Robin Williams (Actor), Robert Sean Leonard (Actor), Peter Weir (Director) & 0 more Rated: PG Format: DVD / Drama
Dead Poets Society
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- Dead Poets Society
- SKU
- JC1200
Source specifications
- Aspect Ratio
- 1.85:1
- MPAA rating
- PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Product Dimensions
- 0.56 x 5.44 x 7.46 inches; 2.72 ounces
- Item model number
- 717951000682
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Media Format
- Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC
- Run time
- 2 hours and 8 minutes
- Release date
- November 10, 1998
- Actors
- Ethan Hawke, Gale Hansen, Josh Charles, Robert Sean Leonard, Robin Williams
- Language
- English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Unqualified
- Studio
- Walt Disney Video
- Writers
- Tom Schulman
- Number of discs
- 1
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Product Description In this classic, coming-of-age drama, multi-talented comedian Robin Williams, earned an Oscar-nomination for his protrail of the passionate, free-spirited Professor Keating, who inspired a group of students to absorb and appriciate life, love and poetry. Also starring Robert Sean Leonard and Ethan Hawks. (1989) .com Robin Williams stars as an English teacher who doesn't fit into the conservative prep school where he teaches, but whose charisma and love of poetry inspires several boys to revive a secret society with a bohemian bent. The script is well meaning but a little trite, though director Peter Weir ( The Truman Show ) adds layers of emotional depth in scenes of conflict between the kids and adults. (A subplot involving one father's terrible pressure on his son--played by Robert Sean Leonard--to drop his interest in theater reaches heartbreaking proportions.) Williams is Choose your platform/edition, then jump in—story, missions, and extras depend on the version. Rated 4.8 out of 5. Customers consider "Dead Poets Society" one of their favorite movies, praising Robin Williams' brilliant performance and the moving coming-of-age story.
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Product Description In this classic, coming-of-age drama, multi-talented comedian Robin Williams, earned an Oscar-nomination for his protrail of the passionate, free-spirited Professor Keating, who inspired a group of students to absorb and appriciate life, love and poetry. Also starring Robert Sean Leonard and Ethan Hawks. (1989) .com Robin Williams stars as an English teacher who doesn't fit into the conservative prep school where he teaches, but whose charisma and love of poetry inspires several boys to revive a secret society with a bohemian bent. The script is well meaning but a little trite, though director Peter Weir ( The Truman Show ) adds layers of emotional depth in scenes of conflict between the kids and adults. (A subplot involving one father's terrible pressure on his son--played by Robert Sean Leonard--to drop his interest in theater reaches heartbreaking proportions.) Williams is given plenty of latitude to work in his brand of improvisational humor, though it is all well-woven into his character's style of instruction. --Tom Keogh
Key details: Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No | MPAA rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | Product Dimensions: 0.56 x 5.44 x 7.46 inches; 2.72 ounces | Director: Peter Weir | Media Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC | Run time: 2 hours and 8 minutes | Release date: November 10, 1998 | Actors: Ethan Hawke, Gale Hansen, Josh Charles, Robert Sean Leonard, Robin Williams | Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Unqualified
Customer feedback: 4.8/5 average rating.
Customers say: Customers consider "Dead Poets Society" one of their favorite movies, praising Robin Williams' brilliant performance and the moving coming-of-age story.
Review snippets: If you're in the mood for a cinematic experience that's as uplifting as a sonnet by Shakespeare and as thought-provoking as a stanza by Whitman, look no further than "Dead Poets Society." This classic film is a heartwarming ode to / Great movie. Brings back memories. Very fun and portrays some of the pressures growing up. Read more