If Beale Street Could Talk (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2018, If Beale Street Could Talk is a drama and romance film directed by Barry Jenkins, running about 120 minutes. “Trust Love All The Way” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After her fiance is falsely imprisoned, a pregnant African-American woman sets out to clear his name and prove his innocence.

Who’s in it. If Beale Street Could Talk stars KiKi Layne as Tish Rivers, Stephan James as Alonzo "Fonny" Hunt, Regina King as Sharon Rivers and Teyonah Parris as Ernestine Rivers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, If Beale Street Could Talk has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If Beale Street Could Talk page.

If you liked it. Fans of If Beale Street Could Talk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)?
In US, If Beale Street Could Talk is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is If Beale Street Could Talk worth watching?
If Beale Street Could Talk holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in If Beale Street Could Talk?
If Beale Street Could Talk stars KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Regina King, Teyonah Parris and Colman Domingo.
When was If Beale Street Could Talk released?
If Beale Street Could Talk was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.