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Rocketman (I) (2019)

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A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John's breakthrough years.

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  • Richard Madden and Taron Egerton in Rocketman (2019)
  • Elton John and Bernie Taupin at an event for The Oscars (2020)
  • Steven Mackintosh in Rocketman (2019)
  • Elton John and Bernie Taupin at an event for The Oscars (2020)
  • Jamie Bell and Taron Egerton in Rocketman (2019)
  • Dexter Fletcher and Taron Egerton in Rocketman (2019)

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Awards

Won 1 Oscar.

Another 20 wins & 79 nominations.

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19 May 2019 | seirenexotics
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| OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE - TARON EGERTON
I have been waiting for weeks to the premier and Taron's performance blowed me away. I can't tell it was going for a movie about Elton John or going to a premier of a concert where Taron singing and performing and telling his life story from the screen (or from the stage cause it's a premier). His voice is precious, is emotional and is skillful. He got that powerful voice yet that soulful and soft that I am sure that he is the right person, the PERFECT person for those songs and for this film. Such a perfect actor, with a gifted voice. His acting was outstanding and his eyes told things. I can felt his thoughts and feelings, his sadness, disapointment, his emptyness. Just, breathtaking. And Jamie Bell did great, Richard Madden also, such a wonderful compilation of these three talented and professional actors. Love their charisma and their chemistry together. Thank you very much for a great movie. Really enjoyed it.

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Trivia

In 2012, Elton John revealed that his top choice to play him in a biopic was Justin Timberlake.

Quotes

Elton John: How long is this going to take?
Counselor: That's really up to you.
Elton John: Right then.

Goofs

The Hollywood sign is in pristine condition during the montage showing Elton's arrival to Los Angeles, California, the sign was not refurbished until 1978.

Crazy Credits

Stills of Taron Egerton from scenes in the film are compared to real life images of Elton John throughout the end credits.

Soundtracks

Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache
Written by Denny Randell & Sandy Linzer
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc.
Performed by Jason Pennycooke & Alexia Khadime

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Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Biography | Drama | Music | Musical

Details

Release Date:

31 May 2019

Language

English

Country of Origin

UK, USA, Canada

Filming Locations

Bray Studios, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$25,725,722 2 June 2019

Gross USA:

$96,368,160

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$195,179,299

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