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Dead Poets Society (1989)

1989 film directed by Peter Weir.

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Dead Poets Society (1989)
Year
1989
Released
June 2, 1989
Runtime
123 min
Genres
Drama, Family
Countries
United States
Original language
English
Director
Peter Weir
Writer
Tom Schulman
Music
Maurice Jarre
Awards
5 won · 19 nominations

Plot

Dead Poets Society is a 1989 American coming-of-age film directed by Peter Weir and written by Tom Schulman. It stars Robin Williams and is set in 1959 at a fictional boarding school called Welton Academy, and focuses around a select group of boys, who over time take several pieces of advice from their English…

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Frequently asked questions

Who directed Dead Poets Society?

Dead Poets Society was directed by Peter Weir.

When was Dead Poets Society released?

Dead Poets Society was first released on June 2, 1989.

How long is Dead Poets Society?

Dead Poets Society runs 123 minutes.

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