Bohemian Rhapsody movie age rating: How old do you have to be to watch Queen biopic?

Despite mixed reviews, Bohemian Rhapsody is performing well at the box office.

Rami Malek has proven his mettle as an actor, shining in the role of Freddie Mercury.

The biopic, which has been created with the help of Queen’s remaining bandmates, centres on the lead up to the Live Aid performance of 1985.

Mercury’s life was known for being outlandish and outrageous, which may make good cinema.

But how old do you have to be to watch it?

Bohemian Rhapsody’s age rating in the UK is 12A according to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).

The BBFC describes a 12A rating as suitable for those 12 years and over.

No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.

Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child.

To help you decide if you can bring your under-12 to Bohemian Rhapsody, BBFC provides insight stats.

The categories which might be of concern include moderate sex references, drug references and infrequent strong language.

In the movie, a man tells his girlfriend she is an ‘epic shag’.

BBFC goes on to say: “There are undetailed references to orgies and to a man having several lovers.

“A brief scene set in a gay club shows men wearing bondage gear.”

As for drugs, BBFC continues: “Lines of white powder are briefly seen lying on a table, and a man swallows an unidentified pill.

“Drug misuse is clearly condoned.”

Language is also an issue, with infrequent strong language as well as milder terms.

The milder terms are listed by BBFC as ‘wanker’, ‘twat’, ‘bollocks’, ‘shit’, ‘bloody’, ‘arse’, and ‘screw’.

Discriminatory language includes derogatory terms for Pakistani people as well as the LGBTQ community.

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The BBFC points out: “Such language is clearly not endorsed by the film.”

As for imitable behaviour which should not be condoned, there is a moment in which a man slaps a woman’s backside at a party and grabs another man between his legs.

The behaviour is not condoned in the film.

This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

Bohemian Rhapsody is playing in cinemas now.