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Rocketman (2019)
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.
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Revisiting 'Rocketman'
When I first saw Rocketman upon its release on May 31, 2019, I instantly fell in love with it. I found it to be brilliantly conceived, and led by an extraordinary performance from Taron Egerton. I loved it so much that it ended up being my second favorite film of the year, behind Joker. It’s a truly astonishing film, and one that I am excited to revisit as it becomes available to stream today on Amazon Prime and Hulu.
What makes Rocketman so utterly unique is how it incorporates the music into the film. Instead of being a straightforward biopic, Rocketman becomes a musical fantasy. It strays from reality, allowing for elaborate dance numbers and for characters to burst out into song — all renditions of Elton John’s music. Director
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Movie Information
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.
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Genre:Music, Drama
Directed By:Dexter Fletcher
Written By:Lee Hall
In Theaters:5/31/2019
Box Office:$167,300,000
Runtime:121 minutes
Studio:Paramount Pictures, New Republic Pictures, Marv, Rocket Pictures, Lawrence Bender Productions
Cast
Dexter Fletcher
Director
Dexter Fletcher
Director
Taron Egerton
Elton John
Jamie Bell
Bernie Taupin
Richard Madden
John Reid
Bryce Dallas Howard
Sheila
Gemma Jones
Ivy
Steven Mackintosh
Stanley
Tom Bennett
Fred
Matthew Illesley
Young Reggie
Kit Connor
Older Reggie
Charlie Rowe
Ray Williams
Peter O'Hanlon
Bobby
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