# Rocketman (2019)

> A flamboyant musical portrait of Elton John’s rise, creative partnership, private pain, and hard-won recovery.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/347827

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Music, Drama
- Director: Dexter Fletcher
- Cast: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Gemma Jones, Steven Mackintosh, Tom Bennett, Matthew Illesley
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2066051/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: flamboyant, witty, emotionally bruising, music night, biopic marathon

## Synopsis

A vibrant musical journey through the life of a pop icon, filled with passion and struggle.

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