Poetic Justice(1993)
'Cause nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone.
Poetic Justice Synopsis
Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha, and Iesha's postal worker boyfriend, Chicago. Along for the ride is Chicago's co-worker, Lucky, to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems. But is she ready to open her heart again?
Poetic Justice (1993) is a drama and romance film directed by John Singleton, released on July 23, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King and Joe Torry. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 294 ratings.
- Director:
- John Singleton
- Writers:
- John Singleton
- Producers:
- Steve Nicolaides, John Singleton
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Lyons Collister
- Composer:
- Jimmy Jam
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $14,000,000
- Revenue:
- $27,515,786
- Status:
- Released
Poetic Justice (1993) Trailer
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Poetic Justice Cast & Crew
Main cast
Janet Jackson
as Justice
Tupac Shakur
as Lucky
Regina King
as Iesha
Joe Torry
as Chicago
Roger Guenveur Smith
as Heywood
Maya Angelou
as Aunt June
- Dina D.
Dina D.
as Dina
Rose Weaver
as Aunt Audrey
Tyra Ferrell
as Jessie
Khandi Alexander
as Simone
- Ché J. Avery
Ché J. Avery
as Thug #2
- Lloyd Avery II
Lloyd Avery II
as Thug #1
Key crew
Directed by John Singleton, written by John Singleton, produced by Steve Nicolaides and John Singleton.
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Poetic Justice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 294 ratings.
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Poetic Justice – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Poetic Justice online?
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Poetic Justice (1993) is available to stream on YouTube TV and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Poetic Justice?
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The main cast of Poetic Justice (1993) includes Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry and Roger Guenveur Smith. The film was directed by John Singleton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Poetic Justice released?
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Poetic Justice was released on July 23, 1993 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Poetic Justice worth watching?
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Poetic Justice (1993) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 294 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Poetic Justice?
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Yes. The official Poetic Justice trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.