Poetic Justice

1993 • 109 minutes

About this movie

Superstar Janet Jackson makes her stunning film debut in director John Singleton's (Boyz N the Hood) street-smart love story, POETIC JUSTICE. A mismatched pair pushed together on a road trip from South Central L.A. to Oakland, Justice (Jackson) and Lucky (Tupac Shakur) have only one thing in common: they can't stand each other. But as their friends Lesha and Chicago (Regina King and Joe Torry) fight and make up in the back of the van, Justice and Lucky find themselves reluctantly drawn together. After a surprising detour toward romance, the two travelers are confronted once again by the shocking violence they thought they'd left behind. Featuring the music of Naughty by Nature and Tony! Toni! Tone! and the poetry of Maya Angelou, POETIC JUSTICE is every bit as intense, original and unforgettable as Boyz N the Hood. © 1993 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings and reviews

Janet and 2pac worked seamlessly together...great cast and story line! One of my favorites, could watch this over and over again...

Poetic Justice is a classic real life truth about yourself finding direction, faith, and love

One of my favorite movies also starring my favorite rapper, Tupac Shakur.