Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice

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

6.8 /10 271 votes
July 23, 1993 1h 49m Released

Storyline

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?

Key Information

Director John Singleton
Writers John Singleton
Studio Columbia Pictures
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN
Budget $14,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Justice

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

Lucky

Regina King

Regina King

Iesha

Joe Torry

Joe Torry

Chicago

Tyra Ferrell

Tyra Ferrell

Jessie

Roger Guenveur Smith

Roger Guenveur Smith

Heywood

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Aunt June

Dina D.

Dina

Rose Weaver

Rose Weaver

Aunt Audrey

Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexander

Simone

Ché J. Avery

Thug #2

Lloyd Avery II

Thug #1

Frequently Asked Questions

Poetic Justice was released on July 23, 1993.

The runtime of Poetic Justice is 1h 49m.

Poetic Justice is a Drama, Romance movie.

Poetic Justice has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Poetic Justice is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Poetic Justice was directed by John Singleton.

The main cast of Poetic Justice includes Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King.

Poetic Justice is originally in English.