The story follows the epic life of a young singer named Freddie Mercury, a boy of Parsi origin from Zanzibar who ventures to London in search of his musical dream. He soon joins a group of friends, including guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, and bassist John Deacon, forming a band that will forever change the course of rock music. As his fame grows, so does the pressure of success, the struggle with his identity, and a complicated personal life. Freddie's magnetic presence on stage contrasts with his tribulations off it, where he begins to grapple with his sexuality and an explosive relationship with the beautiful Mary Austin, the woman who captured his heart but who cannot be the total love he seeks.
The film chronicles the band's ups and downs, from bursts of creativity to tumultuous disagreements, as they create iconic anthems such as "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Will Rock You," and "Somebody to Love." The narrative culminates in the historic Live Aid performance of 1985, where Freddie, despite his health deteriorating due to AIDS, unleashes all his energy in a show that becomes legendary. This is a celebration of music, friendship, and the quest for authenticity, showing that although Freddie had to navigate his own personal chaos, his legacy endures as one of rock's greatest icons.