Factual error: The film takes place in a private boarding school the 1950's, however one of the students is studying from a 1980's chemistry textbook.
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At the very end, about 14-15 students are seen stepping to the tops of their desks. The last shot before the credits, however, shows only 10-11 students on their desktops. See more...
Trivia
There is a song called "A change of seasons" by an American band called 'Dream Theater', which was inspired by this film. The song goes on for almost 25 minutes, and there are various clips and soundbites from the film (ie: Carpe Diem, and the part when Robin Williams whispers 'Seize the Day' near the beginning of the film). Also, 'Gather ye Rosebuds while ye may...' is used in the song as well. While it might sound like a metal song at first, it goes through various changes, from metal, to classical, to rock etc...hence changing the seasons. See more...
Dead Poets Society (1989)
starring Ethan Hawke, Kurtwood Smith, Robert Sean Leonard, Robin Williams (add more)
Genres: Drama
Dead Poets Society mistakes
Continuity: Before going to the theatre to watch Neil's performance, the boys are grooming themselves at the school. Todd has combed his hair backwards and styling remedies has been applied. But when the group are about to leave the theatre after the play and Neil and his father passes them at the entrance, Todd has his regular hairdo again.
Audio problem: When Chet is pummeling Knox, Chris pulls him off yelling "Stop it!", but her mouth doesn't move.
Dead Poets Society trivia
There is a song called "A change of seasons" by an American band called 'Dream Theater', which was inspired by this film. The song goes on for almost 25 minutes, and there are various clips and soundbites from the film (ie: Carpe Diem, and the part when Robin Williams whispers 'Seize the Day' near the beginning of the film). Also, 'Gather ye Rosebuds while ye may...' is used in the song as well. While it might sound like a metal song at first, it goes through various changes, from metal, to classical, to rock etc...hence changing the seasons.