# Dead Poets Society (1989)

> At a rigid 1959 Vermont prep school, an unconventional English teacher awakens his students to poetry, self-expression, and the risks of resisting conformity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/171

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Peter Weir
- Cast: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen, Dylan Kussman, Allelon Ruggiero, James Waterston
- TMDB rating: 8.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097165/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, inspirational, nostalgic, reflective evening, study break

## Synopsis

A group of students discovers the power of poetry and individuality under the guidance of an inspiring teacher.

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