Dead Poets Society (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1989, Dead Poets Society is a drama film directed by Peter Weir, running about 128 minutes. “He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Dead Poets Society stars Robin Williams as John Keating, Ethan Hawke as Todd Anderson, Robert Sean Leonard as Neil Perry and Gale Hansen as Charlie Dalton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Dead Poets Society sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $235.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Poets Society page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Poets Society tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Poets Society (1989)?
- In US, Dead Poets Society is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Poets Society worth watching?
- Dead Poets Society holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dead Poets Society?
- Dead Poets Society stars Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, Gale Hansen and Josh Charles.
- When was Dead Poets Society released?
- Dead Poets Society was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.