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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

  • 3.8 / 5
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Plot

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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.
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Queen & Slim.

Crew Behind the Film

The Queen & Slim behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's writer Lena Waithe last wrote Beauty.

Producer
Brad Weston
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Production Details

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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).

Production Updates for Queen & Slim

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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
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Tagline
From Emmy Award-winning writer Lena Waithe and director Melina Matsoukas.
Also known as
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Language
English

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Release Dates

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Queen & Slim was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Knives Out, The Irishman and Waves.

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