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Dead Poets Society

PG19892h 9mPeter Weir
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 79
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"He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary."

At an elite, old-fashioned boarding school in New England, a passionate English teacher inspires his students to rebel against convention and seize the potential of every day, courting the disdain of the stern headmaster.

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IndividualFriendshipPhilosophyPoetryLiteratureProfessorComing Of AgeTeacherSchool PlayNew England

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dead Poets Society (1989) about?

At an elite, old-fashioned boarding school in New England, a passionate English teacher inspires his students to rebel against convention and seize the potential of every day, courting the disdain of the stern headmaster.

Who stars in Dead Poets Society?

Dead Poets Society stars Robin Williams (John Keating), Robert Sean Leonard (Neil Perry), Ethan Hawke (Todd Anderson), Josh Charles (Knox Overstreet), Gale Hansen (Charlie Dalton). The film was directed by Peter Weir.

How long is Dead Poets Society?

Dead Poets Society has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated PG.

Is Dead Poets Society worth watching?

Dead Poets Society holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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