Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
The electrifying rise of Queen and Freddie Mercury — a story of music, excess, identity, and one of rock history's greatest comebacks.
Bohemian Rhapsody - Movie Information
- Original Title: Bohemian Rhapsody
- Release Year: 2018
- Directed by: Bryan Singer
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Music, Drama
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 15m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 24, 2018 (United Kingdom - 12A), November 2, 2018 (United States - PG-13), November 2, 2018 (Canada), October 31, 2018 (Germany - 6), October 31, 2018 (France - 12), November 16, 2018 (India - UA), November 1, 2018 (New Zealand), November 1, 2018 (Australia - M), November 1, 2018 (Brazil - 14), November 2, 2018 (Mexico), November 29, 2018 (Italy - T), October 31, 2018 (Spain - 12), October 31, 2018 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Bogema rapsodiyasi (UZ), 波希米亞狂想曲 (TW), โบฮีเมียน แรปโซดี (TH), Bohemian Rhapsody (US), ボヘミアン・ラプソディ (JP), Bohém rapszódia (HU), Богемская рапсодия (RU), Bohemian Rhapsody: A História de Freddie Mercury (BR)
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, Regency Enterprises, GK Films, TSG Entertainment
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Bohemian Rhapsody - Plot
Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon take the music world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band Queen in 1970. Hit songs become instant classics. When Mercury's increasingly wild lifestyle starts to spiral out of control, Queen soon faces its greatest challenge yet – finding a way to keep the band together amid the success and excess.
Bohemian Rhapsody - Trailer
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Bohemian Rhapsody - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Bryan Singer
Main Cast
- Rami Malek
- Gwilym Lee
- Ben Hardy
- Joseph Mazzello
- Lucy Boynton
- Aidan Gillen
- Allen Leech
- Tom Hollander
- Mike Myers
- Aaron McCusker
Writers
- Anthony McCarten
- Peter Morgan
Producers
- Jim Beach
- Graham King
- Bryan Singer
- Brian May
- Peter Oberth
Bohemian Rhapsody - FAQs
Is Bohemian Rhapsody based on a true story?
Yes, Bohemian Rhapsody is based on the true story of the rock band Queen and its lead singer Freddie Mercury. The film chronicles their formation in 1970, rise to global fame, Mercury's personal struggles, his HIV diagnosis, and their iconic 1985 Live Aid performance at Wembley Stadium.
What happened to Freddie Mercury at the end?
The film concludes with Queen's legendary Live Aid performance in 1985. A closing title card reveals that Freddie Mercury was diagnosed with AIDS and passed away on November 24, 1991, just one day after publicly announcing his illness. He was 45 years old.
Where can you stream Bohemian Rhapsody?
Bohemian Rhapsody is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, and also on Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. FXNow offers it for free.
Who plays Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody?
Rami Malek portrays Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody. His transformative performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor, the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama, and the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Did Bohemian Rhapsody win any awards?
Bohemian Rhapsody won four Academy Awards at the 2019 Oscars: Best Actor (Rami Malek), Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing. It also won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Drama and Best Actor in a Drama for Rami Malek.
What is the age rating for Bohemian Rhapsody?
Bohemian Rhapsody is rated PG-13 in the United States. The rating reflects mature thematic content including references to drug use, sexuality, and the AIDS crisis, as well as some language. It received a 12A rating in the United Kingdom.
How long is Bohemian Rhapsody?
Bohemian Rhapsody has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes). The film spans roughly 15 years of Queen's history, from the band's formation in 1970 through their celebrated Live Aid performance at Wembley Stadium in July 1985.
Who directed Bohemian Rhapsody?
Bohemian Rhapsody was directed by Bryan Singer, though he was replaced during production by Dexter Fletcher, who completed the film. Singer retains the sole directing credit. The screenplay was written by Anthony McCarten, with an earlier draft by Peter Morgan.
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