Dead Poets Society
"He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary."
Originally released in 1989. Dead Poets Society is a drama film. directed by Peter Weir. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, and Ethan Hawke
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (12,245 votes)
Budget
$16.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$235.9M
14.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Dylan Kussman
as Richard Cameron
Allelon Ruggiero
as Steven Meeks
James Waterston
as Gerard Pitts
Norman Lloyd
as Mr. Nolan
Kurtwood Smith
as Mr. Perry
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,400,000
- Revenue
- $235,860,116
Production Companies
- A Steven Haft Production
- Witt/Thomas Productions
- Silver Screen Partners IV
- Touchstone Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Poets Society 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 ...
Who directed Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society was directed by Peter Weir.
How long is Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was Dead Poets Society released?
Dead Poets Society was released on June 2, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead Poets Society?
The main cast of Dead Poets Society includes Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen.
Is Dead Poets Society worth watching?
Dead Poets Society has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 12,245 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.