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Dead Poets Society (1989)

โ€œHe was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary.โ€

8.3/10 ยท 13,001 votes 2h 9m pg Drama

#2 of 70 films from 1989 #40 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Peter Weir ยท Written by Tom Schulman

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Overview

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.

Cast

Robin Williamsas John Keating
Ethan Hawkeas Todd Anderson
Robert Sean Leonardas Neil Perry
Gale Hansenas Charlie Dalton
Josh Charlesas Knox Overstreet
Dylan Kussmanas Richard Cameron
Allelon Ruggieroas Steven Meeks
James Waterstonas Gerard Pitts
Norman Lloydas Mr. Nolan
Kurtwood Smithas Mr. Perry
Carla Belveras Mrs. Perry
Leon Pownallas McAllister
George Martinas Dr. Hager
Joe Aufieryas Chemistry Teacher

Facts

Release dateJune 2, 1989
Runtime129 min (2h 9m) โ€” longer as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$16,400,000
Box office$235,860,116 (14.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0097165

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Questions

How long is Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Is Dead Poets Society worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.3/10 across 13,001 votes, which places it #2 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 99%) and #40 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society was directed by Peter Weir. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Truman Show (1998), Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003).
Who stars in Dead Poets Society?
Robin Williams as John Keating; Ethan Hawke as Todd Anderson; Robert Sean Leonard as Neil Perry; Gale Hansen as Charlie Dalton; Josh Charles as Knox Overstreet; Dylan Kussman as Richard Cameron.
What is Dead Poets Society rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dead Poets Society?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6754.

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