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#1of 1989
1989 2h 9mDrama

At an elite, old-fashioned boarding school in New England, a passionate English teacher inspires his students to rebel against convention and seize the potential of every day, courting the disdain of the stern headmaster.

4.1/5

TMDB score· 12,765 votes

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At an elite, old-fashioned boarding school in New England, a passionate English teacher inspires his students to rebel against convention and seize the potential of every day, courting the disdain of the stern headmaster.

The vibe

individualfriendshipphilosophypoetryliteratureprofessorcoming of ageteacherschool playnew england

Behind it

Peter WeirPeter WeirDirectorTom SchulmanTom SchulmanWriterMaurice JarreMaurice JarreComposerJohn SealeJohn SealeCinematography

Cast

Robin WilliamsRobin WilliamsJohn Keating
Robert Sean LeonardRobert Sean LeonardNeil Perry
Ethan HawkeEthan HawkeTodd Anderson
Josh CharlesJosh CharlesKnox Overstreet
Gale HansenGale HansenCharlie Dalton
Dylan KussmanDylan KussmanRichard Cameron
Allelon RuggieroAllelon RuggieroSteven Meeks
James WaterstonJames WaterstonGerard Pitts
Norman LloydNorman LloydMr. Nolan
Kurtwood SmithKurtwood SmithMr. Perry
Carla BelverCarla BelverMrs. Perry
Leon PownallMcAllister
George MartinGeorge MartinDr. Hager
Joe AufieryChemistry Teacher
Matt CareyHopkins
Kevin CooneyKevin CooneyJoe Danburry
Jane MooreMrs. Danburry
Lara Flynn BoyleLara Flynn BoyleGinny Danburry

Director

Peter Weir

Writer

Tom Schulman

Release date

2 Jun 1989

Runtime

2h 9m

Budget

$16.4M

Box office

$236M · 14.4× its budget

Studio

A Steven Haft Production, Witt/Thomas Productions, Silver Screen Partners IV

Language

English, Latin

Country

United States of America

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