"Rocketman" is a 2019 epic musical fantasy about the human story of Elton John's breakthrough years. The film was a Rocket Entertainment project, directed by Dexter Fletcher, written by Lee Hall, and distributed by Paramount Pictures, grossing over $195M at the box office and earning Elton and lyricist Bernie Taupin their first Oscar together for "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" in 2020. The movie follows John's life from his early days to his rise to fame. It also explores his struggles with addiction and his coming to terms with his sexuality. It stars Taron Egerton as John, with Jamie Bell as Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Sheila Dwight, Elton's mom.