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QUEEN were one of the most iconic bands of the 20th century.

But what is new biopic Bohemian Rhapsody all about? And when was it released? Here's what we know about the film starring Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury.

 Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury in the new biopic Bohemian Rhapsody
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Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury in the new biopic Bohemian RhapsodyCredit: GK Films

When was the Bohemian Rhapsody film out?

Bohemian Rhapsody was released in the UK on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

The premiere took place in London at the SSE Arena, Wembley, on Tuesday, October 23.

The film has a PG 13 rating.

It has a running time of 2 hours, 14 minutes.

 The new film about Queen is out in the UK on October 24, 2018
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The new film about Queen is out in the UK on October 24, 2018Credit: GK Films

What is the Bohemian Rhapsody film about?

Bohemian Rhapsody is a biographical drama film written by Anthony McCarten.

It focuses on a 15-year period of the band Queen.

It starts from the formation of the group and runs until their performance at Live Aid in 1985, six years before Freddie Mercury's death.

Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor are serving as the film's music producers.

 The real Freddie Mercury pictured in 1982
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The real Freddie Mercury pictured in 1982Credit: Getty - Contributor

Who is in the cast of the Bohemian Rhapsody film?

The film stars:

  • Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury
  • Ben Hardy as Roger Taylor
  • Gwilym Lee as Brian May
  • Joseph Mazzello as John Deacon
  • Allen Leech as Paul Prenter
  • Lucy Boynton as Mary Austin
  • Mike Myers as Ray Foster

What Oscar nominations did the film receive?

  • Best Picture
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role: Rami Malek
  • Best Sound Mixing
  • Best Film Editing
  • Best Sound Editing
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