If Beale Street Could Talk
2018
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Synopsis
After her fiance is falsely imprisoned, a pregnant African-American woman sets out to clear his name and prove his innocence.
Key facts
Cast
KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Regina King, Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Michael Beach, Finn Wittrock, Brian Tyree Henry
Original language
English
First release
November 17, 2018 (Poland)
Production companies
Annapurna Pictures, Plan B Entertainment
Based on
If Beale Street Could Talk
Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
New York City
Crew
Screenplay
Barry Jenkins
Producer
Adele Romanski, Barry Jenkins, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Sara Murphy
Cinematography
James Laxton
Editing
Joi McMillon, Nat Sanders
Music
Nicholas Britell
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Content indications
Not recommended for young children
Classification date
December 17, 2018
Trailer
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Academy Awards 2019 academy_award
- Independent Spirit Awards 2019 generic - Best Feature; Best Director; Best Supporting: Regina King ★ Winner: Best Feature; Best Director; Best Supporting: Regina King
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2018 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2018 generic
Titles
| Original title | If Beale Street Could Talk | |
| Québec French title | Si Beale Street pouvait parler |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | If Beale Street Could Talk (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Nicholas Britell, John Finklea (2018) | 1 release, 2019: Lakeshore Records |
| CD | If Beale Street Could Talk (Original Motion Picture Score) - Nicholas Britell, John Finklea (2018) | 1 release, 2018: Lakeshore Records |
| CD | If Beale Street Could Talk (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Nicholas Britell, John Finklea (2018) | 4 releases, 2018-2019: Lakeshore Records, Rambling Records |
| CD | If Beale Street Could Talk (For Your Consideration - Best Original Score) (2019) | 1 release, 2019: Lakeshore Records |
Releases & classifications
| Streaming | Poland | November 17, 2018 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 14, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Italy | January 24, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 25, 2019 |
| Theatrical | France | January 30, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 5, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 8, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | February 12, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | February 14, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | February 14, 2019 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 15, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Greece | February 21, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 21, 2019 |
| Streaming | Japan | February 22, 2019 |
| Streaming | United States | March 5, 2019 |
| Streaming | Austria | March 7, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Germany | March 7, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | March 24, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | July 27, 2019 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Spain | May 22, 2019 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | June 17, 2019 |
| Home video | Netherlands | June 19, 2019 |
Full credits
| Director | Barry Jenkins |
| Cast | KiKi Layne (Tish Rivers), Stephan James (Alonzo "Fonny" Hunt), Regina King (Sharon Rivers), Colman Domingo (Joseph Rivers), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Mrs. Hunt), Michael Beach (Frank Hunt), Finn Wittrock (Hayward), Brian Tyree Henry (Daniel Carty), Emily Rios (Victoria Rogers), Teyonah Parris (Ernestine Rivers), Ebony Obsidian (Adrienne Hunt), Dominique Thorne (Sheila Hunt), Ed Skrein (Officer Bell), Pedro Pascal (Pietro Alvarez), Dave Franco (Levy), Ethan Barrett (Young Fonny), Milanni Mines (Young Tish), Diego Luna (Pedrocito), Kaden Byrd (Alonzo Jr), Bobby Conte Thornton (Italian Punk), Marcia Jean Kurtz (Italian Grocer), Carl Parker (Black Cat #1), Shabazz Ray (Black Cat #2), Michael Warner (White Man), Aurora Collado (Abuela), Carlos De La Hoz (Dancing Lady), Darryl Reuben Hall (Harlem Resident (uncredited)), Doris McCarthy (Upscale Shopper (uncredited)), Ronnie Magri (Subway Rider (uncredited)), Vicki Jo Costanzo (Jail Visitor (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Barry Jenkins |
| Producer | Adele Romanski, Barry Jenkins, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Sara Murphy |
| Executive producer | Brad Pitt, Caroline Jaczko, Chelsea Barnard, Jillian Longnecker, Mark Ceryak, Megan Ellison, Sarah Esberg |
| Cinematography | James Laxton |
| Editing | Joi McMillon, Nat Sanders |
| Music | Nicholas Britell |
| Production design | Mark Friedberg |
| Visual effects | Djuna Wahlrab, John Mangia |
| Sound | Odin Benitez, Timothy R. Boyce Jr. |
| Costumes | Caroline Eselin |
Additional data: TMDB.
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