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Poetic Justice

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

★ 6.7 / 10 (299 votes)July 23, 1993109 minEN
DramaRomance

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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Movie facts

Release dateJuly 23, 1993
StatusReleased
Runtime109 min
Rating★ 6.7 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$14,000,000
Revenue$27,515,786
ProductionColumbia Pictures
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Crew

Director

John Singleton

Writers

John Singleton

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Cast

Janet JacksonJanet JacksonJustice
Tupac ShakurTupac ShakurLucky
Regina KingRegina KingIesha
Joe TorryJoe TorryChicago
Roger Guenveur SmithRoger Guenveur SmithHeywood
Maya AngelouMaya AngelouAunt June
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Dina D.Dina
Rose WeaverRose WeaverAunt Audrey
Tyra FerrellTyra FerrellJessie
Khandi AlexanderKhandi AlexanderSimone
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Ché J. AveryThug #2
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Lloyd Avery IIThug #1
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