@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
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.
Quick Stats
8.3
TMDB Rating
12,774
Votes
2h 9m
Runtime
$16.4M
Budget
$235.9M
Box Office
1438%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorPeter Weir
WriterTom Schulman
CinematographyJohn Seale
ComposerMaurice Jarre
EditorWilliam M. Anderson
Production DesignWendy Stites
Produced by
A Steven Haft ProductionWitt/Thomas ProductionsSilver Screen Partners IVTouchstone Pictures
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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
L
Leon Pownall
McAllister
George Martin
Dr. Hager
J
Joe Aufiery
Chemistry Teacher
M
Matt Carey
Hopkins
