Dead Poets Society (1989)
Dead Poets Society is a 1989 drama movie directed by Peter Weir, with a running time of 2h 9m. It stars Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard and Ethan Hawke.
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.
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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.
When was Dead Poets Society released?
Dead Poets Society was released on 2 June 1989.
How long is Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society runs 2h 9m.
Who made Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society was directed by Peter Weir.
Where can I watch Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society is available on Disney+, Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home and Google Play.
Where to watch Dead Poets Society
Stream: Disney+
Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Google Play
Buy: Fandango at Home, Google Play
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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