Shown: 9 September 2020
- Date of release: 2019
- Running time: 2h 1m
- Director: Dexter Fletcher
- Writer: Lee Hall
- Country: UK, USA & Canada
- Language: English
- Links: IMDB – Rotten Tomatoes – Metacritic – Official Film Website
Rocketman Plot 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.
Film Reviews
Fletcher is the real star of this show, a director whose enthusiasm for musical storytelling shines through every frame, hitting all the emotional high notes.
Mark Kermode, Observer
The sheer brute force of Egerton holds it all together. And despite some darker themes, Rocketman is still quite a ride. It plays more as a musical than a standard biopic.
Mike Ryan, Uproxx