Dead Poets Society (1989) — Release, Cast & Review Status
Directed by Peter Weir · 1989 ·
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Also known as La Sociedad de los Poetas Muertos El club de los poetas muertos Le Cercle des poètes disparus Der Club der toten Dichter Sociedade dos Poetas Mortos いまを生きる 죽은 시인의 사회 死亡诗社
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Where to watch Dead Poets Society by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV |
| Indonesia | Disney+ |
| Malaysia | Disney+ |
| South Korea | Disney+ |
| Thailand | Disney+ |
| Turkey | Disney+ |
| United Kingdom | Disney+ |
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Read critics coverage of Dead Poets Society
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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 of the stern headmaster.
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Dead Poets Society (1989) Reviews: What Critics Said
Critics admired Dead Poets Society for Robin Williams's restrained performance, its young cast and Peter Weir's atmospheric direction, while noting predictable conflicts; a later critique questions its idea of teaching.
Most critics here say yes: Dead Poets Society is a handsome, well-acted drama, though even admirers found its conflicts predictable and one later critic calls its message shallow. This is a roundup of published reviews; Celluloid has not rated it.
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Dead Poets Society: frequently asked questions
Does Dead Poets Society have a Celluloid Score yet?
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Where can I watch Dead Poets Society?
In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+ in Malaysia; Disney+ in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
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 in the United States, PG in the UK, PG in Australia, 12 in South Korea and PG12 in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society is directed by Peter Weir and stars Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen.
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