Movie

Dead Poets Society

“He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary.”

★ 8.3(12,628)19892h 9m

Dead Poets Society is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Director: Peter Weir
Release date: 1989-06-02
Runtime: 2h 9m
Language: English
Box office: $235,860,116
Budget: $16,400,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: A Steven Haft Production

Dead Poets Society — trailer

About Dead Poets Society

Dead Poets Society is a 1989 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Peter Weir, starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard and Ethan Hawke. It has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 12,628 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dead Poets Society in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

individualfriendshipphilosophypoetryliteratureprofessorbased on true storycoming of ageteacherschool playnew englandvermontschoolteacherpreparatory school1950s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dead Poets Society in United States?+

In United States, Dead Poets Society is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Dead Poets Society on Netflix?+

Dead Poets Society is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Dead Poets Society?+

Dead Poets Society has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

Who stars in Dead Poets Society?+

Dead Poets Society stars Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles and Gale Hansen.

When did Dead Poets Society come out?+

Dead Poets Society is a 1989 movie directed by Peter Weir.

What genre is Dead Poets Society?+

Dead Poets Society is Drama film.

Who directed Dead Poets Society?+

Dead Poets Society was directed by Peter Weir.