The musical fantasy about Elton John's breakthrough years, from his time as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.
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The Elton John musical biopic is a fantasy as much as a life story – and filmed across England, from a London tin-pan-alley street to the studios of Bray, with the sun-soaked south of France standing in for one exuberant number.
Where was Rocketman filmed?
Rocketman was filmed in London and England – Denmark Street, South Kensington and Bray Studios – with a scene in the south of France.
Every Rocketman location, explained
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London – Denmark Street
The music-industry scenes used Denmark Street, London’s historic Tin Pan Alley, and South Kensington.
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Bray Studios
Many sets, including reconstructed venues, were built at Bray Studios near London.
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The Troubadour – reconstructed
Elton’s breakthrough at LA’s Troubadour was recreated on a set.
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The south of France
The exuberant ‘I’m Still Standing’ number was filmed in Cannes.
Planning a visit
London‘s Denmark Street – the real Tin Pan Alley – is a walkable, music-steeped corner of the city, and Cannes supplied the film’s sunlit finale.
Rocketman Fun Facts
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A musical fantasy The film blends biography with full-blown musical fantasy sequences.
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Egerton sang himself Taron Egerton performed all the vocals as Elton John.
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Denmark Street features London’s historic Tin Pan Alley appears in the music-industry scenes.
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Cannes for a number The ‘I’m Still Standing’ sequence was filmed in the south of France.
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An Oscar-winning song The film won an Academy Award for its original song.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Rocketman filmed?
In London and England – Denmark Street, South Kensington and Bray Studios – with a scene in Cannes.
Did Taron Egerton sing?
Yes – he performed all the vocals himself.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – London’s Denmark Street is a walkable, music-steeped street.
Is Rocketman a true story?
It’s a musical fantasy based on Elton John’s life.
