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ExcellentBN Score 81.9

1989 · movie · PG · 2h 9m

Dead Poets Society

He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary.

BN Score 81.9TMDB 8.3

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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.

ReleasedJune 2, 1989
Runtime2h 9m
RatedPG
Genredrama
Directed byPeter Weir
ElsewhereIMDb · TMDB
LanguageEnglish

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Cast

Robin WilliamsJohn KeatingRobert Sean LeonardNeil PerryEthan HawkeTodd AndersonJosh CharlesKnox OverstreetGale HansenCharlie DaltonDylan KussmanRichard CameronAllelon RuggieroSteven MeeksJames WaterstonGerard Pitts

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How we got to 81.9

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TMDB8.3/10100% of base score
Popularity44none
Recency100none

Dead Poets Society: common questions

Is Dead Poets Society on Netflix?

No. Dead Poets Society (1989) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Apple TV+.

Where can I watch Dead Poets Society?

Dead Poets Society (1989) is included with a Apple TV+ subscription in the US.

Is Dead Poets Society worth watching?

It scores 81.9/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in A-tier: excellent.

How long is Dead Poets Society?

Dead Poets Society runs 2h 9m (129 minutes).

What is Dead Poets Society rated?

Dead Poets Society is rated PG in the US.

Who is in Dead Poets Society?

Dead Poets Society stars Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles.

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