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Dead Poets Society
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Peter Weir. With Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke.
8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAt 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 ev…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Dead Poets Society.
MoviHero lists June 2, 1989 as the release date for Dead Poets Society. Peter Weir is the listed director. The listed cast includes Robin Williams as John Keating, Robert Sean Leonard as Neil Perry, Ethan Hawke as Todd Anderson, Josh Charles as Knox Overstreet. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 2, 1989
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 9m
DirectorPeter Weir
CastRobin Williams as John Keating, Robert Sean Leonard as Neil Perry, Ethan Hawke as Todd Anderson, Josh Charles as Knox Overstreet
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Dead Poets Society right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Dead Poets Society runs 2h 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.3/10 from 13,133 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Carpe Diem & The Punk Rock Movie. Dead Poets Society is directed by Peter Weir (Picnic At Hanging Rock/Gallipoli) and stars Robin Williams, Robert Sean…”
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“The (very absurd) point of view of the rich people about freedom.”
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“Robin Williams ("Keating") arrives at an all boys school where he is to teach them English.”
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“"Dead Poets Society" never endeavours to sweeten the bitter pill of disappointment or tragedy by playing to whatever cliched expectations you might have.”
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“Changed my rating from 4 to 5. Love this so much. Relate to it so much. Love the conformity vs free thinking that’s in your…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherNeil PerryNeil Perry appears in Dead Poets Society (1989).Open character guide otherKnox OverstreetKnox Overstreet appears in Dead Poets Society (1989).Open character guide otherJohn KeatingJohn Keating appears in Dead Poets Society (1989).Open character guide otherCharlie DaltonCharlie Dalton appears in Dead Poets Society (1989).Open character guide otherTodd AndersonTodd Anderson appears in Dead Poets Society (1989).Open character guide
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