Year: 2018
Country: UK, USA
Director: Bryan Singer
Cast: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Joseph Mazzello, Mike Myers, Ben Hardy, Aidan Gillen
Genre: biography, drama, music
Runtime: 134 min.
Age: 18+
A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen's legendary appearance at the Live Aid (1985) concert
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.
Awards & Festivals:
Academy Award – Best Actor in a Leadin Role, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing
Golden Globe – Best Motion Picture (Drama), Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama)
BAFTA Award – Best Leading Actor, Best Sound
Palm Springs International Film Festival – Breakthrough Performance Award
Satellite Award – Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical)
St. Louis Film Critics Association (SLFCA) Award – Best Soundtrack
Phoenix Critics Circle (PCC) Award nomination – Best Actor
Screen Actors Guild Award nomination – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture