Rocketman
Rocketman

Rocketman

2019Movie121 minEnglish

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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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users87%
Director: Dexter FletcherGenres: Musical, Drama, Biography, Fantasy

Plot Summary

This musical fantasy follows the incredible story of Elton John's early life. From his years as a shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight to his transformation into the flamboyant international superstar Elton John, the film explores his rise to fame, his enduring friendship with lyricist Bernie Taupin, and his struggles with addiction and self-acceptance. It's a dazzling and often emotional journey through the life of a musical icon.

Critical Reception

Rocketman was widely praised by critics and audiences alike for its vibrant musical numbers, Taron Egerton's star-making performance, and its honest portrayal of Elton John's life, including his struggles with addiction and sexuality. The film was celebrated for its bold and colorful aesthetic, blending fantasy elements with biographical drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Taron Egerton's electrifying portrayal of Elton John.
  • Celebrated for its dazzling musical sequences and vibrant visual style.
  • Applauded for its frank depiction of Elton John's personal struggles and triumphs.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's musical performances, especially Taron Egerton's singing and acting. Many found it to be an uplifting and entertaining biopic that captured the spirit of Elton John's music and life, though some wished for a more straightforward biographical narrative.

Awards & Accolades

Won an Academy Award for Best Original Song ('(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again') and nominated for multiple Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

Taron Egerton performed all of his own singing for the role of Elton John, a feat that director Dexter Fletcher stated was crucial to capturing the authenticity of the musical numbers.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I am honestly sort of split down the middle here. I mean, I THOUGHT it was going to be about Elton John... and it was... ...kind of... ... but it was also a lot more fantasy and fiction than it was a biopic, and had I known that I mig...
Gimly

Gimly

_Rocketman_ tries to walk a line between the paint-by-numbers musician biopic bog standard, and epic musical fantasy. A lot of the time when a movie tries to be a blend of two things, it ends up being neither. _Rocketman_, conversely, ends ...
garethmb

garethmb

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 port...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

There’s so much that works about ‘Rocketman’, so the fact it never fully commits to its musical fantasy conceit is a bit of a disappointment. It ends up aligning most with Julie Taymor’s curious 2007 Beatles musical ‘Across the Universe’ - ...