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Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice

'Cause nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone.

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?

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Poetic Justice
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1993-07-23
  • Runtime: 109 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (264 votes)
  • Budget: $14,000,000
  • Revenue: $27,515,786
  • Production Companies: Columbia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 5.7143
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

as Justice

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

as Lucky

Regina King

Regina King

as Iesha

Joe Torry

Joe Torry

as Chicago

Tyra Ferrell

Tyra Ferrell

as Jessie

Roger Guenveur Smith

Roger Guenveur Smith

as Heywood

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

as Aunt June

Dina D.

Dina D.

as Dina

Rose Weaver

Rose Weaver

as Aunt Audrey

Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexander

as Simone

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Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

loss of loved onesadnessroad triplos angeles, californiabitingmourningcandidreflectiveintrospectiveinspirationaladmiringenragedafrican american romanceafrican american friendshipafrican american lead

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poetic Justice?

Poetic Justice is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1993-07-23.

Who are the main actors in Poetic Justice?

The main cast includes Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry, Tyra Ferrell, .

Where can I watch Poetic Justice online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Poetic Justice is available.

Is Poetic Justice based on a true story?

'Cause nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone.

What is the IMDb rating of Poetic Justice?

Poetic Justice has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 264 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Poetic Justice?

The movie had a production budget of $14,000,000 and earned $27,515,786 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Poetic Justice?

The soundtrack was composed by Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Poetic Justice filmed?

Poetic Justice was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Poetic Justice?

The total runtime of Poetic Justice is 109 minutes.

Is Poetic Justice suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Poetic Justice?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Poetic Justice.

Does Poetic Justice have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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