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Releasing on May 15, 2026
- 2026
- 1 h 57 m
- 2026
- 1 h 57 m
Summary Two inseparable best friends, Sam and Ari, start to unravel as they compete for the affection of Liz, the middle-aged mom auditing their college poetry workshop.
Directed By: Maude Apatow
Written By: Raffi Donatich
- 2026
- 1 h 57 m
- 2026
- 1 h 57 m
Poetic License
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Summary Two inseparable best friends, Sam and Ari, start to unravel as they compete for the affection of Liz, the middle-aged mom auditing their college poetry workshop.
Directed By: Maude Apatow
Written By: Raffi Donatich
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
77
71% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
29% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Sep 13, 2025
Apatow shoots her mother with obvious affection, especially in her scenes opposite Dora. Yet, it’s the dudes who steal the show. Feldman and Hoffman have that magnetic chemistry.
Sep 15, 2025
Poetic License is one of the smartest, most heartfelt films of the year. It never tries too hard, is sentimental without being gooey, and is brilliantly anchored by an ensemble that makes the movie truly sparkle. If this is what Apatow is delivering with her first film, we can’t wait to see what she does next.
Sep 13, 2025
Poetic License has a classic sort of feel that makes it a very enjoyable watch. It keeps a good pace, mixes the heart with the hilarious, and spotlights an incredible collection of performers.
Sep 13, 2025
Poetic License is far from mere pastiche. It has a distinct, youthful sensibility and sources its comedy more from recognisably human behaviour than from profane, one-liner riffing.
Sep 13, 2025
It’s super funny, the performances are natural, and the whole endeavor is beyond charming. It’s a movie clearly meant to fit into the studio comedy mold, so it goes down easy.
Sep 19, 2025
Ultimately, what you see is exactly what you get with Poetic License – an average American comedy that unremarkably plays it safe.
By David Cuevas FULL REVIEW
Sep 13, 2025
Mann, Hoffman and Feldman are clearly having a good time, and their comedic chemistry carries the film. But for the most part, Poetic License feels just as aimless as Liz, wandering from scene to scene without much of a vision.
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