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Dead Poets Society

8.319892h 9mPGMovieDrama

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.

DirectorPeter Weir
WriterTom Schulman
ProducersTony Thomas·Steven Haft

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Weir

RWRobin Williams
Robin Williams
John Keating
RLRobert Sean Leonard
Robert Sean Leonard
Neil Perry
EHEthan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
Todd Anderson
JCJosh Charles
Josh Charles
Knox Overstreet
GHGale Hansen
Gale Hansen
Charlie Dalton
DKDylan Kussman
Dylan Kussman
Richard Cameron
ARAllelon Ruggiero
Allelon Ruggiero
Steven Meeks
JWJames Waterston
James Waterston
Gerard Pitts
NLNorman Lloyd
Norman Lloyd
Mr. Nolan
KSKurtwood Smith
Kurtwood Smith
Mr. Perry
CBCarla Belver
Carla Belver
Mrs. Perry
LP
Leon Pownall
McAllister

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Dead Poets Society — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dead Poets Society?

Dead Poets Society is streaming on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dead Poets Society on Netflix?

No, Dead Poets Society is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Dead Poets Society on Amazon Prime Video?

Dead Poets Society isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Dead Poets Society is available on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.