Rocketman
Seen it?2019 | 121 min | Music, Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won an Oscar, it earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it made about 4 times its budget. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Beautiful Boy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Original Song. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Song. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Movie Award: Best Song. Also nominated for 1 more Golden Globe, 1 SAG Award and 4 BAFTAs. Plus 12 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$167 million worldwide on a $40 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 405K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dexter Fletcher
- Taron EgertonElton John
- Jamie BellBernie Taupin
- Richard MaddenJohn Reid
- Bryce Dallas HowardSheila
- Gemma JonesIvy
- Steven MackintoshStanley
- Tom BennettFred
- Matthew IllesleyYoung Reggie
- Kit ConnorOlder Reggie
- Charlie RoweRay Williams