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9 June 1989 (USA) moreTagline:
He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary.Plot:
English professor John Keating inspires his students to a love of poetry and to seize the day. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 13 wins & 15 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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A terrific film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robin Williams | ... | John Keating | |
| Robert Sean Leonard | ... | Neil Perry | |
| Ethan Hawke | ... | Todd Anderson | |
| Josh Charles | ... | Knox Overstreet | |
| Gale Hansen | ... | Charlie Dalton | |
| Dylan Kussman | ... | Richard Cameron | |
| Allelon Ruggiero | ... | Steven Meeks | |
| James Waterston | ... | Gerard Pitts | |
| Norman Lloyd | ... | Mr. Nolan | |
| Kurtwood Smith | ... | Mr. Perry | |
| Carla Belver | ... | Mrs. Perry | |
| Leon Pownall | ... | McAllister | |
| George Martin | ... | Dr. Hager | |
| Joe Aufiery | ... | Chemistry Teacher | |
| Matt Carey | ... | Hopkins |
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Parents Guide:
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128 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:L | Spain:13 | South Korea:12 | Brazil:12 | New Zealand:PG | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Chile:14 | Finland:S | Netherlands:AL | Norway:11 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG (certificate #29797) | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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The movie's line "Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary." was voted as the #95 movie quote by the American Film Institute (out of 100). moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: The literature anthology, "Literature: Reading, Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and the Essay", edited by Robert DiYanni, was published by Random House in 1986. moreSoundtrack:
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E Flat Major, OP. 73 'Emperor' moreFAQ
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There's so much good about this movie. The first time I saw it I watched it solely for plot and I loved it. Now I've seen it again and watched Peter Weir's filming and timing which is also great. Robin Williams is a terrific actor when he's serious. He proved it in Good Will Hunting but he proved it first here. If you liked that movie and your liking it had something to do with Williams than you will like this one. The plot is about a number of students who are taught by Williams about life. They are taught how to enjoy themselves. This ends up causing great controversy among the heads of the school. The students are terrific and even the dialogue is great. This is a movie that I can't imagine anyone not liking. It is good in every way.