Vermont, New England, 1959. The students at Welton Academy have been trained for generations to lead lives of conformity and tradition–until charismatic new professor John Keating (Oscar®-nominee Robin Williams) sets foot in the institution, motivating them to think for themselves, live life to the fullest, and “Carpe Diem”. As a result of his unconventional approach, inspirational Keating awakens the students’ spirits encourages them to be exceptional individuals and challenges them to achieve their full potential. However, when tragedy strikes the school, drawing the wrath of a disapproving faculty, Keating and his boys will find themselves at loggerheads with the school’s officials, the parents, and the system.
6-time Academy Award nominee Peter Weir (Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Truman Show) directs this monumental coming-of-age classic featuring incredible early performances from 4-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke (Before Sunrise), Josh Charles (TV’s The Good Wife) and Robert Sean Leonard (TV’s House) and a career-redefining performance from the great Robin Williams.
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