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Poetic Justice (1993)

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

  • Jul 23, 1993
  • 1h 49m
  • R

6.7/10

TMDB user score
299 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Poetic Justice is a 1993 drama and romance film directed by John Singleton. Its leading cast includes Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur and Regina King. It runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. It belongs to the John Singleton's Hood Trilogy.

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?

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 49 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.7/10 from 299 TMDB votes

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Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Janet Jackson Justice
  • Tupac Shakur Lucky
  • Regina King Iesha
  • Joe Torry Chicago
  • Roger Guenveur Smith Heywood
  • Maya Angelou Aunt June
  • Dina D. Dina
  • Rose Weaver Aunt Audrey
  • Tyra Ferrell Jessie
  • Khandi Alexander Simone
  • Ché J. Avery Thug #2
  • Lloyd Avery II Thug #1
  • Kimberly Brooks Kim
  • Rico Bueno Ticket Taker
  • Maia Campbell Shante
  • Jeff Cantrel Policeman #4
  • Michael Colyar Panhandler
  • Kina Cosper Female Cousin

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