| | | He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary.
Academy Award winner Robin Williams delivers a brilliant performance in one of Hollywood's most compelling and thought-provoking motion pictures. Williams portrays passionate English professor John Keating, who, in an age of crew cuts, sport coats and cheerless conformity, inspires his students to live life to its fullest, exclaiming "Carpe diem, lads! Seize the day. Make your lives extraordinary!" The charismatic teacher's emotionally charged challenge is met by his students with irrepressible enthusiasm--changing their lives forever. Magnificently directed by Peter Weir (The Truman Show) Dead Poets Society earned unparalleled praise among audiences and critics alike.
"...solid, smart entertainment." Desson Howe, Washington Post
"One of the most magnificient pictures I've seen." Gene Shalit, The Today Show
"...well made, extremely well acted." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
Editor's Note
An unconventional New England prep school teacher inspires his students with poetry and encourages them to embrace life. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Picture, Best Actor--Robin Williams, Best (Original) Screenplay. Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay.
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Release Information
|  | Studio: Buena Vista |
| Release Date: 4/21/1994 |
| Running Time: 128 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1989 | | Catalog ID: 947 | | UPC: 00012257947038 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1990) |  | Tom Schulman, Winner, Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly For The Screen | | | Robin Williams, Nominee, Best Actor | | | Peter Weir, Nominee, Best Director | |
British Academy Awards (1990) | | Maurice Jarre, Winner, Best Original Film Score | | | Robin Williams, Nominee, Best Actor | | | Peter Weir, Nominee, Best Director | | | Tom Schulman, Nominee, Best Original Screenplay | |
Golden Globe (1990) | | | Peter Weir, Nominee, Best Director--Motion Picture | | | Robin Williams, Nominee, Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture-Drama | | | Tom Schulman, Nominee, est Screenplay--Motion Picture |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"...[Williams's performance] pulls together Peter Weir's mystical paean to youthful spirit..." -- Rating: B 03/12/1999 p.72New York Times
"...[Williams gives an] exceptionally fine performance....Some very good performances from the younger actors [as well]..."| 06/02/1989 p.C8 Los Angeles Times
"...[The film has] a gorgeous look and smashing rhythms....THE DEAD POETS SOCIETY commands respect and affection..." 06/02/1989 p.C1 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  5 | | Plot | 5 | | Acting | 5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!!! Wednesday, December 29, 1999
Diana from Rider University
This movie has Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard and Ethan Hawke. What else can you ask for??? The acting is phenomenal, the story is wonderful, and it leaves you thinking, and very inspired. Seize the day!!!
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5 of 5 If you only see one Robin Williams non-comedy... Sunday, December 12, 1999
Dominick from Old Bridge, NJ
This is Robin Williams at his best in a serious/semi-serious movie. He does not overwhelm the movie with his presence, as Ethan Hawke and Robert Sean Leonard are the main characters. Williams' comedy adds to his character, instead of defining it as is the case in most of his movies. The movie is overall VERY powerful and will have a profound effect on how you look at yourself and your life. Was this review helpful?
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5 of 5 Excellent movie!! Thursday, July 29, 1999
Misty from Buffalo, NY
This is one of the most wonderful movies I've ever seen, and I'd recommend it to anyone. It is a very inspirational film--it really makes you want to 'seize the day and make your life extraordinary!!!' This is Robin Williams at his best:) Was this review helpful?
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