If Beale Street Could Talk
2018, English. Directed by Barry Jenkins.
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After her fiance is falsely imprisoned, a pregnant African-American woman sets out to clear his name and prove his innocence.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 1,261 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch If Beale Street Could Talk
If Beale Street Could Talk is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
- Barry JenkinsDirector
- KiKi LayneTish Rivers
- Stephan JamesAlonzo "Fonny" Hunt
- Regina KingSharon Rivers
- Colman DomingoJoseph Rivers
- Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorMrs. Hunt
- Michael BeachFrank Hunt
- Finn WittrockHayward
- Brian Tyree HenryDaniel Carty
- Emily RiosVictoria Rogers
- Teyonah ParrisErnestine Rivers
- Ebony ObsidianAdrienne Hunt
- Dominique ThorneSheila Hunt
Details
- Released
- 14 December 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Barry Jenkins
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $21M
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What If Beale Street Could Talk is based on
If Beale Street Could Talk is based on If Beale Street Could Talk, a 1974 novel by James Baldwin, published by Michael Joseph.
Novel · 1974
If Beale Street Could Talk
By James Baldwin
Published by Michael Joseph
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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If Beale Street Could Talk: quick answers
Is If Beale Street Could Talk worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 1,261 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is If Beale Street Could Talk?
If Beale Street Could Talk runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does If Beale Street Could Talk have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for If Beale Street Could Talk. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
If Beale Street Could Talk parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
If Beale Street Could Talk is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is If Beale Street Could Talk on?
If Beale Street Could Talk is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like If Beale Street Could Talk?
If you liked If Beale Street Could Talk, try Unfaithful, My Fault: London, Sylvie's Love.
Who directed If Beale Street Could Talk?
If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) was directed by Barry Jenkins and stars KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Regina King.
What is If Beale Street Could Talk based on?
If Beale Street Could Talk is based on If Beale Street Could Talk, a 1974 novel by James Baldwin, published by Michael Joseph.