Content breakdown
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Generally safe
# Dead Poets Society - Parent Guide
Robin Williams stars as an inspiring English teacher who encourages his students at a prestigious boarding school to think independently and challenge tradition. The film explores themes of ambition, conformity, and growing up with mild dramatic tension but no violence, profanity, or sexual content—making it appropriate for most children aged 10 and up.
Synopsis
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.
Cast

Robin Williams
John Keating

Robert Sean Leonard
Neil Perry

Josh Charles
Knox Overstreet
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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