Queen & Slim (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2019, Queen & Slim is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Melina Matsoukas, running about 131 minutes. “Two souls on the run, bound by love and fueled by freedom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Queen & Slim stars Daniel Kaluuya as Slim, Jodie Turner-Smith as Queen, Bokeem Woodbine as Uncle Earl and Chloë Sevigny as Mrs. Shepherd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Queen & Slim has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $47.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Queen & Slim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Queen & Slim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Queen & Slim (2019)?
- In US, Queen & Slim is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Queen & Slim worth watching?
- Queen & Slim holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Queen & Slim?
- Queen & Slim stars Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Chloë Sevigny and Flea.
- When was Queen & Slim released?
- Queen & Slim was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.