

Queen & Slim
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.
Critics Sentiment
Police officer shoots Queen during traffic stop confrontation with Slim
Car breaks down forcing them to pay black mechanic
The film peaks with the powerful traffic stop sequence then gradually declines through pacing issues in the middle act before recovering for the emotional finale.
Queen & Slim opens with exceptional strength in its setup and inciting incident, earning widespread critical praise for its powerful traffic stop sequence. The film struggles with pacing and length issues through its middle sections, with reviewers noting repetitive structure and questionable character decisions. Despite these flaws, the strong performances, social relevance, and emotional ending create an overall positive reception that matches its 7.1 rating.
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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

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

Lucky Johnson
Black Cop at Protest

Reynolds Washam
Cop
Crew
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