Dead Poets Society
1989, English. Directed by Peter Weir.
He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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8.3/10 from 13,163 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dead Poets Society
Dead Poets Society is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peter WeirDirector
- Robin WilliamsJohn Keating
- Robert Sean LeonardNeil Perry
- Ethan HawkeTodd Anderson
- Josh CharlesKnox Overstreet
- Gale HansenCharlie Dalton
- Dylan KussmanRichard Cameron
- Allelon RuggieroSteven Meeks
- James WaterstonGerard Pitts
- Norman LloydMr. Nolan
- Kurtwood SmithMr. Perry
- Carla BelverMrs. Perry
- Leon PownallMcAllister
Details
- Released
- 2 June 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tom Schulman
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $236M
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Dead Poets Society: quick answers
Is Dead Poets Society worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 13,163 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does Dead Poets Society have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dead Poets Society. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dead Poets Society parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dead Poets Society is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Dead Poets Society on?
Dead Poets Society is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dead Poets Society?
If you liked Dead Poets Society, try The Emperor's Club, The Ron Clark Story, Mr. Holland's Opus.
Who directed Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society (1989) was directed by Peter Weir and stars Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke.