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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus, Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Dead Poets Society
Dead Poets Society is a 1989 English-language drama film directed by Peter Weir. The cast is led by Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 12700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Dead Poets Society was produced by A Steven Haft Production, Witt/Thomas Productions, and Silver Screen Partners IV and made in United States of America. It was released on June 2, 1989, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $16 million, it went on to gross $236 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Writers
- Tom Schulman
- Release date
- June 2, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $16 million
- Box office
- $236 million
- Production
- A Steven Haft Production, Witt/Thomas Productions, Silver Screen Partners IV
Dead Poets Society cast & crew
Dead Poets Society was directed by Peter Weir and written by Tom Schulman.
The cast features Robin Williams as John Keating, Robert Sean Leonard as Neil Perry, Ethan Hawke as Todd Anderson, Josh Charles as Knox Overstreet, Gale Hansen as Charlie Dalton, and Dylan Kussman as Richard Cameron.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by John Seale, and it was produced by Steven Haft and Paul Junger Witt.
Is Dead Poets Society worth watching?
Dead Poets Society holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 12,697 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Dead Poets Society is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dead Poets Society
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Cast of Dead Poets Society
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
Dead Poets Society — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dead Poets Society in United States?
Dead Poets Society is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Dead Poets Society in?
Dead Poets Society is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is Dead Poets Society rated?
Dead Poets Society is rated PG. It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 12,697 ratings.
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