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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