Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender(2012)
Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender Synopsis
Archive footage of interviews, concerts and personal material bring to light the solo performance work of Mercury, the lead singer of Queen.
Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender (2012) is a music and documentary film directed by Rhys Thomas, released on September 24, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May and Luciano Pavarotti. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- Rhys Thomas
- Producers:
- Rhys Thomas, Jim Beach, Joss Crowley
- Production:
- Eagle Rock Entertainment, ARTE, BBC One, Mercury Studios
- Status:
- Released
Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender before you stream it.
Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender Cast & Crew
Main cast
Freddie Mercury
as Self (archive footage)
Roger Taylor
as Self
Brian May
as Self
Luciano Pavarotti
as Self (archive footage)
Montserrat Caballé
as Self
- Peter Freestone
Peter Freestone
as Self
David Arnold
as Self
John Reid
Matt Lucas
- David Wigg
David Wigg
- Jim Hutton
Jim Hutton
as Self (archive footage)
- David Richards
David Richards
Key crew
Directed by Rhys Thomas, produced by Rhys Thomas, Jim Beach and Joss Crowley.
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Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 80 ratings.
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Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender online?
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Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender (2012) is available to stream on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender?
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The main cast of Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender (2012) includes Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Luciano Pavarotti and Montserrat Caballé. The film was directed by Rhys Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender released?
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Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender was released on September 24, 2012 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender worth watching?
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Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender (2012) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender?
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Yes. The official Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.