Dead Poets Society

Set within the strict confines of an elite boys' prep school in 1950s New England, Dead Poets Society is a compelling, deeply moving drama that tells the story of an unconventional English teacher's attempts to inspire his students to break free from conformity and seize the day. With a career-defining performance from Robin Williams, the film blends humor and pathos, and invites the audience to question their own beliefs about life, education and the pursuit of dreams. It's a timeless, emotional journey that will leave you both laughing and crying.

• Robin Williams ad-libbed the joke about the algebra professor.
• The movie was filmed at St. Andrew's School in Delaware.
• Ethan Hawke had his first kiss during the filming.
• The movie was nominated for four Academy Awards.
• It was the first film to premiere at Sundance Film Festival.

• "Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary."
• "I went to the woods because I wanted to live deliberately."
• "We don't read and write poetry because it's cute."