Poetic Justice

1993·1h 49m·Released

6.8
DramaRomance

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

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?

Cast

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Justice

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

Lucky

Regina King

Regina King

Iesha

Joe Torry

Joe Torry

Chicago

Tyra Ferrell

Tyra Ferrell

Jessie

Roger Guenveur Smith

Roger Guenveur Smith

Heywood

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Aunt June

Dina D.

Dina D.

Dina

Rose Weaver

Rose Weaver

Aunt Audrey

Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexander

Simone

Ché J. Avery

Ché J. Avery

Thug #2

Lloyd Avery II

Lloyd Avery II

Thug #1

Rico Bueno

Rico Bueno

Ticket Taker

Maia Campbell

Maia Campbell

Shante

Details

Release Date
1993-07-23
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$28M

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