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Movie Info

Release Date: June 02, 1989
Runtime: 129 minutes
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $16,400,000
Revenue: $235,860,116
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America
Spoken Languages:
English Latin
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
85%
Tomatometer
79
79/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.3/10
TMDB
12,404 votes
8.1/10
IMDb
650,188 votes
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Dead Poets Society

1989

"Seize the day, ignite your passion for life."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El Club de los Poetas Muertos? 🇫🇷 FR: Le Cercle des Poètes Disparus? 🇩🇪 DE: Der Club der toten Dichter? 🇵🇹 PT: Clube dos Poetas Mortos? 🇮🇹 IT: L'attimo Fuggente?
Drama 129 min 8.1/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
3 Nominations
3 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
BAFTA
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1990 Oscars Best Director Peter Weir
1990 BAFTA Best Leading Actor Robin Williams
1990 Oscars Best Actor Robin Williams

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $16,400,000
Revenue: $235,860,116
Profit $219,460,116
ROI +1338.2% (14.4x)

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Dead Poets Society is directed by Peter Weir .

Cast of Dead Poets Society

Robin Williams as John Keating in Dead Poets Society
Robin Williams
John Keating
Ethan Hawke as Todd Anderson in Dead Poets Society
Ethan Hawke
Todd Anderson
Josh Charles as Knox Overstreet in Dead Poets Society
Josh Charles
Knox Overstreet
Kurtwood Smith as Mr. Perry in Dead Poets Society
Kurtwood Smith
Mr. Perry

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Directors

Peter Weir - Director in Dead Poets Society
Peter Weir
Director

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Keywords

#based on true story 279 #friendship 160 #coming of age 118 #1950s 67 #playful 66 #angry 52 #teacher 47 #defiant 44 #teenager 39 #somber 30 #professor 27 #individual 16 #philosophy 14 #new england 13 #arrogant 12

Trivia & Fun Facts about Dead Poets Society

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  • Robin Williams encouraged his cast members to improvise during scenes to capture more authentic reactions; this approach contributed to the film's emotional depth.

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  • The character of Neil Perry was initially written as a more subdued role, but Robert Sean Leonard's audition brought a vibrant energy that led to a rewrite, allowing for a more dynamic portrayal.

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  • The filming took place at St. Andrew's School in Delaware, which provided a fitting backdrop with its historic architecture and expansive grounds, enhancing the film's elite academic setting.

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  • During the scene where the students recite poetry, the camera captures a genuine moment when Ethan Hawke's character hesitates, showcasing his character's internal struggle.

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  • The use of classical music throughout the film, particularly the pieces by Bach, serves to underscore the emotional weight of the characters' journeys and their struggles against conformity.

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