“Extraordinary and mind-blowing” ‘70s-set drama about a British icon is on TV tonight

Tonight, you can watch Bohemian Rhapsody on TV. This incredible movie tells the real story of the band Queen and their journey to stardom, with Rami Malek brilliantly portraying Freddie Mercury.

Featuring Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, and Ben Hardy alongside Rami Malek, this Academy Award-winning film explores the life of Freddie Mercury, from the band’s incredible success to his work as a solo artist.

The movie follows the incredible journey of Freddie Mercury and the band Queen, from their humble beginnings playing small clubs to achieving global rock stardom. It explores Freddie’s personal struggles as he comes to terms with his identity, alongside the challenges the band faces that threaten to break them up. The story culminates with their unforgettable performance at Live Aid in July 1985, a moment that defined their career.

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Released in 2018 and directed by Bryan Singer, the film features Joseph Mazzello, Aidan Gillen, Mike Myers, and Tom Hollander in its cast.

If you’re a Queen fan, you can watch Bohemian Rhapsody tonight on Film4 at 11:25 pm. It’s also streaming on Disney+ if you have a subscription.

The film currently has a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb, and one viewer described it as both extraordinary and mind-blowing.

The reviewer went on to say they weren’t sure how historically accurate the movie was, but thought it was amazing and a truly wonderful way to honor the person it was about.

Someone else said the movie was fantastic, describing it as a real emotional rollercoaster – they laughed and cried throughout. They especially praised the actors for perfectly portraying their characters, calling it an extraordinary story and thanking the creators for sharing it.

One moviegoer described leaving the film with mixed emotions – feeling both incredibly happy and deeply saddened. They were uplifted by the music and the story, but also heartbroken by Freddie Mercury’s evident loneliness. They ultimately believed he would have loved the movie, feeling it perfectly captured his extraordinary talent and vibrant personality. It was, in their opinion, a truly brilliant portrayal.

Although audiences loved the movie, critics had varying opinions. Currently, it has a 60% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 418 reviews.

According to BuzzFeed News, the recent Queen biopic fails to truly capture Freddie Mercury’s complex story because it focuses on the perspectives of his more conventional bandmates, ultimately revealing very little about him.

According to The Australian, Rami Malek’s performance was captivating from beginning to end, and they haven’t been so engrossed by an actor in a long time.

Bohemian Rhapsody is airing tonight at 11.25pm on Film4

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2025-11-11 14:49