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: 8.3

Runtime: 129minutes

Budget: 16M

Revenue: 235M

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

Reviews:

  • Elora Bell
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4

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

  • Silas Butler
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Nico Hamilton
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

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