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1989 · Movie · 2h 9m · PG

Dead Poets Society

CriticsCritics: 82
AudienceAudience: 8.3

At a prestigious New England boarding school, an unconventional English teacher encourages his students to think independently, embrace poetry, and pursue their own paths. His lessons challenge the institution’s strict traditions and the expectations placed on the boys by their families.

My take

You’ll enjoy this thoughtful, emotional coming-of-age drama if you like stories about mentorship, individuality, and resisting conformity; Not for you if you want fast pacing, action, or a lighter school story.

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Cast

Robert Sean LeonardRobin WilliamsEthan HawkeJosh CharlesGale HansenDylan KussmanAllelon RuggieroJames Waterston

Director

Peter Weir

If tonight is a Dead Poets Society night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.