Dead Poets Society is a 1989 film directed by Peter Weir, set in a conservative all-boys preparatory school in the 1950s. The story follows an English teacher, John Keating, played by Robin Williams, who inspires his students to embrace poetry and seize the day, challenging the traditional norms of their education. The film explores themes of individuality, conformity, and the transformative power of art. As the students form their own secret club, the Dead Poets Society, they learn to express themselves and pursue their passions, leading to both uplifting and tragic consequences.