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Poetic Justice

'Cause nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone.
1993 | 109m | English

(17795 votes)

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Popularity: 5 (history)

Director: John Singleton
Writer: John Singleton
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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?
Release Date: Jul 23, 1993
Director: John Singleton
Writer: John Singleton
Genres: Drama, Romance
Keywords loss of loved one, sadness, road trip, los angeles, california, biting, mourning, candid, reflective, introspective, inspirational, admiring, enraged, african american romance, african american friendship
Production Companies Columbia Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $27,515,786
Budget: $14,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Janet Jackson Justice
Tupac Shakur Lucky
Regina King Iesha
Joe Torry Chicago
Tyra Ferrell Jessie
Roger Guenveur Smith Heywood
Maya Angelou Aunt June
Dina D. Dina
Rose Weaver Aunt Audrey
Khandi Alexander Simone
Ché J. Avery Thug #2
Lloyd Avery II Thug #1
Rico Bueno Ticket Taker
Maia Campbell Shante
Michael Colyar Panhandler
Kina Cosper Female Cousin
John Cothran Uncle Earl
James Deeth Helicopter Pilot
Norma Donaldson Aunt May
Kelly Joe Dugan Truck Driver
Judd Dunning Policeman #1
Suliamen El Hadi Last Poets
Rene Elizondo E.J.
Clifton Collins Jr. Mailroom Supervisor
Ricky Harris Gangsta
Omar Ben Hassan Last Poets
Miki Howard Maxine
Baha Jackson Baha
Kirk Kinder Cop
Jennifer Leigh-Scott Beauty College Instructor
Jenifer Lewis Annie
Tone Loc J Bone
Special K. McCray Cousin Pete
Sarena Mobley Rita
Kahlil Nelson Antonio
Jalal Nuriddin Last Poets
Lori Petty Penelope
Denney Pierce Cashier
Renato Powell Woman with Baby
Q-Tip Markell
Michael Rapaport Dockworker
Robi Reed Woman on Couch
Daoud Spencer Member, Last Poets
Mikki Val Gena
Dion B. Vines Cousin Dion
Keith Washington Dexter
Yvette Wilson Colette
Billy Zane Brad
Kimberly Brooks Kim
Name Job
Terry Lewis Original Music Composer
Susan A. Cabral Makeup Artist
Christopher S. Aud Sound Editor
Eric Rylander Special Effects
Keith Brian Burns Production Design
Stanley Clarke Original Music Composer
Willy Allen Sound Editor
George Baetz Boom Operator
Darryle Johnson Costume Design
Robert Eber Sound Mixer
James 'Jimmy Jam' Harris III Original Music Composer
Bruce Cannon Editor
James Brown Transportation Captain
Alvechia Ewing Makeup Artist
Steven Ticknor Sound Editor
Pauletta O. Lewis Hair Designer
John Lemons Wardrobe Assistant
John Singleton Writer, Director
Peter Lyons Collister Director of Photography
Janet Jackson Original Music Composer
Bob Minor Stunt Coordinator
Name Title
Dwight Williams Associate Producer
Steve Nicolaides Producer
John Singleton Producer
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2025 2 14 23 3
2025 3 6 16 1
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