Dead Poets Society

Name: Dead Poets Society
Director: Peter Weir
Genre: Drama
Released: 1989-01-01
Duration: 129 min
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles

1989Dir. Peter Weir2h 9m

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Runtime2h 9m

Released1989

Budget$16.4M

Box office$235.9M

DirectorPeter Weir

About This Movie

Dead Poets Society's got this unique vibe. Set in a strict New England prep school, it really embodies that tension between tradition and youthful idealism. Robin Williams is fantastic as the unconventional English teacher, his energy and passion feel infectious. The cinematography captures the beauty of the campus, and the pacing lets the emotional beats land without rushing. Themes of individuality versus conformity resonate deeply, and you can’t help but feel for those students as they navigate their own paths. There's a certain bittersweet quality that sticks with you after the credits roll, making it more than just a coming-of-age story.

Directed by Peter Weir, known for his humanistic storytelling.Shot on location at St. Andrew's School in Delaware.Features a memorable score by composer Maurice Jarre.Originally released by Touchstone Pictures in 1989.