Rocketman
“Based on a true fantasy.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Rocketman (2019) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-21
Top Cast
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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
Ross Farrelly
Cyril
Evan Walsh
Elton Dean
Tate Donovan
Doug Weston
Sharmina Harrower
Heather
Ophelia Lovibond
Arabella
Celinde Schoenmaker
Renate
Harriet Walter
Helen Piena
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 67 DaysToronto Inside Out LGBT Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 31, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 27, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$167.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.18x
+$127.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dexter Fletcher
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Hall, Bernie Taupin
- Original Score
- Matthew Margeson
- Original Title
- Rocketman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $167.3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, New Republic Pictures, Marv, Rocket Pictures, Lawrence Bender Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dexter Fletcher
Lee Hall, Bernie Taupin
Matthew Margeson
George Richmond
Chris Dickens
Claudia Schiffer, Brian Oliver, Steve Hamilton Shaw, Michael Gracey, David Furnish
Department Leadership Roster
Marcus Rowland
Production Design
Julian Day
Costume Design
James O'Donnell
Stunt Coordinator
Brooke Lyndon-Stanford
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lee Hall
Writer
Dexter Fletcher
Director
David Furnish
Producer
Lawrence Bender
Producer
Matthew Vaughn
Producer
Chris Dickens
Editor
David Reid
Producer
Adam Bohling
Producer
George Richmond
Director of Photography
Matthew Margeson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocketman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rocketman about?
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.
Who directed Rocketman?
Rocketman was directed by Dexter Fletcher.
Who stars in Rocketman?
The principal cast of Rocketman includes Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Gemma Jones.
When was Rocketman released and how long is it?
Rocketman was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rocketman?
Rocketman had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $167.3M at the worldwide box office (4.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Rocketman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rocketman was composed by Matthew Margeson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rocketman?
Rocketman holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).