"Rocketman" is a 2019 biographical musical fantasy drama film directed by Dexter Fletcher.
The starring cast includes Taron Egerton as Elton John, Jamie Bell as Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as John Reid, Bryce Dallas Howard as Sheila, Gemma Jones as Ivy, Stephen Graham as Dick James, Steven Mackintosh as Stanley, Tate Donovan as Doug Weston, Charlie Rowe as Ray Williams, Tom Bennett as Fred and others.
Here are "Rocketman" movie trailer, plot summary, full cast and characters, release date, streaming services and everything we know so far.
Trailer
Is there a trailer for Rocketman movie?
Paramount Pictures on Thursday, February 21, 2019 released the trailer for "Rocketman" you can watch here:
Rocketman (2019) - Official Trailer - Paramount Pictures.
Plot summary
What is Rocketman movie plot?
Here is a short review of "Rocketman" movie plot summary.
Dressed in a flamboyant devil's outfit, Elton John (Taron Egerton) enters an addiction rehabilitation session, recounting his life in a flashback ("The Bitch Is Back").
Reginald Dwight grows up in 1950s Britain, raised by his unaffectionate mother, Sheila (Bryce Dallas Howard), and more loving grandmother Ivy (Gemma Jones). Reginald is interested in music and hopes to perform for his father, Stanley (Steven Mackintosh), who takes no interest in his son ("I Want Love").
Reginald begins piano lessons, making his way into the Royal Academy of Music. Stanley abandons his family after Sheila has an affair. Reginald develops an interest in rock music and performs in local pubs ("Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting"). As an adult, Reginald joins the band Bluesology, which is hired to play backup for touring American bands, The Isley Brothers and Patti LaBelle and the Blue Belles ("Breaking Down the Walls of Heartache"). Isley Brothers lead singer Ronald Isley recommends Reginald write songs and put his old life behind him to become a famous artist. Reginald changes his name to Elton John (Richard Madden), Elton being the name of the saxophonist of Bluesology, and John being adopted from John Lennon.
Elton writes music and tries to find success with Dick James' record label DJM Records under the management of Ray Williams (Charlie Rowe). Williams introduces Elton to lyricist Bernie Taupin; they become friends and move into a flat to compose their songs ("Border Song"). When Elton admits he is homosexual, he ends his romantic relationship with their landlady, and he and Bernie are evicted.
Cast
Who plays who in the Rocketman movie cast?
Here is the full cast and characters of "Rocketman" movie. Actors and actresses are sorted mostly in credits order.
Release date
When is Rocketman movie release date?
"Rocketman" movie release date was scheduled to be on May 16, 2019 (Cannes), on May 22, 2019 (United Kingdom), on May 24, 2019 (United Kingdom), on May 29, 2019 (France, Denmark), on May 30, 2019 (Germany), on May 31, 2019 (United States, Romania) and on June 6, 2019 (Hungary) distributing by Paramount Pictures International, Andes Films, Blitz, CJ CGV Viet Nam, Central Partnership, CinemArt, Forum Film Bulgaria, NOS Audiovisuais, Odeon, Paramount Pictures do Brasil, Ro Image 2000, Toho-Towa, Towa Pictures, United International Pictures (UIP), Universal Pictures International (UPI), Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures Spain, Spike and Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Filming
What are Rocketman filming details?
The duration of the film is 121 minutes. With a budget of $40 million, the film grossed over $195.2 million.
"Rocketman" movie is rated "R", according to the MPAA film rating system.
Rating
What are critics and audiences saying about Rocketman movie?
"Rocketman" movie got high rating from critics. IMDB rating is 7.3/10. Rotten Tomatoes rating is 89/100. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A-" on a scale ranging from A+ to F.
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