Queen & Slim

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Queen & Slim

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Released Nov 27, 2019

2h 12m

Crime

Drama

Romance

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Slim and Queen's first date takes an unexpected turn when a policeman pulls them over for a minor traffic violation. When the situation escalates, Slim takes the officer's gun and shoots him in self-defense. Now labeled cop killers in the media, Slim and Queen feel that they have no choice but to go on the run and evade the law. When a video of the incident goes viral, the unwitting outlaws soon become a symbol of trauma, terror, grief and pain for people all across the country.

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Critics Consensus

Stylish, provocative, and powerful, Queen & Slim tells a gripping fugitive story steeped in timely, thoughtful subtext.

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

Queen & Slim bowls you over with its powerful, charged story. Not one to be missed.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 6, 2020

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David Stratton

The Australian

An excellent, hard-hitting new film about race relations in America today...

Rated: 4/5

Mar 13, 2020

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

A thoroughly moral tale told with great flair.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 11, 2020

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

Melina Matsoukas’ gritty style of filmmaking is a welcome relief in a cinematic world where it feels like every film needs to look ‘clean.’ Hard-hitting and at times experimental Queen & Slim is not a film that is easy to forget.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 29, 2024

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Brittany Patrice Witherspoon

Pop Culture Reviews

Witnessing two beautiful, dark-skinned people fall in love is always just cause for celebration especially on the big screen. But why can’t stories like this ever be done without trauma? It’s tired and offensive. And audiences deserve better.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 14, 2024

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Lawrence Ware

The Root

Queen & Slim Should Have Been a Great Movie

Rated: C

Oct 13, 2023

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Marvin Giles

Must see for the culture, Black Love, Empowering, Ride or Die ✊🏾

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/22

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Chy

dope bonnie and cylde in a real life situation.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/03/21

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Von

The ending pissed me off but overall a good movie!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/12/20

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jacksonc1

I really like this movie. I thought it was well written with good visuals and a great soundtrack. All the actors did a great job.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/18/20

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Felicia

Great movie! Must see it proves that as human beings we act in the moment and you feel justified, we often run and hide because what others may feel or think.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/20

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Joyce C

Even though the chemistry between the two characters was not there in the beginning, the unfortunate circumstances that brought them together made this a very interesting road trip movie. Enjoyed watching how much their relationship developed and then slowly shift into a deeper meaning. I found myself rooting for these characters to reach their destination, safely!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/05/20

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Melina Matsoukas

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Daniel Kaluuya

Slim

Jodie Turner-Smith

Queen

Bokeem Woodbine

Uncle Earl

Chloë Sevigny

Mrs. Shepherd

Flea

Mr. Shepherd

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Queen & Slim: Official Clip - Out the Window

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Queen & Slim: Official Clip - I'll Never Let Go

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Queen & Slim: Official Clip - Pulled Over

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Queen & Slim: Official Clip - Sensual Dance

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Queen & Slim: Official Clip - You're Safe Here

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Queen & Slim: Official Clip - S.W.A.T. Team Raid

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Queen & Slim: Official Clip - Caught in the Garage

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Queen & Slim: Official Clip - You Don't Look Like a Killer

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Queen & Slim: Official Clip - Driving Down the Coast

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Queen & Slim: Official Clip - What Do You Want?

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Synopsis

Slim and Queen's first date takes an unexpected turn when a policeman pulls them over for a minor traffic violation. When the situation escalates, Slim takes the officer's gun and shoots him in self-defense. Now labeled cop killers in the media, Slim and Queen feel that they have no choice but to go on the run and evade the law. When a video of the incident goes viral, the unwitting outlaws soon become a symbol of trauma, terror, grief and pain for people all across the country.

Director: Melina Matsoukas
Producer: James Frey, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, Michelle Knudsen, Andrew Coles, Brad Weston, Pamela Abdy
Screenwriter: Lena Waithe
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Creative Wealth Media Finance, Hillman Grad, De La Revolución Films, Makeready, Entertainment One, 3Blackdot, BRON Studios
Rating: R (Nudity|Brief Drug Use|Pervasive Language|Some Strong Sexuality|Violence)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 27, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 27, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.8M
Runtime: 2h 12m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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