Poetic Justice (1993): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Poetic Justice
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1993
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry, Tyra Ferrell

What Poetic Justice Is About

A hairdresser who has shut herself down after losing her boyfriend ends up on a road trip she did not want, alongside a postal worker she argues with constantly. Coming after the hardness of his previous film, John Singleton attempts something gentler, and the result is uneven: the road sections work while several plot knots are forced. What it does best is show people avoiding the subject of loss rather than discussing it. The charge between Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur comes more from presence than from performance. The poems threaded through are used as the character's interior voice.

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What is Poetic Justice about?

A hairdresser who has shut herself down after losing her boyfriend ends up on a road trip she did not want, alongside a postal worker she argues with constantly. Coming after the hardness of his previous film, John Singleton attempts something gentler, and the result is uneven: the road sections work while several plot knots are forced.

Where can I watch Poetic Justice?

Poetic Justice is available to watch on digital platforms such as Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Poetic Justice?

Poetic Justice runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).

When did Poetic Justice come out?

Poetic Justice was released in 1993.

Who directed Poetic Justice?

Poetic Justice was directed by John Singleton.

Who stars in Poetic Justice?

Poetic Justice stars Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry.

What is Poetic Justice's rating?

Poetic Justice holds 6.2/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 64 out of 100.