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Dead Poets Society is a 1989 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Peter Weir and written by Tom Schulman. The film, starring Robin Williams, is set in 1959 at the fictional elite boarding school, Welton Academy, and tells the story of an English teacher who inspires his students through his teaching of poetry.
Jun 9, 1989 · A 1989 movie about a maverick teacher who inspires his students to rebel against conformity and embrace poetry at a prestigious boarding school. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks, and more.
- (550K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Peter Weir
- 1989-06-09
A summary of the film's plot, which follows a maverick teacher who inspires his students to break free from tradition and seize the day at a prestigious boarding school. The students face challenges from their parents, the school, and the society as they explore poetry, self-expression, and rebellion.
Ebert criticizes the film for its shallow and manipulative use of poetry, its clichéd plot and characters, and its lack of respect for Thoreau's philosophy. He argues that the film is not a courageous stand for personal freedom, but a shameless attempt to pander to adolescents.
A classic prep school drama starring Robin Williams as a rebellious English teacher who inspires his students to embrace poetry and life. See critics' reviews, ratings, trailer and where to watch the film online.
- (63)
- Peter Weir
- PG
- Robin Williams
Dead Poets Society. With a lesson plan full of unorthodox methods, maverick teacher John Keating emboldens his all-boys preparatory school students, inspiring them to break out of their shells, pursue their dreams and seize the day. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching ...
May 15, 2020 · Check out the official Dead Poets Society (1989) Trailer starring Robin Williams! Let us know what you think in the comments below. Watch on FandangoNOW: https://www.fandangonow.com/details/m...
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