Poetic License

Poetic License is a comedy centered on Liz, a former therapist whose children are preparing to leave home. Her life is disrupted when she becomes the object of affection for Sam and Ari, two close friends finishing their final year of college. As the two young men compete for her attention, their long-standing bond begins to fall apart, prompting Liz to reflect on her own existence.

The film was directed by Maude Apatow, who also served as a producer alongside Josh Church and Olivia Rosenbloom. The screenplay was written by Raffi Donatich. The cast features Leslie Mann in the role of Liz Cassidy, with Andrew Barth Feldman and Cooper Hoffman playing the competing friends. Other roles are performed by Nico Parker, Method Man, and Martha Kelly.

Produced in the United States by Apatow Productions, Levantine Films, and Jewelbox Pictures, the movie has a runtime of 117 minutes. Since its release on September 6, 2025, it has received a rating of 6/10 on TMDB based on one vote.