Dead Poets Society (1989)
Maverick teacher John Keating returns in 1959 to the prestigious New England boys' boarding school where he was once a star student, using poetry to embolden his pupils to new heights of self-expression.
All Releases
Domestic (40.6%)
$95,860,116
$95,860,116
International (59.4%)
$140,000,000
$140,000,000
Worldwide
$235,860,116
$235,860,116
Domestic DistributorWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
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Domestic Opening$340,456
Earliest Release DateJune 2, 1989
(Domestic)
Running Time2 hr 8 min
GenresComedy
Drama
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | June 2-February 16, 1990 | Domestic, EMEA | $95,860,116 | $79,137,736 | $174,997,852 |
| 2021 Re-release | South Korea | – | – | – |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1 | $95,860,116 | 850 |
| EMEA | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | $36,939,496 | 98 |
| Italy | 1 | $17,788,175 | 138 |
| Germany | 1 | $15,952,701 | 367 |
| Spain | 1 | $8,457,364 | 499 |
