Dead Poets Society
PG
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Maverick teacher John Keating returns in 1959 to the prestigious New England boys' boarding school where he was once a star student, using poetry to embolden his pupils to new heights of self-expression.
Comedy • Coming-of-age • Funny
The prestigious boarding school Welton Academy is known for its traditions dating back centuries and their high standards for students. On the first day of junior year, Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke), is taken aback by his new English teacher, Professor Keating (Robin Williams), and his unusual teaching methods. Keating’s radical approach to poetry and his encouragement of students to ‘seize the day’ sends the boys in his class on a journey of self-discovery in this coming-of-age classic.
Details
Duration
2hrs 8mins
Director
Peter Weir
Distributor
Park Circus
Featuring
Robin Williams • Robert Sean Leonard • Ethan Hawke
Year
1989
Country of origin
USA
Language
English
Strobe lighting
Guidance unavailable
Content guidance
No content warnings identified
No screenings scheduled
