Rocketman Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

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.

Biography Drama Music

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Rocketman.

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  Taron Egerton

  ... Elton John

  Carry-On, Sing 2

• 
  Jamie Bell

  ... Bernie Taupin

  Filth, Defiance

• R
  Richard Madden

  ... John Reid

  Eternals, Killer Heat

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  Bryce Dallas Howard

  ... Sheila Farebrother

  Argylle, Gold

• G
  Gemma Jones

  Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Crew Behind the Film

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

Dexter Fletcher

Screenwriter

Lee Hall

Producers

David Furnish
Steve Hamilton-Shaw
Elton John
Matthew Vaughn

Additional Information

All Trailers

Official Rocketman movie trailers and clips.

Production Details

What we know about the Rocketman movie production.

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.

Questions

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