Queen & Slim
Directed by Melina Matsoukas
A couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over.
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- AjayJanuary 31, 2026There are a lot of films out there that chronicle the struggles of a people, whether defined by race, ethnicity or another unifying yet oppressed factor, but Queen & Slim is one of the absolute best. Two individuals, meeting in quite odd circumstances, get caught up in a series of events that captures a large portion of the daily experience of black people. It tells a riveting story about these two people, mixing a budding romance, social commentary and a true fight for survival that's unlike any horror or sci-fi epic you'll see. It's quick to kick off and keeps its pacing strong - highly recommend.
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Queen & Slim Trivia
Queen & Slim was released on November 27, 2019.
Queen & Slim was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
Queen & Slim has a runtime of 2h 12m.
Queen & Slim was produced by Andrew Coles, James Frey, Michelle Knudsen, Pamela Abdy, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, Brad Weston.
A couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over.
The key characters in Queen & Slim are Slim (Daniel Kaluuya), Queen (Jodie Smith), Uncle Earl (Bokeem Woodbine).
Queen & Slim is rated R.
Queen & Slim is a Drama, Romance, Crime film.
Queen & Slim has an audience rating of 9.2 out of 10.
Queen & Slim had a budget of $20M.
Queen & Slim has made $47.8M at the box office.