Is Bohemian Rhapsody appropriate for children?

# Bohemian Rhapsody - Parent Guide This PG-13 drama follows Queen's rise to fame with mostly mild language and sexual content, though it includes some moderate violence and drug use. It's appropriate for older children and teens interested in music history, but younger children may find it slow or be uncomfortable with mature themes. Consider your child's maturity level before viewing.

What age is Bohemian Rhapsody suitable for?

Our verdict for Bohemian Rhapsody is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Bohemian Rhapsody safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2018

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Music, Drama

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Rami Malek

Freddie Mercury

Gwilym Lee

Brian May

Ben Hardy

Roger Taylor

Joseph Mazzello

John Deacon

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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