Dead Poets Society
“He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary.”
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.
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Dead Poets Society (1989) Trailer Full HD
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Top Cast
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Robin Williams
John Keating
Robert Sean Leonard
Neil Perry
Ethan Hawke
Todd Anderson
Josh Charles
Knox Overstreet
Gale Hansen
Charlie Dalton
Dylan Kussman
Richard Cameron
Allelon Ruggiero
Steven Meeks
James Waterston
Gerard Pitts
Norman Lloyd
Mr. Nolan
Kurtwood Smith
Mr. Perry
Carla Belver
Mrs. Perry
Leon Pownall
McAllister
George Martin
Dr. Hager
Joe Aufiery
Chemistry Teacher
Matt Carey
Hopkins
Kevin Cooney
Joe Danburry
Jane Moore
Mrs. Danburry
Lara Flynn Boyle
Ginny Danburry
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 2, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 28, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$235.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
14.38x
+$219.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Schulman
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Dead Poets Society
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $16.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $235.9M
- Production Studios
- A Steven Haft Production, Witt/Thomas Productions, Silver Screen Partners IV, Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Weir
Tom Schulman
Maurice Jarre
John Seale
William M. Anderson
Steven Haft, Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Weir
Director
John Seale
Director of Photography
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
William M. Anderson
Editor
Steven Haft
Producer
Paul Junger Witt
Producer
Tony Thomas
Producer
Wendy Stites
Production Design
Tom Schulman
Writer
Nancy Konrardy
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 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.
Who directed Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society was directed by Peter Weir.
Who stars in Dead Poets Society?
The principal cast of Dead Poets Society includes Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen.
When was Dead Poets Society released and how long is it?
Dead Poets Society was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society had a reported production budget of $16.4M and grossed $235.9M at the worldwide box office (14.38 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Dead Poets Society?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Poets Society was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).