Black Is King(2020)
Black Is King Synopsis
This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.
Black Is King (2020) is a music film directed by Emmanuel Adjei, released on July 30, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Beyoncé, Adut Akech, Naomi Campbell and Blue Ivy Carter. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 141 ratings.
- Director:
- Emmanuel Adjei
- Writers:
- Warsan Shire, Andrew Morrow, Yrsa Daley-Ward
- Producers:
- Derek Dixie, Jason Baum, Janet Rollé
- Cinematographer:
- Erik Henriksson
- Composer:
- Sean Rhoden
- Production:
- Parkwood Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Black Is King (2020) Trailer
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Black Is King Videos & Clips
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Official Trailer
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Black Is King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Beyoncé
Adut Akech
Naomi Campbell
Blue Ivy Carter
Connie Chiume
Lupita Nyong'o
Kelly Rowland
- Moonchild Sanelly
Moonchild Sanelly
- Nandi Madida
Nandi Madida
Nyaniso Dzedze
Warren Masemola
Yemi Alade
Key crew
Directed by Emmanuel Adjei, written by Warsan Shire, Andrew Morrow and Yrsa Daley-Ward, produced by Derek Dixie, Jason Baum and Janet Rollé.
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Black Is King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 141 ratings.
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Black Is King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Is King online?
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Black Is King (2020) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black Is King?
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The main cast of Black Is King (2020) includes Beyoncé, Adut Akech, Naomi Campbell, Blue Ivy Carter and Connie Chiume. The film was directed by Emmanuel Adjei. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Is King released?
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Black Is King was released on July 30, 2020 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Black Is King worth watching?
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Black Is King (2020) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 141 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Black Is King?
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