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Poetic Justice

Seen it?

1993 | 109 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (34% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved Monster's Ball or Leaving Las Vegas, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

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?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    34% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $28 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 199K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Singleton

  • Janet JacksonJustice
  • Tupac ShakurLucky
  • Regina KingIesha
  • Joe TorryChicago
  • Roger Guenveur SmithHeywood
  • Maya AngelouAunt June
  • Dina D.Dina
  • Rose WeaverAunt Audrey
  • Tyra FerrellJessie
  • Khandi AlexanderSimone