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Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. Queen cements a legacy that continues to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Biography, Drama, Music), release year 2018, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. Queen cements a legacy that continues to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Biography, Drama, Music), release year 2018, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2018
  • Released 02 Nov 2018
  • Runtime 134 minutes
  • Content rating PG-13
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.9/10 from 638,785 votes
  • Metascore 49/100
  • Genres Biography, Drama, Music
  • Languages English, British Sign
  • Countries United Kingdom, United States

Cast

Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee

Direction and writing

Directed by: Bryan Singer

Written by: Anthony McCarten, Peter Morgan

Awards and recognition

Won 4 Oscars. 50 wins & 80 nominations total

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