Dead Poets Society (1989)
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.
Director: Peter Weir
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: June 2, 1989
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Robin Williams - John Keating
- Robert Sean Leonard - Neil Perry
- Ethan Hawke - Todd Anderson
- Josh Charles - Knox Overstreet
- Gale Hansen - Charlie Dalton
- Dylan Kussman - Richard Cameron
- Allelon Ruggiero - Steven Meeks
- James Waterston - Gerard Pitts
- Norman Lloyd - Mr. Nolan
- Kurtwood Smith - Mr. Perry
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
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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.