Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsCannes Film FestivalStar WarsAsian Pacific American Heritage MonthSummer Watch GuideSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Rocketman

  • 2019
  • R
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
204K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,847
753
Jamie Bell, Barbara Drennan, Bryce Dallas Howard, Steven Mackintosh, Diana Alexandra Pocol, Rachel Muldoon, Ophelia Lovibond, Taron Egerton, and Sian Crisp in Rocketman (2019)
Watch WATCH THE OFFICIAL TRAILER!
Play trailer0:31
73 Videos
99+ Photos
DocudramaPop MusicalRock MusicalBiographyDramaMusicMusical

The musical fantasy about Elton John's breakthrough years, from his time as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupi... Read allThe musical fantasy about Elton John's breakthrough years, from his time as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.The musical fantasy about Elton John's breakthrough years, from his time as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

  • Director
    • Dexter Fletcher
  • Writer
    • Lee Hall
  • Stars
    • Taron Egerton
    • Jamie Bell
    • Richard Madden
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    204K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,847
    753
    • Director
      • Dexter Fletcher
    • Writer
      • Lee Hall
    • Stars
      • Taron Egerton
      • Jamie Bell
      • Richard Madden
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 351Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 25 wins & 89 nominations total

    Videos73

    WATCH THE OFFICIAL TRAILER!
    Trailer 0:31
    WATCH THE OFFICIAL TRAILER!
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:33
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:33
    Official Trailer
    Official Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:01
    Official Teaser Trailer
    Elton John's 2020 Oscar Win Left Him 'Lost for Words' for the First Time
    Clip 2:48
    Elton John's 2020 Oscar Win Left Him 'Lost for Words' for the First Time
    Weekend Box Office: June 14 to 16
    Clip 1:01
    Weekend Box Office: June 14 to 16
    Weekend Box Office: June 7 to 9
    Clip 0:54
    Weekend Box Office: June 7 to 9

    Photos213

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 207
    View Poster

    Top cast99+

    Edit
    Taron Egerton
    Taron Egerton
    • Elton John
    Jamie Bell
    Jamie Bell
    • Bernie Taupin
    Richard Madden
    Richard Madden
    • John Reid
    Bryce Dallas Howard
    Bryce Dallas Howard
    • Sheila
    Gemma Jones
    Gemma Jones
    • Ivy
    Steven Mackintosh
    Steven Mackintosh
    • Stanley
    Tom Bennett
    Tom Bennett
    • Fred
    Matthew Illesley
    Matthew Illesley
    • Young Reggie
    Kit Connor
    Kit Connor
    • Older Reggie
    Charlie Rowe
    Charlie Rowe
    • Ray Williams
    Peter O'Hanlon
    • Bobby
    • (as Pete O'Hanlon)
    Ross Farrelly
    • Cyril
    Evan Walsh
    • Elton Dean
    Tate Donovan
    Tate Donovan
    • Doug Weston
    Sharmina Harrower
    • Heather
    Ophelia Lovibond
    Ophelia Lovibond
    • Arabella
    Celinde Schoenmaker
    Celinde Schoenmaker
    • Renate
    Harriet Walter
    Harriet Walter
    • Helen Piena
    • Director
      • Dexter Fletcher
    • Writer
      • Lee Hall
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    What Surprised the 'Rocketman' Cast About Elton John

    What Surprised the 'Rocketman' Cast About Elton John

    Rocketman stars Taron Egerton, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Richard Madden reveal the most surprising thing they discovered about Elton John while filming the musical biopic.
    Watch now
    Editorial Image
    1:22

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Taron Egerton does all of his own singing in the film.
    • Goofs
      Near the end of the film, it is implied that the song and music video for, "I'm Still Standing" depicts Elton celebrating having finally become sober and conquering his addictions. But he did not give up alcohol until after filming the music video; in fact, Andy Taylor of Duran Duran recalled getting drunk with Elton John on martinis in Cannes during filming, and throwing a massive all-night party in which Elton's personal assistant's hotel suite was, "leveled." Waking up the next morning, a hungover Elton surveyed the damage and asked, "What happened?" The assistant replied, "You happened!," and Elton gave up alcohol shortly afterwards.
    • Quotes

      Elton John: Real love's hard to come by. So you find a way to cope without it.

    • Crazy credits
      Stills of Taron Egerton from scenes in the film are compared to real life images of Elton John throughout the end credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 14 May 2019 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      The Bitch Is Back
      Written by Elton John & Bernie Taupin

      Published by HST Publishing Ltd and Rouge Booze Inc.

      Administered by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

      Produced by Giles Martin

      Performed by Taron Egerton & Matthew Illesley

    User reviews1K

    Featured review
    7/10

    Should have expected this.

    It's going to get very mixed reviews. I predict many will love it, and many will revile it. I was caught somewhere in the middle. Without giving any actual spoilers away, consider this:

    1. If you absolutely HATE musicals, save your money. This is the John/Taupin equivalent of a Rodgers & Hammerstein. It is not presented as a straightforward biopic in the same manner as BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY. 2. Much as I love Elton John, this "rock & roll fantasy" of his life treads a little too far into campy territory for me, with 2, maybe 3 very (thankfully) brief moments in the film that can only be described as cringeworthy. ("Oh, come on, guys--seriously?" moments.) There were times when I genuinely felt this was going to end up as the Ken Russell version of TOMMY for the new millennium. 3. Never, at any point in the film, is Paul Buckmaster mentioned or acknowledged. This infuriated me! For those who don't already know: in the early days of EJ's career, Paul was the orchestrator who provided EJ with the BEAUTIFUL, lush string accompaniments that added so much to EJ's early music (classic example: EJ's soundtrack to the 1971 French film, FRIENDS) and, IMHO, could have been a big player in his success as a burgeoning artist, firmly introducing/establishing The Elton John "Sound." He SHOULD have been a part of this film--even a small one, if deemed necessary--but for him to be utterly omitted from the story mystifies me. Maybe someone in the know can enlighten me on this.

    These 3 things, however, are about my only problems with the film. Credit must be given where it's due:

    1. Taron Egerton is actually pretty amazing. Some might see his acting as occasionally over the top, but frankly and for all we know, maybe EJ really did act that "extremely" at times, considering his anger issues. His singing, most of the time, is virtually spot-on, catching EJ's lilting singing style quite well. 2. The supporting cast: Jamie Bell (Bernie Taupin), Bryce Dallas Howard , Richard Madden (EJ's agent & self-centered 1st lover), Stephen Graham (Dick James), Tate Donovan (L.A.'s Troubador Club manager Doug Weston), Gemma Jones (Ivy, EJ's grandmother, I think...? Or friend of the family?) & Steven Mackintosh (EJ's cold, uncaring father)...and all others in the film, essentially faultless. ESPECIALLY Jamie's portrayal of Bernie. Wow. 3. You can't really find fault with the staging and choreography of the musical numbers. Very professionally done. 4. You will learn many things about EJ's life in this film that you may not have known before...I know I did. 5. Have a few Kleenexes handy. Enough said. 6. Don't leave right away after the credits roll.

    So, is it worth seeing? My criticisms aside (and we all know what they say about opinions), it really comes down to this: if you're a fan--and especially a DEDICATED fan, like me, who's followed him from his humble beginnings in America in the summer of 1970--go see it. Decide for yourself if my gripes hold any water.
    • oliasdoug-407-409444
    • May 18, 2019
    • Permalink

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ20

    • How long is Rocketman?Powered by Alexa
    • Whose voice is what we hear on the movie?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • May 31, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official Site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Người Hoả Tiễn
    • Filming locations
      • Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, London, England, UK(exterior scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • New Republic Pictures
      • Marv Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $96,368,160
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,725,722
      • Jun 2, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $195,320,400
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • IMDb Answers: Help fill gaps in our data
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.