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Jun 9, 1989 · With Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles. Maverick teacher John Keating returns in 1959 to the prestigious New England boys' boarding school where he was once a star student, using poetry to embolden his pupils to new heights of self-expression.
- (524K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Peter Weir
- 1989-06-09
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.
- $16.4 million
- Maurice Jarre
- June 2, 1989
- Robin Williams
A classic prep school drama starring Robin Williams as a rebellious English teacher. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie online.
- (13.6K)
- Peter Weir
- PG
- Robin Williams
A summary of the plot of the classic film Dead Poets Society, starring Robin Williams as a maverick teacher who inspires his students to break free from conformity and seize the day. The web page also provides alternative summaries, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ.
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.
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. 14,344 IMDb 8.1 2 h 8 min 1989. X-Ray PG. Drama · Comedy · Emotional · Powerful. Available to rent or buy. Rent.
Watch Dead Poets Society | Disney+. A charismatic professor breathes new life into a strict prep school.
