Queen & Slim Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

From Emmy Award-winning writer Lena Waithe and director Melina Matsoukas.

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Last modified: Feb. 17, 2020

Queen & Slim

Release Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Theaters

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Starring: Daniel Kaluuya • Jodie Turner-Smith • Chloë Sevigny • Indya Moore • Bokeem Woodbine

R Crime N/A

3.79 / 5.0

54% WILL SEE 46% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Centers on a black couple out on a first date whose night goes terribly awry. They end up killing a police officer in self-defense and, on the run, head to Cuba.

Crime Drama

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Who stars in Queen & Slim – Cast List

Daniel Kaluuya
... Slim

Get Out, Nope
J
Jodie Turner-Smith
... Queen

TRON: Ares, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
C
Chloë Sevigny
Shattered Glass, Manderlay
I
Indya Moore
Father Mother Sister Brother, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Bokeem Woodbine
Spider-Man: Homecoming, Overlord
B
Benito Martinez
American Made, Bless Me, Ultima
S
Sturgill Simpson
The Creator, Killers of the Flower Moon
F
Flea
Babylon, The Wild Thornberrys Movie

Who is making Queen & Slim – Crew List

The film's writer Lena Waithe last penned Beauty.

Director: Melina Matsoukas
Screenwriters: Lena Waithe
James Frey
Producer: Brad Weston

Studio: Universal Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Queen & Slim

Key Facts

Described as a Bonnie and Clyde story (Hollywood Reporter, 7/19/18).
Based on an idea and treatment from best-selling author James Frey (A Million Little Pieces, Katerina).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2019

Completed

Changed Queen & Slim movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Set to begin shooting January 2019.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for some strong sexuality, nudity, pervasive language, and brief drug use
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: From Emmy Award-winning writer Lena Waithe and director Melina Matsoukas.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Queen & Slim Trailers and Clips

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Queen & Slim Release Date: When was the film released?

Queen & Slim was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, November 27 , 2019. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Knives Out, Waves and The Irishman.