Dead Poets Society
PG“He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary.”
1989·129 min·Released
Studio: A Steven Haft Production, Silver Screen Partners IV, Touchstone Pictures, Witt/Thomas Productions
8.3TMDb
Theatrical Jun 2, 1989Physical Mar 28, 1990
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USA · English · Kids
Overview
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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Crew
DirectorPeter Weir
WriterTom Schulman
Cast
Robin Williams
John Keating
Robert Sean Leonard
Neil Perry
Ethan Hawke
Todd Anderson
Josh Charles
Knox Overstreet
Gale Hansen
Charlie Dalton
Dylan Kussman
Richard Cameron
Allelon Ruggiero
Steven Meeks
James Waterston
Gerard Pitts
Norman Lloyd
Mr. Nolan
Kurtwood Smith
Mr. Perry
Carla Belver
Mrs. Perry
Leon Pownall
McAllister
George Martin
Dr. Hager
Joe Aufiery
Chemistry Teacher
Matt Carey
Hopkins
Kevin Cooney
Joe Danburry
Jane Moore
Mrs. Danburry
Lara Flynn Boyle
Ginny Danburry
Colin Irving
Chet Danburry
Alexandra Powers
Chris Noel
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Keywords
individualfriendshipphilosophypoetryliteratureprofessorbased on true storycoming of ageteacherschool playnew englandvermontschoolteacherpreparatory school1950steenager
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Budget
$16M
Revenue
$236M
TMDb Votes
12,553
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