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Rocketman

2019·Movie
2h 1min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic697.4Rotten Tomatoes89%85%

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Paramount+KanopyHooplaFree

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A , drama: , but personal, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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About

Based on a true fantasy.

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.
Musical BiographyFantastical JourneyShowbiz DramaAddiction & RecoveryVibrant & Visually StrikingPowerful PerformancesEmotional RollercoasterComing-of-Age StoryPop Culture IconSoundtrack-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Dexter Fletcher
Written by:
Lee Hall
Produced by:
Matthew Vaughn, David Furnish, Adam Bohling
Composed by:
Matthew Margeson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rocketman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rocketman?

Paramount+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Rocketman streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 77 other countries.

Is Rocketman worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Rocketman good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Rocketman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Rocketman a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$167 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $167 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Rocketman use?

Titled After the SongHistorical Beauty UpgradeUnreliable NarratorGayngstHope SpotNormie Dates a CelebrityScrew This, I'm Outta HereShoo Out the ClownsToxic Lover InfluenceBlunt "No"Good-Times MontageArson, Murder, and Jaywalkingand 118 more

TV Tropes lists 130 tropes for it, including Titled After the Song, Historical Beauty Upgrade, and Unreliable Narrator.