The Elton John biopic Rocketman, described as 'devastating' and likely to leave viewers 'heartbroken', has been added to Netflix. The film, released in 2019, chronicles the life of the iconic UK musician from his early days at the Royal Academy of Music through his partnership with Bernie Taupin.
Star-Studded Cast and Critical Acclaim
Taron Egerton stars as Elton John, delivering a performance where he sings all songs himself rather than lip-syncing. The supporting cast includes Kit Connor (Heartstopper), Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot), Richard Madden (Game of Thrones), Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World), Gemma Jones (Bridget Jones), Stephen Graham (Adolescence), Steven Mackintosh (Luther), Tate Donovan (Friends), Charlie Rowe, and Leigh Francis (Keith Lemon). Critics awarded it an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 401 reviews.
Box Office and Awards Oversight
Rocketman grossed $195.2 million against a $40 million production budget. Though Egerton was overlooked for an Oscar nomination, Elton John and Bernie Taupin won Best Original Song for '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again'. The film is now available to stream on Netflix.
