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Poetic License

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  • 1hr 57m

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Release Date:

Oct 16, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 57m

Synopsis

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.

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75
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.

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Metacritic review by Gregory Ellwood
Gregory Ellwood
The Playlist
80
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.

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Metacritic review by Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
The Guardian
60
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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Metacritic review by Jourdain Searles
Jourdain Searles
The Hollywood Reporter
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Poetic License come out in theaters?
October 16, 2026 is the release date.
How long is Poetic License (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 57min long.
What's Poetic License (2026) about?
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.