Poetic Justice
"'Cause nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone."
Originally released in 1993. Poetic Justice is a drama/romance film. directed by John Singleton.
Starring Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, and Regina King
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (268 votes)
Budget
$14M
Production budget
Box Office
$27.5M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $27,515,786
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poetic Justice about?
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...
Who directed Poetic Justice?
Poetic Justice was directed by John Singleton.
How long is Poetic Justice?
Poetic Justice has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Poetic Justice released?
Poetic Justice was released on July 23, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Poetic Justice?
The main cast of Poetic Justice includes Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry, Tyra Ferrell.
Is Poetic Justice worth watching?
Poetic Justice has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 268 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.