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Queen & Slim

  • 20192019
  • RR
  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
31K
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Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith in Queen & Slim (2019)
While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman, are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results, when the man kills the police officer in self-defense. Terrified and in fear for their lives, the man, a retail employee, and the woman, a criminal defense lawyer, are forced to go on the run. But the incident is captured on video and goes viral, and the couple unwittingly become a symbol of trauma, terror, grief and pain for people across the country. As they drive, these two unlikely fugitives will discover themselves and each other in the most dire and desperate of circumstances, and will forge a deep and powerful love that will reveal their shared humanity and shape the rest of their lives.
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  • Crime
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A couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over.A couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over.A couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
31K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Melina Matsoukas
  • Writers
    • Lena Waithe(screenplay by)
    • James Frey(story by)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Kaluuya
    • Jodie Turner-Smith
    • Bokeem Woodbine
Top credits
  • Director
    • Melina Matsoukas
  • Writers
    • Lena Waithe(screenplay by)
    • James Frey(story by)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Kaluuya
    • Jodie Turner-Smith
    • Bokeem Woodbine
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    • 418User reviews
    • 178Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 43 nominations

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    Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith in Queen & Slim (2019)
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    Top cast

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    Daniel Kaluuya
    Daniel Kaluuya
    • Slimas Slim
    Jodie Turner-Smith
    Jodie Turner-Smith
    • Queenas Queen
    Bokeem Woodbine
    Bokeem Woodbine
    • Uncle Earlas Uncle Earl
    Chloë Sevigny
    Chloë Sevigny
    • Mrs. Shepherdas Mrs. Shepherd
    Flea
    Flea
    • Mr. Shepherdas Mr. Shepherd
    Sturgill Simpson
    Sturgill Simpson
    • Police Officer Reedas Police Officer Reed
    Indya Moore
    Indya Moore
    • Goddessas Goddess
    Benito Martinez
    Benito Martinez
    • Sheriff Edgaras Sheriff Edgar
    Jahi Di'Allo Winston
    Jahi Di'Allo Winston
    • Junioras Junior
    Gralen Bryant Banks
    Gralen Bryant Banks
    • Older Black Manas Older Black Man
    Dickson Obahor
    Dickson Obahor
    • Large Black Manas Large Black Man
    Bryant Tardy
    Bryant Tardy
    • Chubbyas Chubby
    Thom Gossom Jr.
    Thom Gossom Jr.
    • Slim's Fatheras Slim's Father
    • (as Thomas Gossom Jr.)
    Melanie Halfkenny
    Melanie Halfkenny
    • Naomias Naomi
    Brian Thornton
    Brian Thornton
    • SWAT Leaderas SWAT Leader
    Joseph Poliquin
    Joseph Poliquin
    • Cashieras Cashier
    Little Freddie King
    • Bluesmanas Bluesman
    Karen Kaia Livers
    Karen Kaia Livers
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    • Director
      • Melina Matsoukas
    • Writers
      • Lena Waithe(screenplay by) (story by)
      • James Frey(story by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to the writer, the divergent world views of the two protagonists were based on the differences between Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.
    • Goofs
      When hiding under the floor-boards the police search the room flipping the mattress to check under the bed. The following morning when leaving the hiding space under the floor-boards, the bed is made, whilst the home owners had been detained.
    • Quotes

      Queen: I want a guy to show me myself. I want him to love me so deeply that I'm not afraid to show how ugly I can be. I want him to show me scars I never knew I had. But I don't want him to make them go away, I want him to hold my hand while I nurse them myself. And I want him to cherish the bruises they leave behind.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Liev Schreiber/Daniel Kaluuya/Cold War Kids (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Come Running to Me
      Written by Herbie Hancock and Allee Willis
      Performed by Herbie Hancock
      Courtesy of Columbia Records
      By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

    User reviews418

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Authentic feeling
    The film was a beautiful yet striking journey and though all of our favorite love stories have definite endings, this one tied two purposes together. The director did a phenomenal job and everyone involved for that matter. This is a film I'm rooting for. Hope it stays in theaters longer than 2 weeks.
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    • paigebalston
    • Dec 1, 2019

    FAQ2

    • Nobody called them Queen and Slim in the movie. Why is that the title?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 27, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Queen Và Slim
    • Filming locations
      • 6900 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • Makeready
      • De La Revolución Films
      • Hillman Grad
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $43,808,310
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,890,490
      • Dec 1, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,861,328
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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