Movie

Poetic Justice

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

★ 6.7(287)19931h 49m

Poetic Justice is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Blockbuster and SF Anytime in Finland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Poetic Justice

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Good to know

Director: John Singleton
Release date: 1993-07-23
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $27,515,786
Budget: $14,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Part of: The Hood Collection

Poetic Justice — trailer

About Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice is a 1993 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by John Singleton, starring Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur and Regina King. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 287 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Poetic Justice in Finland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

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

Themes & keywords

loss of loved onesadnessroad triplos angeles, californiabitingmourningcandidreflectiveintrospectiveinspirationaladmiringenragedafrican american romanceafrican american friendship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Poetic Justice in Finland?+

In Finland, Poetic Justice is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Blockbuster and SF Anytime. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Poetic Justice on Netflix?+

Poetic Justice is not on Netflix in Finland right now.

How long is Poetic Justice?+

Poetic Justice has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Poetic Justice?+

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

When did Poetic Justice come out?+

Poetic Justice is a 1993 movie directed by John Singleton.

What genre is Poetic Justice?+

Poetic Justice is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Poetic Justice?+

Poetic Justice was directed by John Singleton.