Rocketman

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Rocketman

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Released May 31, 2019

2h 1m

Musical

Biography

Drama

LGBTQ+

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Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic figures in pop history. Set to his most beloved songs, it's the epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years in the 1970s and his fantastical transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar.

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Critics Consensus

It's going to be a long, long time before a rock biopic manages to capture the highs and lows of an artist's life like Rocketman.

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Alessa Dominguez

BuzzFeed News

Rocketman is, in some ways, a sad reminder that even in its most supposedly fantastic imaginings, Hollywood fantasies can still be so straight.

Apr 6, 2022

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Erin Keane

Salon.com

It's Taron Egerton as Elton John who carries and sells the film -- often backwards and in platform heels. Wild as it may sound to approach such a mercurial and marvelous character with beautiful restraint, Egerton's performance is meticulously calibrated.

Feb 3, 2020

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Rebecca Harrison

Sight & Sound

Rocketman ramps the camp up to 11, throws on some sequinned spectacles, and sparks fireworks of pure joy in glitzy song-and-dance routines.

Oct 2, 2019

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

The mere fact that the film can tell the story of an at times tortured artist like Elton John while still managing to have its audience tap their feet and sing-a-long to some of his most recognisable tunes is a feat upon itself.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 29, 2024

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

It’s a deeply personal film, and its willingness to showcase such reflection, instead of demanding sympathy, demonstrates a level of humbleness that’s hard not to lose yourself in, even without the radiant visuals.

Jul 14, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…with Elton John very much alive, still standing and able to approve all creative choices, the result is a fun if rather self-regarding look at a great musician and performer…

Rated: 2/5

May 7, 2024

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Cori

Love Taron Egerton and his singing voice

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/31/22

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adrian l

They should've promoted this as a musical. I wasn't ready for the characters to spontaneously break out into song.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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ATXD

Absolutely LOVED it!! Hard to pin point specifically because the music (of course), the acting, the story, the wardrobe (of course)- just an overall fantastic film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/05/19

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Joyce

I like movies about real people or based on true stories. The movie was good my dislikes was expecting to hear full songs, where some were just pieces. I thought there were a few slow parts, that could have been played out better. Overall I did like the movie!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/20/19

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tara p

loved it. great job portraying Elton!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/19/19

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Lis

Fantastic! If you’re a fan of Elton John, it’s a must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/07/19

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Elton John

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John Reid

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Synopsis

Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic figures in pop history. Set to his most beloved songs, it's the epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years in the 1970s and his fantastical transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar.

Director: Dexter Fletcher
Producer: Matthew Vaughn, David Furnish, Adam Bohling, David Reid
Screenwriter: Lee Hall
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Marv Films, Rocket Pictures
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language Throughout|Some Drug Use)
Genre: Musical, Biography, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 31, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 6, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $96.3M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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