If Beale Street Could Talk Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jan. 4, 2019

If Beale Street Could Talk

Release Date: Friday, December 14, 2018 Limited Friday, January 18, 2019 Expansion

Director: Barry Jenkins

Starring: Stephan James • Regina King • KiKi Layne • Colman Domingo • Teyonah Parris

R Drama N/A

3 / 5.0

79% WILL SEE 21% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set in early-1970s Harlem, If Beale Street Could Talk is a timeless and moving love story of both a couple’s unbreakable bond and the African-American family’s empowering embrace, as told through the eyes of 19-year-old Tish Rivers (screen newcomer KiKi Layne). A daughter and wife-to-be, Tish vividly recalls the passion, respect and trust that have connected her and her artist fiancé Alonzo Hunt, who goes by the nickname Fonny (Stephan James). Friends since childhood, the devoted couple dream of a future together but their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit.

Drama Adaptation

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Who is making If Beale Street Could Talk – Crew List

A look at If Beale Street Could Talk behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Barry Jenkins last helmed Mufasa: The Lion King and Moonlight. The film's writer Barry Jenkins last penned The Fire Inside and Moonlight.

Director: Barry Jenkins
Screenwriter: Barry Jenkins
Producers: Megan Ellison
Dede Gardner
Barry Jenkins
Brad Pitt

Studios: —
Production Company: Annapurna Pictures
Plan B Entertainment

Production – What we know about the If Beale Street Could Talk

Key Facts

Based on the 1974 novel by James Baldwin.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2018

Completed

Changed If Beale Street Could Talk movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2018

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2017

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production is expected to start in October 2017.

Jul 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some sexual content
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

If Beale Street Could Talk Trailers and Clips

If Beale Street Could Talk

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If Beale Street Could Talk Release Date: When was the film released?

If Beale Street Could Talk was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 14 , 2018. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Mortal Engines, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and The Mule. As a limited release, If Beale Street Could Talk was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for If Beale Street Could Talk is currently being determined. Stay tuned!