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.

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$95,860,116
International (59.4%)
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Summary Details
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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