Dead Poets Society(1989)
“He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary.”
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.
Director
Peter Weir
Studio
A Steven Haft Production
Budget
$16M
Revenue
$236M
Cast
Robin Williams
as John Keating
Robert Sean Leonard
as Neil Perry
Ethan Hawke
as Todd Anderson
Josh Charles
as Knox Overstreet
Gale Hansen
as Charlie Dalton
Dylan Kussman
as Richard Cameron
Allelon Ruggiero
as Steven Meeks
James Waterston
as Gerard Pitts
Norman Lloyd
as Mr. Nolan
Kurtwood Smith
as Mr. Perry
Carla Belver
as Mrs. Perry
Leon Pownall
as McAllister
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
English
Rating
8.3 / 10
Budget
$16M
Box Office
$236M
Production Companies
A Steven Haft Production • Witt/Thomas Productions • Silver Screen Partners IV
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Where can I watch Dead Poets Society?▼
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What is Dead Poets Society 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 directed Dead Poets Society?▼
Dead Poets Society was directed by Peter Weir and released in 1989. It is a drama film.
How long is Dead Poets Society?▼
Dead Poets Society has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in Dead Poets Society?▼
The cast of Dead Poets Society includes Robin Williams as John Keating, Robert Sean Leonard as Neil Perry, Ethan Hawke as Todd Anderson, Josh Charles as Knox Overstreet, Gale Hansen as Charlie Dalton and more.
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