Rocketman (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2019, Rocketman is a drama, music and history film directed by Dexter Fletcher, running about 121 minutes. “Based on a true fantasy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Rocketman stars Taron Egerton as Elton John, Jamie Bell as Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as John Reid and Bryce Dallas Howard as Sheila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Rocketman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $167.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocketman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocketman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocketman (2019)?
- In US, Rocketman is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rocketman worth watching?
- Rocketman holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rocketman?
- Rocketman stars Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard and Gemma Jones.
- When was Rocketman released?
- Rocketman was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.