Poetic Justice
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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Frequently asked questions about Poetic Justice
Where can I watch Poetic Justice in the United States?
Poetic Justice is available to stream on YouTube TV and Starz Apple TV channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Poetic Justice for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Poetic Justice needs a subscription to YouTube TV and Starz Apple TV channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Poetic Justice?
Poetic Justice scores 6.7 on The Movie Database, 6.2 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 74 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Poetic Justice?
Poetic Justice stars Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry, and Roger Guenveur Smith. John Singleton is the director.
How long is Poetic Justice?
Poetic Justice runs 1h 49m (109 minutes).
When did Poetic Justice come out?
Poetic Justice was released on July 23, 1993.
Which studio made Poetic Justice?
Poetic Justice was produced by Columbia Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for Poetic Justice?
Poetic Justice was made on a budget of $14,000,000.
How much did Poetic Justice make at the box office?
Poetic Justice grossed $27,515,786 worldwide, against a budget of $14,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.