Dead Poets Society
1989
Drama
2h 8m
Painfully shy Todd Anderson has been sent to the school where his popular older brother was valedictorian. His room-mate, Neil, although exceedingly bright and popular, is very much under the thumb of his overbearing father. The two, along with their other friends, meet Professor Keating, their new English teacher, who tells them of the Dead Poets Society, and encourages them to go against the status quo. Each, in their own way, does this, and are changed for life. (imdb)
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Dead Poets Society
1989
Drama
2h 8m
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Rated 24 Jan 2016
95
91st
Fantastic acting and even-handed direction more than make up for the rather ham-fisted screenplay, creating something that feels authentic and special despite its manipulations.
Rated 24 Jan 2016
Rated 05 Feb 2010
90
97th
Despite the fact that this movie spurred on a wave of ridiculous "Carpe Diem" slogans, I still like this movie. Carpe fuck you.
Rated 05 Feb 2010
Rated 29 May 2007
70
49th
Dead Poets Society appeals most to the age group of the protagonists of the film. It's great as a coming-of-age film, and I appreciate the boys' realistically imperfect grasp of the poetry they so worship. Robin Williams unfortunately plays himself in a few scenes, but it's not enough to deter one from the whole scope.
Rated 29 May 2007
Rated 16 Jul 2009
80
81st
After seeing this movie now, I can't understand why I hadn't already watched it a long time ago. Very nice to see Robert Sean Leonard whom I've known only from House so far. He and Ethan Hawke and of course Williams are great in this one!
Rated 16 Jul 2009
Rated 27 Jan 2010
86
71st
This is a very good movie, but a little too manipulative of audience sympathy: the father is too determined a villain, the teacher's culpability is too easily excused, and the end just a little too inspiring. Nevertheless, Robin Williams is remarkably restrained, Robert Sean Leonard is very moving, the cinematography is gorgeous, and Peter Weir guides it all with sensitivity and a sure hand.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
Rated 18 Aug 2014
69
34th
Walks a fine line between genuine and pretentious, and ultimately tips too far on the side of the latter. Some scenes, especially early on, feel inspired (and inspiring). But as the movie progresses, the dramatic cues really kick into high gear and things get corny. The third act especially gets excessively heavy-handed. Williams and all the boys give fine performances, but the movie can't sustain the weight of its turgid script.
Rated 18 Aug 2014
Rated 08 Aug 2018
59
13th
Many plot issues keep me from rating this higher: the journeys of individual students end incomplete, Keating's personal story is underdeveloped, and some of the emotional and humorous beats fall flat. Of course, the film's inspirational point-of-view is undoubtedly infectious, and the movie has an interesting perspective on institutional education and how the most beneficial teaching methods are those which pierce the wall of bureaucracy and traditionalism, but it doesn't all ring true for me.
Rated 08 Aug 2018
Rated 21 Jul 2007
55
52nd
Robin Williams hams it up in one of those movies that all high school teachers show to pacify and distract their students for two hours.
Rated 21 Jul 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
12
18th
This film ruined a generation of educators.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
23rd
Robin Willliams isn't fooling anyone -- that guy couldn't inspire-disillusioned-students his way out of a paper bag.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
39
28th
Boring backstories and an eye-roll inducing main story made this movie more than a bit unbearable. Good teacher at a bad school, oh no, I've never heard that premise before.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 23 Sep 2007
20
2nd
Completely unrealistic and silly. Typical Peter Weir stuff. And the final scene--where they stand on the desks--God, what hokum.
Rated 23 Sep 2007
Rated 13 Nov 2011
55
21st
(spoilers) Despite Weir's admirable craft and a strong cast (led by a surprisingly tolerable Williams), "Dead Poets Society" can't conceal its true essence: an ideologically hollow and shamelessly manipulative tearjerker. Its first half is shallow but enjoyable -but when Neil's suicide, which makes no sense at all, functions as a plot device leading up to the almost downright hypocritical climax, the ridiculously contrived script starts begging for some cheaply earned tears from the viewers.
Rated 13 Nov 2011
Rated 10 Jun 2013
1
6th
A feel good film for the 80's, that presents a simplistic view of reality, a black and white version of morality, and paints the ultimate in upper-class vicarious victimization and self-serving non-conformity. As long as your rebelliousness includes such things as reading poetry, acting and standing on a desk! Do what's best for you. Carpe Diem.
Rated 10 Jun 2013
Rated 27 Feb 2007
94
93rd
Oh Captain, my captain! This almost makes you wish you were a young boy in boarding school... almost!
Rated 27 Feb 2007
Rated 22 Mar 2007
95
90th
I greatly admire the artistry and performances, and so much of it works... but this whole movie is such a HUGE LIE. I remember what it was like to be an adolescent. My "peers" -- even the other especially bright ones -- were not noble souls yearning to breathe free like the teenagers in this film. They were mice studying to be rats, who made the school shootings that became so popular in the 90s completely understandable
Rated 22 Mar 2007
Rated 19 May 2007
75
53rd
Robin William's performance is very good, but the movie isn't nearly as great as some say.
Rated 19 May 2007
Rated 09 Jun 2007
0
13th
Did I say Forrest Gump was the poster child for trite Hollywood bullshit? I must have forgotten about this one.
Rated 09 Jun 2007
Rated 06 Aug 2007
0
5th
Utter monkeys cocks. Pretentious cunts.
Rated 06 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
50th
Williams pulls off one of his best acted movies. Will inspire you to stand on top of your desk and scream "carpe diem".
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 15 May 2008
50
9th
Carpe Diem my ass.
Rated 15 May 2008
Rated 01 Jun 2008
100
98th
O Captain, My Captain!
Rated 01 Jun 2008
Rated 04 Feb 2009
70
79th
Some of William's best work, and he's hardly in the movie. I think the film would have been more enticing had we focused on Keating's 'Carpe Deim' approach to life unintentionally becoming a catalyst for tragedy when it was taught to 15 and 16 year old boys possibly too young to truly grasp the message. Also, non-conformity is easy to cheer for when the "conformists" are so easily recognized as villains.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
Rated 03 Jan 2010
78
33rd
A good film but I don't get what all the fuss was about, it was kind of empty and bland at times but at other times it was great. A valiant effort by Weir and he succeeded but not as much as I hoped it to. Williams was good also.
Rated 03 Jan 2010
Rated 23 Feb 2010
75
62nd
Quite good but far too melodramatic at times. Even as an English major I can't get behind the notion that poetry is a massive rebellious thing that truly sets the mind free, at least to the degree portrayed in the film. Still this packs very strong performances, especially from Robin Williams who is superb making it well worth watching.
Rated 23 Feb 2010
Rated 01 Aug 2014
94
53rd
"We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for."
Rated 01 Aug 2014
Rated 13 Aug 2014
38
20th
A bad version of If.... (1968) combined with the 'Ministry of silly walks' sketch.
Rated 13 Aug 2014
Rated 21 Aug 2014
50
56th
The concept is good but the movie just feels unfinished and rushed. Having all the characters be so intolerably posh makes the whole thing unrelatable, at least for me. There's a point here about movie audiences though: you throw them a load of philosophy and all they'll remember when it's over is a stupid catchphrase.
Rated 21 Aug 2014
Rated 31 Aug 2015
65
57th
A reasonable life inspirational flick that falls flat from it's hokey heart. Sure it's there but it can get cheesy after a while. It's intellectual quoting is kind of interesting but dwindles as we come to expect someones really patting themselves on the back or otherwise for it. It tried to make me care for prissy boarding school prep kids and failed but I did come away with the thought that it tried. Cinematography poor. No great shots. Robin delivers. A lesser effort for gus. Nuff said.
Rated 31 Aug 2015
Rated 30 Jun 2016
25
17th
One of the most overrated films of the history. Still, there are some great acting performances. On the other hand, the idea in this film starts great but loses its auro by repating itself over and over again. I love the idea "Carpe Diem" but it makes this movie very predictable and boring with these repetitions.
Rated 30 Jun 2016
Rated 30 Apr 2018
71
84th
I avoided this movie for a long time for some reason, but upon watching it, its deeply sappy but doesn't come off as overly cloying, so that was good. Williams turns in one of his effective aw shucks I am insane roles, and I was pleasantly surprised to see Robert Sean Leonard who was quite good. It's not a life changer but it's definitely a solid piece of work.
Rated 30 Apr 2018
Rated 14 Aug 2018
75
53rd
A cautionary tale about the destructive nature of conformity. Robin Williams is great.
Rated 14 Aug 2018
Rated 22 Jan 2021
62
41st
Super white movie.
Rated 22 Jan 2021
Rated 28 Aug 2023
7
84th
No force on heaven or earth can ever make me care about poetry, but this was quite good all the same. Compared to most "inspiring teacher" movies the teacher himself is actually a bit more in the background than I expected, with the boys having more focus and screentime overall. But Robin Williams is unsurprisingly excellent in all scenes he does have. Movie got a bit "wtf" when the stern principal wielded a goddamn ass-paddle, if I was an 18 year old & a teacher did that to me I'd die laughing
Rated 28 Aug 2023
Rated 30 Nov 2006
91
77th
My favourite film with Robin Williams. Watched this in school class over half a year ago, every week a scene and hated it. Seeing it two years later as one film for the first time I loved it.
Rated 30 Nov 2006
Rated 27 Jan 2007
77
53rd
8th grade English teacher showed it to us, and I didn't think it was too bad.
Rated 27 Jan 2007
Rated 19 Feb 2007
80
95th
Excellent film.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
Rated 20 Mar 2007
85
73rd
Very good drama starring Robin Williams as a teacher who inspires his students to do much more than they thought they could. Sure, it's been done before, but this is one of the best.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
Rated 07 Jun 2007
99
99th
Sweet, poignant, and interesting look at male relationships. Several very moving scenes, with an inspirational ending. Extremely well acted.
Rated 07 Jun 2007
Rated 30 Jun 2007
70
82nd
I would watch this movie over and over again.... great movie, and great acting by Robin Williams.
Rated 30 Jun 2007
Rated 13 Jul 2007
92
79th
A great movie.
Rated 13 Jul 2007
Rated 04 Aug 2007
93
96th
I completely, unapologetically, love this movie.
Rated 04 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
21st
Robin Williams is actually decent in this, but god, the script is soooo bad.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
54th
Not what you would call an action-packed movie, but it's a good movie to see.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
73rd
Lovely film with memorable moments and a great dramatic performance from comedian Robin Williams.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
92nd
Solid coming of age film. In spite of Robin who i frequently find annoying in movies.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
58th
It's a classic, and a well-done movie for sure. A little slow, due to the nature of the film's content, but well acted. Worth a watch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
37
9th
I don't understand why this film is heralded so much. It's ok, it's never great and it's pretty slow.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
63rd
classic and moving
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
55th
Birthplace of the catchphrase of the early nineties. Sure it's manipulative. Sure the kids over act. But it is a good movie. One of Robin Williams better films (e.g. Good Morning Vietnam, Fisher King). Ethan Hawke is very good too.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
63rd
Strong drama that gets weaker every time a copycat movie is made.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
79th
Finding meaning in the world is hard for some, and frightening for most.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
3rd
sentimental kitsch
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 13 Sep 2007
96
82nd
Oh Captain, My Captain. I'm not even sure why I couldn't go above 96.
Rated 13 Sep 2007
Rated 16 Sep 2007
92
98th
This movie was funny and then incredibly moving at the end. It was well directed and the cast was amazing.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
Rated 18 Sep 2007
95
61st
Loved this movie; but any movie with Robin Williams in it will get me watching.
Rated 18 Sep 2007
Rated 08 Oct 2007
100
99th
Carpe Diem! A movie brilhant, the best of Robin Williams. Optimal, a lesson of life!
Rated 08 Oct 2007
Rated 19 Oct 2007
58
46th
Nice writing and message. Well-cast and acted.
Rated 19 Oct 2007
Rated 21 Oct 2007
81
66th
I'm not nearly as fond of this as I used to be, but I still think the film has a little something that makes it watchable, something that revolves around the intellectual and emotional awakening of these boys as they are exposed to poetry. This film reminds us that there is a real danger to appreciating beauty, especially in a mechanized world where everyone is supposed to pursue the most efficient path toward the 'best' possible career. WIlliams is good, while the mean dad is one-dimensional.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
Rated 27 Oct 2007
90
53rd
Kurtwood Smith, you are such an asshole.
Rated 27 Oct 2007
Rated 31 Oct 2007
70
28th
A great film, no surprises there as Robin Williams never fails to impress
Rated 31 Oct 2007
Rated 03 Nov 2007
100
86th
Carpe Diem
One of the best movies ever, great for people with the age of the students in the movie.
Oh captain, my captain,
Rated 03 Nov 2007
Rated 12 Nov 2007
83
21st
A good film but lacking in entertainment.
Rated 12 Nov 2007
Rated 16 Nov 2007
80
91st
despite my dislike for robin williams, i love this film.
Rated 16 Nov 2007
Rated 22 Nov 2007
30
15th
zeppo di luoghi comuni, con personaggi per nulla credibili. io sul banco per il prof non ci sarei salita.
Rated 22 Nov 2007
Rated 21 Dec 2007
93
85th
The movie was stunning, and the Robert Sean Leonard's acting was extraordinary.. Carpe Diem..
Rated 21 Dec 2007
Rated 01 Feb 2008
70
66th
Williams pulls off one great performance, but like Trent Dilfer, he underachieved the rest of his career.
Rated 01 Feb 2008
Rated 21 Feb 2008
82
77th
Great movie. This might be my favorite Robin Williams movie. Man I haven't seen this in awhile. I need to see it again. Maybe have to readjust the score.
Rated 21 Feb 2008
Rated 02 Mar 2008
70
52nd
# 600
Rated 02 Mar 2008
Rated 04 Mar 2008
90
64th
A film I want to watch again. I remember thinking it was excellent, thoughtful and very sad when I watched it in my mid-teens.
Rated 04 Mar 2008
Rated 30 Mar 2008
83
82nd
I wish Robin Williams was my teacher.
Rated 30 Mar 2008
Rated 14 May 2008
79
78th
Was a very good movie, Williams does an excellent job of pulling of the somewhat crazy professor who is highly intelligent.
Rated 14 May 2008
Rated 15 May 2008
50
26th
Everybody loved this but I thought it was a bunch of melodramatic crap.
Rated 15 May 2008
Rated 24 May 2008
40
13th
24 Mayis 08 & orta duzey bir hollywood drami.daha once onlarca-yuzlerce denenmis olan formulu aynen uygulamislar.filmin sonunu da akilda kalici olsun diye, yuksek dozaj "gaz" ile bitirmisler.boyle filmlerin daha iyisini gorduk.Dead Poets Society'nin tek artisi Robin Williams ve "carpe diem" i merkeze almasi.bir kac hos fikir uzerine, eski formullerle insa edilen bir hollywood-drami.olmamis...
Rated 24 May 2008
Rated 27 May 2008
100
98th
I have nothing to say about this piece of art: I have always wanted to be as good teacher as Mr. Keating! Oh Captain my Captain! "Resound my barbaric YAWP over the hills of the world!" WW
Rated 27 May 2008
Rated 03 Jun 2008
85
89th
a movie about a group of kids appreciating poetry, yeah right. the characters may be cheesy, but hell patch adams was cheesy too.
Rated 03 Jun 2008
Rated 29 Jun 2008
80
52nd
This might be one of Robin Williams' best roles. I really can't believe I was taken in by a movie about poetry, but it happened.
Rated 29 Jun 2008
Rated 07 Aug 2008
10
6th
yukkk
Rated 07 Aug 2008
Rated 30 Aug 2008
85
84th
Already a classic, in school rooms as the book, and at home as the movie. Great performance by all of them, but especially Robin Williams.
Rated 30 Aug 2008
Rated 29 Sep 2008
95
98th
One of the best movies ever made, with every line in it filling you with hope and passion.
Rated 29 Sep 2008
Rated 01 Oct 2008
98
98th
I've seen this Movie about 20 times and I'm still in love with it. Great performance by Williams.
Rated 01 Oct 2008
Rated 03 Nov 2008
88
40th
A classic for those who enjoy movies that make you smile one second and cry the next. Robin Williams plays an amazing part in this movie and really delivers the whole thing.
Rated 03 Nov 2008
Rated 18 Nov 2008
25
25th
Oh craptian, my craptian.
Rated 18 Nov 2008
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