Dead Poets Society (1989)

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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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: John Seale
Editing: William M. Anderson
Production: A Steven Haft Production, Witt/Thomas Productions, Silver Screen Partners IV, Touchstone Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Latin
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $236M
Original Language: en

Themes

Teacher-Student Relationship, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

individual, friendship, philosophy, poetry, literature, professor, based on true story, coming of age, teacher, school play, new england, vermont, schoolteacher, preparatory school, 1950s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society stars Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen, Dylan Kussman.
How long is Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
What genre is Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society is a Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society had a budget of $16M.
How much did Dead Poets Society gross?
Dead Poets Society grossed $236M worldwide.
Where was Dead Poets Society produced?
Dead Poets Society was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Dead Poets Society?
The themes of Dead Poets Society include: Teacher-Student Relationship, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.