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Crime, Drama, Romance  •  2019  •  132 min  •  Adults (18+)

Queen & Slim (2019)

Queen & Slim poster

Queen & Slim (2019)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Trans: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.5

Overview

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.

Starring Cast

Daniel Kaluuya  •   Jodie Turner-Smith  •   Bokeem Woodbine

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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Progressive

Primary

Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by framing systemic racism and police brutality as the core conflict, portraying the protagonists as victims of an oppressive system, and highlighting the human cost of racial injustice.

Diversity: High
Confidence: High

The movie centers on Black lead characters whose racial identity is integral to the plot, reflecting intentional DEI-driven casting. Its narrative explicitly critiques systemic racism and police brutality, making a strong and central statement on racial injustice.

Secondary

Trans: Neutral
Confidence: Low

Queen & Slim includes Goddess, a trans woman, as a minor character. Her portrayal is neutral; she is depicted with dignity and offers support to Queen, but her trans identity is not a central theme. The film avoids both affirming and problematic narratives regarding her identity, treating it as an incidental aspect of her character.

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film portrays Christianity as a vital source of community, solace, and moral strength within the Black community. The church provides sanctuary and support to the protagonists, and individual adherents demonstrate compassion and faith without critique.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Queen & Slim" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on a heterosexual couple's journey and their experiences with race, love, and justice.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Queen & Slim is an original story with characters created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character genders could have been established and subsequently altered.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Queen & Slim is an original story with characters created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment establishing the characters' race differently.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.1
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7.1

Critic Ratings

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8.2
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7.4

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