Queen & Slim
Seen it?2019 | 132 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and romantics. If you loved Mona Lisa or True Romance, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$48 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 171K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Melina Matsoukas
- Daniel KaluuyaSlim
- Jodie Turner-SmithQueen
- Bokeem WoodbineUncle Earl
- Sturgill SimpsonPolice Officer Reed
- FleaMr. Shepherd
- Chloë SevignyMrs. Shepherd
- Lillah Indya MooreGoddess
- Benito MartinezSheriff Edgar
- Jahi Di'Allo WinstonJunior
- Gralen Bryant BanksOlder Black Man