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: 8.304

Runtime: 128minutes

Budget: 16M

Revenue: 235M

Production Companies: A Steven Haft Production , Witt/Thomas Productions

Reviews:

  • Winter Barry
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Mackenzie Madden
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Kelvin Wiley
    Boring and uninspired. I struggled to stay awake, and the characters were forgettable.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Otis Cain
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

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