Queen & Slim
“Two souls on the run, bound by love and fueled by freedom.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-12
Top Cast
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Daniel Kaluuya
Slim
Jodie Turner-Smith
Queen
Bokeem Woodbine
Uncle Earl
Sturgill Simpson
Police Officer Reed
Flea
Mr. Shepherd
Chloë Sevigny
Mrs. Shepherd
Lillah Indya Moore
Goddess
Benito Martinez
Sheriff Edgar
Jahi Di'Allo Winston
Junior
Gralen Bryant Banks
Older Black Man
D.A. Obahor
Large Black Man
Bryant Tardy
Chubby
Thom Gossom Jr.
Slim's Father
Melanie Halfkenny
Naomi
Brian Thornton
Swat Leader
Joseph Poliquin
Cashier
Karen Kaia Livers
Bartender
Bertrand E. Boyd II
Black Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 83 DaysAFI Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 27, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 18, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 3, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$47.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.39x
+$27.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melina Matsoukas
- Screenplay & Story
- Lena Waithe
- Original Score
- Devonté Hynes
- Original Title
- Queen & Slim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $47.8M
- Production Studios
- Hillman Grad Productions, De La Revolución, 3BlackDot, Makeready, Bron Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melina Matsoukas
Lena Waithe, James Frey
Devonté Hynes
Tat Radcliffe
Pete Beaudreau
Andrew Coles, James Frey, Michelle Knudsen, Pamela Abdy, Lena Waithe
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Bovell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andy Dylan
Stunt Coordinator
Melina Matsoukas
Director
Lena Waithe
Screenplay
Andrew Coles
Producer
James Frey
Producer
Michelle Knudsen
Producer
Pamela Abdy
Producer
Lena Waithe
Producer
Melina Matsoukas
Producer
Shiona Turini
Costume Design
Karen Murphy
Production Design
Pete Beaudreau
Editor
Tat Radcliffe
Director of Photography
Devonté Hynes
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Queen & Slim.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen & Slim
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Queen & Slim about?
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.
Who directed Queen & Slim?
Queen & Slim was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
Who stars in Queen & Slim?
The principal cast of Queen & Slim includes Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Sturgill Simpson, Flea.
When was Queen & Slim released and how long is it?
Queen & Slim was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Queen & Slim?
Queen & Slim had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $47.8M at the worldwide box office (2.39 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Queen & Slim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Queen & Slim was composed by Devonté Hynes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Queen & Slim?
Queen & Slim holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).