Poetic License

movie

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.

Timeline

• 2026-08-04 — Director attached: Maude Apatow is making her directorial debut with the film.
• 2026-08-04 — Distributor attached: Sony Pictures Classics purchased the film after original distributor Row K faced financial setbacks.

Cast & crew

Andrew Barth Feldman · Leslie Mann · Nico Parker · Maisy Stella · Jake Bongiovi · Maude Apatow · Will Price · Method Man · Martha Kelly · Maude Apatow · Jayla Walton · Cooper Hoffman · Raffi Donatich

Studios & networks

Sony Pictures Classics · Apatow Productions · Jewelbox Pictures · Levantine Films