Rocketman (2019)
Based on a true fantasy.
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Rocketman rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb7.3/10· 207K votes
Metacritic69%
TMDb7.3/10· 5K votesWith 7.3/10 on IMDb and 69/100 on Metacritic, this film is well-rated across multiple platforms.
About Rocketman
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.
Cast of Rocketman
Taron Egerton
as Elton John
Jamie Bell
as Bernie Taupin
Richard Madden
as John Reid
Bryce Dallas Howard
as Sheila
Gemma Jones
as Ivy
Steven Mackintosh
as Stanley
Tom Bennett
as Fred
Matthew Illesley
as Young Reggie
Kit Connor
as Older Reggie
Charlie Rowe
as Ray Williams
Peter O'Hanlon
as Bobby
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Ross Farrelly
as Cyril
Rocketman facts
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $167.3M
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Ambitious musical drama captures tumultuous biographical arc
- •Strong performances illuminate addiction and recovery journey
- •Colorful visual storytelling enhances emotional narrative
What the audience disliked
- •Heavy subject matter regarding drugs and alcoholism may alienate viewers
- •Biographical liberties create inconsistency between film and reality
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