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Queen & Slim

Queen & Slim

Two souls on the run, bound by love and fueled by freedom.

20197.12h 12m

Overview

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.

Directed by Melina Matsoukas
Written by Lena Waithe, James Frey
Produced by Andrew Coles, Michelle Knudsen, Pamela Abdy
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $47.8M

Top Cast

Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya

Slim

Jodie Turner-Smith

Jodie Turner-Smith

Queen

Bokeem Woodbine

Bokeem Woodbine

Uncle Earl

Sturgill Simpson

Sturgill Simpson

Police Officer Reed

Flea

Flea

Mr. Shepherd

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Mrs. Shepherd

Indya Moore

Indya Moore

Goddess

Benito Martinez

Benito Martinez

Sheriff Edgar

Jahi Di'Allo Winston

Jahi Di'Allo Winston

Junior

Gralen Bryant Banks

Gralen Bryant Banks

Older Black Man

Themes & Keywords

on the runblack activistpolice officer killedracist copfirst datewoman directorkiller on the run

About Queen & Slim

Queen & Slim is a crime, drama, romance film released in 2019 exploring themes of on the run, black activist, police officer killed, racist cop, first date, woman director. Directed by Melina Matsoukas, it stars Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine. 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.

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