

Poetic License
2025-09-06 · 117 min · ★ 6.0
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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- Directors
- Maude Apatow
- Production companies
- Jewelbox Pictures, Apatow Productions, Levantine Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Leslie MannLiz Cassidy
Andrew Barth FeldmanSam Soloman
Cooper HoffmanAri Zimmer
Nico ParkerDora Cassidy
Method ManJames Cassidy
Martha KellyProfessor Greta Ellis
Will PriceMax
Maisy StellaGrace Wilson
Jayla WaltonKyra
Angelina DavidStudent (Uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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