Rocketman chronicles Elton John’s magnificent journey from the Royal Academy of music to Rock and Roll’s Hall of Fame. The unconventional biopic tells the flamboyant singer-songwriter’s life story as an offbeat musical. The film which British Director Dexter Fletcher, 53, has described passion project touches on the less glamorous aspects of Elton’s life too.
What is Rocketman running time?
Rocketman is 121 minutes long.
Who is in the cast of Rocketman?
Rocketman is co-produced by Elton’s husband David Furnish.
Actor Taron Egerton takes the starring role and Elton has described his likeness to the actor as “uncanny.”
These are the key Rocketman cast members:
Taron Egerton – Elton John
Richard Madden Richard Madden – John Reid
Bryce Dallas Howard Bryce Dallas Howard -Sheila Eileen
Stephen Graham Stephen Graham – Dick James
Jamie Bell – Bernie Taupin
Harriet Walter – Helen Piena
Tate Donovan – Doug Weston
Gemma Jones – Ivy
Charlie Rowe – Ray Williams
When is Rocketman out?
Rocketman premiered at Cannes Film festival this week and was released in UK cinemas today, May 22.
The movie is rated 15 in the UK as it portrays “uncensored” grittier aspects of Elton’s Rock and Roll lifestyle.
Elton John himself reportedly told filmmakers they could make Rocketman “as G-rated as you need to” in order to truly represent his hedonistic lifestyle.
While the biopic contains some sex and drug references it is suitable for audiences aged 15 and above.
Studio bosses allegedly requested a scene, which shows Taron Egerton lying naked in bed with his manager John Reid, played by Richard Madden as Elton’s manager, to be 40-seconds long.