Dead Poets Society

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
Cast: Robin Williams , Robert Sean Leonard , Ethan Hawke , Josh Charles , Gale Hansen , Dylan Kussman , Allelon Ruggiero , James Waterston , Norman Lloyd , Kurtwood Smith

Genres: Drama

Release date: 1989-06-02

Rating: 8.301

Runtime: 129minutes

Budget: 16M

Revenue: 235M

Production Companies: A Steven Haft Production , Witt/Thomas Productions , Silver Screen Partners IV , Touchstone Pictures

Reviews:

  • Briggs Perez
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Athena Bradley
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Mackenzie Madden
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Eloise Archer
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Madilynn Hobbs
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5