Genre : Comedy/Drama
Runtime : 2hr 8min
Language : English
IMDb : 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes : 85%
Metacritic : 79%
Wikipedia : Link
Director : Peter Weir
Cast
Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen, Dylan Kussman, Allelon Ruggiero, James Waterston, Norman Lloyd, Kurtwood Smith, Carla Belver, Leon Pownall, George Martin, Alexandra Powers
Plot
Dead Poets Society follows the story of John Keating, an unorthodox English teacher who arrives at the conservative all-boys Welton Academy. Keating inspires his students to “seize the day” and think independently, urging them to pursue their passions rather than simply conform to societal expectations. His students, particularly Neil Perry, Todd Anderson, and others, are captivated by his teachings. They revive a secret club called the Dead Poets Society, meeting in a cave to read poetry and discuss life. Under Keating’s influence, Neil discovers his love for acting, but his dreams clash with his authoritarian father’s strict plans for his future. Trapped, Neil takes his own life, leading to a school investigation. Keating is scapegoated and dismissed. In a final act of defiance, the students stand on their desks, saluting him with “O Captain! My Captain!” symbolizing the impact of his lessons on their lives.