Which 2019 musical biopic stars Taron Egerton as Elton John?

Rocketman is the 2019 musical biopic starring Taron Egerton as Elton John. The film follows John from his childhood as Reginald Dwight through his rise as a celebrated British singer, pianist, and songwriter, with particular attention to his creative partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin.

Directed by Dexter Fletcher and written by Lee Hall, Rocketman uses Elton John’s songs in stylized musical sequences rather than presenting them only as realistic concert performances. The title comes from John’s 1972 hit “Rocket Man.” Jamie Bell plays Bernie Taupin, while Richard Madden portrays John Reid, John’s manager and former partner.

Egerton performed his own vocals for the film, an important distinction from many music biopics that rely heavily on archival recordings or dubbed singing. His performance earned him the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy. The film also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again,” performed by Egerton and Elton John.