"Based on a true fantasy."

2019

2h 1m

7.3(5067 votes)

Music

Drama

Overview

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Taron Egerton

Elton John

Jamie Bell

Bernie Taupin

Richard Madden

John Reid

Bryce Dallas Howard

Sheila

Gemma Jones

Ivy

Steven Mackintosh

Stanley

Tom Bennett

Fred

Matthew Illesley

Young Reggie

Kit Connor

Older Reggie

Charlie Rowe

Ray Williams

Creative team

Directed by: Dexter Fletcher
Written by: Lee Hall
Produced by: David Furnish
Lawrence Bender

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