Dead Poets Society (1989)
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Dead Poets Society is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
What the audience says
Dead Poets Society sits near the top of English films on audience ratings. It holds an 8.3/10 on TMDB from 13,007 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 2h 9m on it?
2h 9m of English drama. With 13,007 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 8.3/10 that holds up over 13,007 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 9m |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Weir
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 3 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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