---
title: "Bohemian Rhapsody"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bohemian-rhapsody-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 424694
imdb_id: "tt1727824"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 135
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 17867
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bohemian-rhapsody-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bohemian Rhapsody is a 2018 musical biographical drama film that focuses on the life of a lead singer of the British rock band Queen. The film tells the story of the band's formation in 1970 and their rise to success with hit songs becoming instant classics. The band, consisting of the lead singer, a guitarist, a drummer, and a bass guitarist, faces a challenge as the lead singer's lifestyle becomes increasingly wild and out of control. The film explores the band's struggle to maintain its unity amidst success and excess.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The legendary rock band Queen rises to global superstardom through the unique talent of Freddie Mercury."

### Why Watch
- features classic rock hits
- chronicles the band's formation

### Caveats & Content Note
- depicts the challenges of fame
- shows the band struggling with internal conflict
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 and explores the lifestyle and challenges faced by the band members.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: musical, dramatic, energetic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Disney Plus, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bryan Singer
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox, Regency Enterprises, GK Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rami Malek** as *Freddie Mercury*
- **Gwilym Lee** as *Brian May*
- **Ben Hardy** as *Roger Taylor*
- **Joseph Mazzello** as *John Deacon*
- **Lucy Boynton** as *Mary Austin*
- **Aidan Gillen** as *John Reid*
- **Allen Leech** as *Paul Prenter*
- **Tom Hollander** as *Jim Beach*
- **Mike Myers** as *Ray Foster*
- **Aaron McCusker** as *Jim Hutton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the members of Queen in the film?
The film features Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon.

### Q: What genre is this movie?
The film is categorized as music and drama.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
The film was released in the United States on November 2, 2018.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

### Q: What is the central conflict of the story?
The band faces challenges in staying together while navigating the pressures of success and excess.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bohemian Rhapsody — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/424694)
- [Bohemian Rhapsody (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemian_Rhapsody_(film))
- [Bohemian Rhapsody Will Not Rock You | Vanity Fair](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/11/bohemian-rhapsody-film-review)

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