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Release Date:
Friday, May 31, 2019 Nationwide
language throughout, some drug use and sexual content
Plot: What's the story about?
An epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story – set to Elton John’s most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton – tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture.
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Who stars in Rocketman: Cast List
Taron Egerton ... Elton John
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Jamie Bell ... Bernie Taupin
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Richard Madden ... John Reid
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Bryce Dallas Howard ... Sheila Farebrother
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Who's making Rocketman: Crew List
A look at the Rocketman behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Dexter Fletcher last directed Ghosted and Eddie the Eagle. The film's writer Lee Hall last wrote Cats and Victoria and Abdul.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
David FurnishSteve Hamilton-Shaw
Elton John
Matthew Vaughn
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Production: What we know about Rocketman?
Key Facts
- Jamie Bell will play songwriter Bernie Taupin, who worked with Elton John on tracks like "Tiny Dancer" and "Rocketman (Hollywood Reporter, 6/20/2018)."
- To begin with the artist's life at age 11, continuing through adulthood with his songs providing musical backing.
Filming Timeline
- 2019 - February: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2018 - October: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2018 - August: The film was set to Production status.
- 2018 - April: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Production is set to start August 2018.
- 2013 - October: The film was set to Development status.
Michael Gracey is set to start shooting Rocketman in fall 2014 from an original screenplay by Lee Hall (War Horse).
- 2013 - March: The film was set to Announced status.
Rocketman Release Date: When was the film released?
Rocketman was a Nationwide release in 2019 on Friday, May 31, 2019. There were 7 other movies released on the same date, including Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Ma and Always Be My Maybe.
Rocketman DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Rocketman was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 .