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January 1, 1989
Dead Poets Society
PG2h 8m· Dir. Peter Weir
MovieGuide® family rating
Caution advised for older children, including teenagers, and sensitive adults.
Violence
Light
Sex
None
Language
Light
Nudity
None
Substances
None
Occult / Magic
None
Coming of AgePurpose & MeaningCourageFriendship
Released
January 1, 1989
Director
Peter Weir
Cast
Cast details unavailable
About the film
An English teacher inspires his students through the teaching of poetry and free thinking at a conservative prep school.
Why it inspires
Carpe diem — seize the day. Mentorship and courage to think for yourself can rewrite a young life.
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