Poetic License
Synopsis
Liz, a former therapist and soon-to-be empty nester, becomes the unexpected point of tension between two inseparable best friends and college seniors, Sam and Ari. Liz is forced to re-examine her life as the boys' friendship unravels in a fierce competition for her affection.
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Chemistry is Everything for Maude Apatow and the cast of POETIC LICENSE | TIFF
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-01-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maude Apatow
- Screenplay & Story
- Raffi Donatich
- Original Score
- Jeff Morrow
- Original Title
- Poetic License
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Jewelbox Pictures, Apatow Productions, Levantine Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maude Apatow
Raffi Donatich
Jeff Morrow
Jeffrey Waldron
Jay Cassidy
Josh Church, Maude Apatow, Olivia Rosenbloom, Judd Apatow, Thalia Daniel
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Church
Producer
Raffi Donatich
Writer
Maude Apatow
Producer
Olivia Rosenbloom
Producer
Maude Apatow
Director
Jeffrey Waldron
Director of Photography
Jay Cassidy
Editor
Jeff Morrow
Original Music Composer
Judd Apatow
Producer
Thalia Daniel
Producer
Will Greenfield
Producer
Benjamin Hung
Producer
Jason Baldwin Stewart
Production Design
Jocelyn Pierce
Costume Design
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What is Poetic License about?
Liz, a former therapist and soon-to-be empty nester, becomes the unexpected point of tension between two inseparable best friends and college seniors, Sam and Ari. Liz is forced to re-examine her life as the boys' friendship unravels in a fierce competition for her affection.
Who directed Poetic License?
Poetic License was directed by Maude Apatow.
Who stars in Poetic License?
The principal cast of Poetic License includes Leslie Mann, Andrew Barth Feldman, Cooper Hoffman, Nico Parker, Method Man.
When was Poetic License released and how long is it?
Poetic License was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Poetic License?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Poetic License was composed by Jeff Morrow.