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Bohemian Rhapsody

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 14m
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7.9/10
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Rami Malek in Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Follow this celebration of iconic rock group Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered conventions to become of the most beloved entertainers on the planet.
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The story of the legendary British rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985).The story of the legendary British rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985).The story of the legendary British rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985).
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
523K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
149
57
  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writers
    • Anthony McCarten(story by)
    • Peter Morgan(story by)
  • Stars
    • Rami Malek
    • Lucy Boynton
    • Gwilym Lee
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  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writers
    • Anthony McCarten(story by)
    • Peter Morgan(story by)
  • Stars
    • Rami Malek
    • Lucy Boynton
    • Gwilym Lee
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    • 3.5KUser reviews
    • 426Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 48 wins & 80 nominations total

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    Interview 8:28
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    Rami Malek
    Rami Malek
    • Freddie Mercury
    Lucy Boynton
    Lucy Boynton
    • Mary Austin
    Gwilym Lee
    Gwilym Lee
    • Brian May
    Ben Hardy
    Ben Hardy
    • Roger Taylor
    Joseph Mazzello
    Joseph Mazzello
    • John Deacon
    • (as Joe Mazzello)
    Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen
    • John Reid
    Allen Leech
    Allen Leech
    • Paul Prenter
    Tom Hollander
    Tom Hollander
    • Jim Beach
    Mike Myers
    Mike Myers
    • Ray Foster
    Aaron McCusker
    Aaron McCusker
    • Jim Hutton
    Meneka Das
    Meneka Das
    • Jer Bulsara
    Ace Bhatti
    Ace Bhatti
    • Bomi Bulsara
    Priya Blackburn
    Priya Blackburn
    • Kashmira Bulsara
    Dermot Murphy
    • Bob Geldof
    Dickie Beau
    Dickie Beau
    • Kenny Everett
    Tim Plester
    Tim Plester
    • RT Baker
    Jack Roth
    Jack Roth
    • Tim Staffell
    Max Bennett
    Max Bennett
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    • Director
      • Bryan Singer
    • Writers
      • Anthony McCarten(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Peter Morgan(story by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During the recording session for Bohemian Rhapsody, John Deacon says, "I do have to say, the tape is wearing out. It can't take much more." The band did 180 vocal overdubs on the song. The consequence of so many overdubs is that the tape started to wear thin to the point of transparency. In Brian May's words, "This 'legendary' story, which people think we made up, is true: we held the tape up to the light one day-we'd been wondering where all the top end was going-and what we discovered was virtually a transparent piece of tape. All the oxide had been rubbed off. It was time to hurriedly make a copy and get on with it."
    • Goofs
      The film indicates that the band's manager Jim Beach was trying to get them onto the list of acts to play the Wembley Live Aid concert. In reality, Bob Geldof had held a press conference in early 1985 to announce the concert and named Queen as one of the acts who had agreed to play. Geldof had not spoken to any of the acts beforehand so this was the first any of them had heard about it. However as nobody wanted to look like the party pooper and back out, almost all the acts Geldof name-checked played at the concert, including the band Dire Straits (who had sold out a concert at nearby Wembley Arena on the night of the Live Aid concert so had to play two gigs in one day).
    • Quotes

      Freddie Mercury: [Quoting Zoroaster] Good thoughts, good words, good deeds. Just like you taught me, papa.

      [Bomi embraces Freddie]

    • Crazy credits
      The 20th Century Fox fanfare is performed in a rock style (composed by Queen members Brian May on guitar and Roger Taylor on drums).
    • Connections
      Featured in Lorraine: Episode dated 16 October 2018 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Somebody to Love
      Written by Freddie Mercury

      Performed by Queen

      Courtesy of Queen Productions, Ltd. (for the World excluding USA & Canada) / Hollywood Records, Inc. (for USA & Canada)

    User reviews3.5K

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    10/10
    Queen is king!!
    Wow! I feel mind-blown after watching the world premiere yesterday evening. I am whether a megahuge Queen fan (although I really like many of their songs), nor do I know how accurate the storytelling is (, but I suppose pretty accurate since both Brian May and Roger Taylor are co-producers of the film), but I found the movie both intoxicating and moving. I have read some of the professional reviews, and I cannot comprehend their search of documentary wisdom in this movie; this is not a documentary, but an entertaining story of one of the world's most iconic bands. And the film delivers on all aspects. (And the critics were so wrong about the song Bohemian Rhapsody upon its release).

    As Brian May pinpointed in the interview on the red carpet, he found that the casting was excellent (I don't remember the exact word he used). But he is so right. Every major role is perfectly casted, and all the band members are brilliant. But I must emphasize Rami Malek's role as Freddie. It has Oscar written all over it. What he does, is almost beyond comparison. Chapeau for even taking on this role, and then delivering what he does. Even better, although marginally, than Michael Douglas in Behind the Candelabra. And Gwilym Lee as Brian May is also a bull's eye, but Malek really carries the production on his tiny shoulders. It was like watching our beloved Freddie all over again.

    Many, many memorable moments, but the Live Aid performance recreated: it is one of the best scenes I have ever seen - and I have seen lots and lots of films. Chapeau for director(s) and producers and the whole team for to me delivering the best film YTD in 2018!!
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    • Is this movie suitable for a (fairly open-minded) 12-year-old girl but sensitive to profanity? Thanks.
    • I saw the movie but was trying remember what Freddie said right near the end when they were getting ready to play Live Aid, and he told them he had aids but he said something about he didnt want them to be sad that he was a performer and thats what he would do? Does anyone remember?
    • Are all the songs lip sync? Does Malik sing any of the songs?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • British Sign Language
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Freddie Mercury Biopic
    • Filming locations
      • Bovingdon Airfield, Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, UK
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • New Regency Productions
      • GK Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $52,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $216,668,042
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $51,061,119
      • Nov 4, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $910,809,311
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Sonics-DDP
      • SDDS
      • Auro 11.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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