The film, which stars Daniel Craig, has been called 'one of the greatest of all time'.14:14, 12 Jun 2026A "masterpiece" period drama is airing on TV tonight and film fans won't want to miss it.‌After first airing in 2024, audiences have described it as "jaw-droppingly incredible", and is therefore the perfect late-night viewing.‌Queer is set to air on BBC Two at 11pm this evening (Friday, June 12), after premiering at the 81st Venice International Film Festival almost two years ago.‌The period romantic drama was directed by Luca Guadagnino from a screenplay by Justin Kuritzkes, which was based on the 1985 novella by William S. Burrorughs.Set in 1950s Mexico City and Ecuador, the film follows an outcast American expatriate (played by Daniel Craig), who becomes infatuated with a much younger man (Drew Starkey).‌"[It's] 1950. William Lee, an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community," reads the official synopsis."His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier, new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody."The cast also includes Jason Schwartzman, Lesley Manville, Henrique Zaga, Drew Droege, Andra Ursuța, Ariel Schulman, Andrés Duprat, Omar Apollo, David Lowery, Lisandro Alonso, and Michaël Borremans.‌Despite the film underperforming at the box office, it was highly-praised by critics, with Rotten Tomatoes currently reporting an approval rating of 77% from 245 reviews. Much of the praise went to Craig's performance.Audiences have also praised the drama online, with one IMDb user writing: "Haunting masterpiece. This movie is certainly one of the greatest films ever made."‌Another added: "Craig's masterful contrast to anything you've seen him in before. He's even better in this than James Bond. Absolute perfection."A third said: "A beautiful fever inducing, surreal, emotional film infused with magical realism. It left me in tears. Daniel Craig gives one of the performances of his career, completely transformed, magnetic, and mesmerising. You'll never forget it."A fourth fan echoed the sentiment, saying: "Underappreciated masterpiece. Genuinely left me feeling the saddest I've ever felt," with someone else sharing: "Queer captivated me from start to finish. Daniel Craig's portrayal of William Lee is nothing short of mesmerising."Article continues belowA sixth viewer commented: "Queer is a powerful reminder that empathy and inclusivity are essential for human connection. Guadagnino's nuanced storytelling transforms Lee's personal struggle into a universal call for understanding and compassion."Queer will air tonight (Friday, June 12) at 11pm on BBC Two