bernie Taupin

    3. Richard Madden

      Richard Madden

      John Reid

    4. Bryce Dallas Howard

      Bryce Dallas Howard

      Sheila

    5. Gemma Jones

      Gemma Jones

      Ivy

    6. Steven Mackintosh

      Steven Mackintosh

      Stanley

    7. Tom Bennett

      Tom Bennett

      Fred

    8. Matthew Illesley

      Matthew Illesley

      Young Reggie

    9. Kit Connor

      Kit Connor

      Older Reggie

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    A review by garethmb

    Written by garethmb on May 31, 2019

    Elton John has had a career that has spanned decades, millions of albums sold, packed venues, awards, and more than a few headlines. In the new film “Rocketman” audiences get a look behind the man thanks to the amazing and Oscar worthy portrayal by Taron Egerton. The film opens with a flamboyantly dressed John entering rehab in one of his stage costumes. As he opens up with his group, he shares the story of his childhood as a shy child who is desperate to have his father show him any signs of approval or affection. When it is discovered that he has talent with the piano; his grandmother enco...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$40,000,000.00

    Revenue$167,300,000.00

    Keywords

    • london, england
    • drug abuse
    • pop star
    • 1970s
    • musical
    • biography
    • based on true story
    • alcoholism
    • singer
    • rock music
    • los angeles, california
    • pianist
    • lgbt
    • rise to fame
    • 1960s
    • gay theme