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The film charts Queen’s ascent to becoming one of the world’s biggest rock bands, juxtaposed with Freddie Mercury’s personal challenges and explores his inner turmoil. It is a biographical drama featuring Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton and Gwilym Lee in the principal roles.

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Bohemian Rhapsody is a programme classified as a movie that chronicles the rise of the iconic rock ensemble Queen. Positioned as a biographical work, it follows the band's journey from its early days to its status as one of the world's most recognised rock groups. The film presents a narrative that intertwines musical achievement with personal stories. While Queen achieve unprecedented global fame, the film concentrates on frontman Freddie Mercury's private difficulties. It portrays the contrast between the band's soaring public success and Mercury's own internal battles, highlighting how his personal life unfolds against the backdrop of the group's expanding popularity. The storyline does not stray beyond this focus, keeping the emphasis on his personal challenges. The biopic features Rami Malek in the role of Freddie Mercury, supported by Lucy Boynton and Gwilym Lee in key supporting parts. These performers bring the central figures to life, delivering portrayals that align with the film's focus on the band's ascent and Mercury's private struggles. Their performances are central to the narrative's presentation. Overall, Bohemian Rhapsody offers a concise depiction of Queen's transformation into a worldwide phenomenon while simultaneously tracing Freddie Mercury's personal journey. The programme balances concert footage with intimate moments, providing viewers with a snapshot of both the band's public triumphs and the frontman's private concerns within the same cinematic framework. It remains focused on the dual narrative without extending beyond the outlined scope.

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Bohemian Rhapsody broadcasts on Film4 +1 at 10:00pm, Friday, 6 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Year2018
Runtime134 mins
DirectorDexter Fletcher

Cast & Crew

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Dexter FletcherDirector
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Bryan SingerDirector
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Gwilym Leeas Brian May
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Ben Hardyas Roger Taylor
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Joseph Mazzelloas John Deacon
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Lucy Boyntonas Mary Austin
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Mike Myersas Ray Foster
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Aidan Gillenas John Reid
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Rami Malekas Freddie Mercury