Dead Poets Society (1989)
An inspiring teacher encourages students to defy rigid tradition and find their own voices, stirring both joy and sorrow.
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.
How intense is Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG.
What Dead Poets Society feels like
- Tone
- earnestheartwarmingmelancholyuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Dead Poets Society
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Is Dead Poets Society for you?
Is Dead Poets Society scary?
No. Dead Poets Society is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Dead Poets Society gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Dead Poets Society sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Dead Poets Society OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society runs 2h 9m.
Where can I stream Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Dead Poets Society have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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