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Queen & Slim 2019
Crime thrillerRomantic dramaRomantic thriller
A 2019 American romantic road crime drama film, Queen & Slim follows a young couple played by Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith who find themselves on the run after fatally shooting a police officer during a traffic stop that turned violent. The incident occurs in self-defense while tensions rapidly escalated. Directed by Melina Matsoukas in her first feature film effort, the movie was written by Lena Waithe based on a story by James Frey and Waithe. Supporting roles are played by Bokeem Woodbine, Chloë Sevigny, Flea, Sturgill Simpson, and Indya Moore. The film premiered worldwide at the AFI Fest on November 14, 2019 before opening in theaters across the United States on November 27, 2019 through Universal Pictures. Critics responded favorably, particularly highlighting the performances of Kaluuya and Turner-Smith, Matsoukas' direction, and the film's thematic content.
Cast
- Daniel KaluuyaErnest "Slim" Hines
- Jodie Turner-SmithAngela "Queen" Johnson
- Bokeem WoodbineUncle Earl
- Chloë SevignyMrs. Shepherd
- FleaMr. Johnny Shepherd
- Sturgill SimpsonPolice Officer Reed
- Indya MooreGoddess
- Benito MartinezSheriff Edgar
- Jahi Di'Allo WinstonJunior
- Gralen Bryant Banksauto mechanic/"Older Black Man"
- Dickson ObahorLarge Black Man
- Bryant TardyChubby
- Thom Gossom Jr.Slim's Father
- Melanie HalfkennyNaomi
- Bertrand E. Boyd IIFlorida Man
Crew
- Director
- Melina Matsoukas
- Screenplay
- Lena Waithe
- Story
- James Frey, Lena Waithe
- Producer
- Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, Michelle Knudsen, Andrew Coles, Brad Weston, Pamela Abdy
- Cinematography
- Tat Radcliffe
- Editing
- Pete Beaudreau
- Music
- Dev Hynes
Details
- Production
- 3Blackdot, Bron Studios, De La Revolución Films, eOne, Hillman Grad Productions, Makeready
- Distributor
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $17–20 million
- Box office
- $48.3 million
