

Dead Poets Society
1989-06-02 · 129 min · ★ 8.3
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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Production details
- Directors
- Peter Weir
- Production companies
- A Steven Haft Production, Witt/Thomas Productions, Silver Screen Partners IV, Touchstone Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 16,400,000
- Revenue
- USD 235,860,116
Top Cast
Robin WilliamsJohn Keating
Robert Sean LeonardNeil Perry
Ethan HawkeTodd Anderson
Josh CharlesKnox Overstreet
Gale HansenCharlie Dalton
Dylan KussmanRichard Cameron
Allelon RuggieroSteven Meeks
James WaterstonGerard Pitts
Norman LloydMr. Nolan
Kurtwood SmithMr. Perry
Carla BelverMrs. Perry
Leon PownallMcAllister
George MartinDr. Hager
Kevin CooneyJoe Danburry
Lara Flynn BoyleGinny Danburry
Alexandra PowersChris NoelTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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