Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Kernel Score: 89% · 17,585 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Music, Drama
Released: 2018-10-24
Runtime: 135 minutes
Is Bohemian Rhapsody worth watching?
Worth watching. This Queen biopic is at its best when the band is making music, and Rami Malek gives Freddie Mercury real life. It follows a familiar rise-and-fall shape and bends the facts, but the concert finale delivers.
Watch it if you
- love Queen's music
- enjoy crowd-pleasing music biopics
- want a big, loud finish
Skip it if you
- want a strictly accurate history
- dislike formulaic biopics
Best for: Friends' movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Bohemian Rhapsody
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Bohemian Rhapsody depicts Freddie Mercury's rise to fame, his struggles with fame and health (HIV/AIDS), and references to a hard-partying rock lifestyle, PG-13 rated.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — References to Freddie Mercury's sexuality and relationships, including gay themes, are part of the biographical story; PG-13 rated.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Depicts a 'wild lifestyle' and excess associated with 1970s-80s rock band fame, implying partying and substance use.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- 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
Bohemian Rhapsody FAQ
Is Bohemian Rhapsody worth watching?
Worth watching. This Queen biopic is at its best when the band is making music, and Rami Malek gives Freddie Mercury real life. It follows a familiar rise-and-fall shape and bends the facts, but the concert finale delivers.
Where can I watch Bohemian Rhapsody?
In the US you can stream Bohemian Rhapsody on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Bohemian Rhapsody OK for kids?
Bohemian Rhapsody is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Bohemian Rhapsody depicts Freddie Mercury's rise to fame, his struggles with fame and health (HIV/AIDS), and references to a hard-partying rock lifestyle, PG-13 rated.
What movies are like Bohemian Rhapsody?
If you liked Bohemian Rhapsody, try Rocketman, Straight Outta Compton, Elvis and Almost Famous.