| Poetic License | |
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| Directed by | Maude Apatow |
| Written by | Raffi Donatich |
| Produced by | Judd Apatow Maude Apatow Josh Church Thalia Daniel Will Greenfield Benjamin Hung Olivia Rosenbloom |
| Starring | Andrew Barth Feldman Cooper Hoffman Leslie Mann Nico Parker Maisy Stella |
| Cinematography | Jeffrey Waldron |
| Edited by | Jay Cassidy |
| Music by | Jeff Morrow |
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Running time | 117 minutes [1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Poetic License is an upcoming American comedy film written by Raffi Donatich and directed by Maude Apatow in her feature directorial debut. [2]
The film will have its world premiere in the Special Presentations section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025. [1] [3]
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 reexamine her life as the boys' friendship unravels in a fierce competition for her affection. [4]
In October 2024, it was announced that Feldman, Hoffman, Mann and Parker were cast in the film. [5] In November that same year, it was announced that Stella was also cast in the film. [6]
Principal photography began on November 6, 2024, in Atlanta. [7]
In November 2024, it was announced that Method Man, Kelly and Price were cast in the film. [8] In December that same year, it was announced that Bongiovi was cast in the film. [9]
In August 2025, it was announced that Jeff Morrow would compose the film's score. [10]