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Mohabbatein (2000)
Inspired Storyline
Inspired Storyline
References
Julius Caesar (1953)
Keating does an impression of Marlon Brando from this movie
Keating does an impression of Marlon Brando from this movie
Au Revoir Les Enfants (1987)
about misfit of institution
about misfit of institution
Referenced in
Men Behaving Badly: Carpe Dino
Jamie's students stand on their desks chanting to honor him
Jamie's students stand on their desks chanting to honor him
Weinerville: Ziggy Zag Concert
Dead Parrots Society is a parody of the title of this movie.
Dead Parrots Society is a parody of the title of this movie.
Peter Weir Industry Seminar 1989 (1989)
Mentions
Mentions
Roseanne: Brain-Dead Poets Society (1989)
title reference
title reference
Charles in Charge: Dead Puck Society (1990)
title reference
title reference
The Simpsons: Dead Putting Society (1990)
title reference
title reference
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Ethnic Tip (1991)
Armstrong mentions it was the last movie he had seen.
Armstrong mentions it was the last movie he had seen.
Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Episode #3.14 (1991)
One of the suggestions for 'Audition'
One of the suggestions for 'Audition'
Hook (1991)
Marienhof: Das Radrennen (1992)
The movie gets mentioned.
The movie gets mentioned.
Saved by the Bell: The College Years: Love and Death (1994)
Dean McMann says, "Yet another professor who's seen 'Dead Poets Society' one-too-many times."
Dean McMann says, "Yet another professor who's seen 'Dead Poets Society' one-too-many times."
Three Colors: Red (1994)
referred to by title during a phone conversation
referred to by title during a phone conversation
Friends: The One with the Fake Monica (1995)
Monica and Fake Monica discuss "Dead Poets Society"
Monica and Fake Monica discuss "Dead Poets Society"
White Squall (1996)
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man: Das Sub (1997)
The scene where Duckman instructs the class to open their textbooks and tear out the pages is a reference to "Dead Poets Society".
The scene where Duckman instructs the class to open their textbooks and tear out the pages is a reference to "Dead Poets Society".
Patch Adams (1998)
Rules of Engagement (2000)
Mulva: Zombie Ass Kicker! (2001)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Ada apa dengan cinta? (2002)
Porn 'n Chicken (2002)
"Oh captain, my captain"
"Oh captain, my captain"
The Office: Motivation (2002)
Mentioned by David Brent
Mentioned by David Brent
The Simpsons: Special Edna (2003)
This movie is mentioned by one character.
This movie is mentioned by one character.
Teachers: Episode #3.10 (2003)
Mentioned by Bob as being one of his favourite films.
Mentioned by Bob as being one of his favourite films.
HBO First Look: The Making of 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World' (2003)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Richard Whiteley: Television Man (2003)
Richard Whiteley likens the film to his own experience
Richard Whiteley likens the film to his own experience
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.204 (2006)
one contestant almost calls the "Dead Scientists' Society" category "Dead Poets Society"
one contestant almost calls the "Dead Scientists' Society" category "Dead Poets Society"
Entourage: Guys and Doll (2006)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Tru Love (2006)
When talking to teacher McCaskin detective Wheeler refers to the banner in her classroom stating the phrase used in The Dead Poets Society "Carpe Diem-Seize the day". She then tells the teacher "I saw the movie. The teacher used it to inspire his students to read poetry, not to have sex with them!"
When talking to teacher McCaskin detective Wheeler refers to the banner in her classroom stating the phrase used in The Dead Poets Society "Carpe Diem-Seize the day". She then tells the teacher "I saw the movie. The teacher used it to inspire his students to read poetry, not to have sex with them!"
Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj (2006)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Hamlet 2 (2008)
Dana talks about this inspirational teacher movie in class
Dana talks about this inspirational teacher movie in class
90210: By Accident (2009)
Title mentioned by Ryan
Title mentioned by Ryan
Supernatural: After School Special (2009)
When Sam requests to visit a former teacher, Dean agrees and tells Sam to have his "Robin Williams - Oh Captian, My Captain moment".
When Sam requests to visit a former teacher, Dean agrees and tells Sam to have his "Robin Williams - Oh Captian, My Captain moment".
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.139 (2009)
John Keating is the subject of a $2,000 question
John Keating is the subject of a $2,000 question
90210: Zero Tolerance (2009)
Liam stands on a chair and quotes "O captain, my captain"
Liam stands on a chair and quotes "O captain, my captain"
I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)
mentioned and quoted
mentioned and quoted
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Inglourious Basterds/Post Grad/World's Greatest Dad (2009)
Brett: "The writing class that Robin Williams teaches, let's just say it's not Dead Poet's Societ"
Brett: "The writing class that Robin Williams teaches, let's just say it's not Dead Poet's Societ"
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.56 (2009)
Subject of a $1,600 clue in the category "Film School"
Subject of a $1,600 clue in the category "Film School"
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Pink Slip (2010)
Lester: "Oh, Captain, my Captain, please tell us you returned to take control of the Buy More."
Lester: "Oh, Captain, my Captain, please tell us you returned to take control of the Buy More."
In Plain Sight: Whistle Stop (2010)
Mary says, "for seven years I get a combo-geyser of Wikipedia, Jeopardy, Star Trek, Dead Poets Society and Karnac the Magnificent."
Mary says, "for seven years I get a combo-geyser of Wikipedia, Jeopardy, Star Trek, Dead Poets Society and Karnac the Magnificent."
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)
It is mentioned in a newspaper article.
It is mentioned in a newspaper article.
Community: Pascal's Triangle Revisited (2010)
Prof. Whitman says, "I hope you will be seizing the day this summer," and Jeff replies, "I hope you'll be seizing a more-contemporary movie."
Prof. Whitman says, "I hope you will be seizing the day this summer," and Jeff replies, "I hope you'll be seizing a more-contemporary movie."
White Collar: Copycat Caffrey (2010)
Alex says, "What's with the 'Dead Poets Society' in there?"
Alex says, "What's with the 'Dead Poets Society' in there?"
Neighbours: Episode #1.6048 (2010)
Natasha refers to it as a "tragic old film" and quotes the "O Captain, My Captain" Line
Natasha refers to it as a "tragic old film" and quotes the "O Captain, My Captain" Line
Community: Mixology Certification (2010)
Britta and Jeff debate going to a bar called "Red Poets Society."
Britta and Jeff debate going to a bar called "Red Poets Society."
The Cleveland Show: The Blue, the Gray and the Brown (2011)
mentioned by Holt
mentioned by Holt
Being Human: I Want You Back (From the Dead) (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
The Beaver (2011)
Referenced in Porter's graduation speech
Referenced in Porter's graduation speech
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.9 (2011)
Christy describes "Cracks" as a hot, naughty British schoolgirl version of the film
Christy describes "Cracks" as a hot, naughty British schoolgirl version of the film
30 Rock: Plan B (2011)
Pete says that when he was a teacher, he was like Robin Williams in the film
Pete says that when he was a teacher, he was like Robin Williams in the film
Supernatural: Season Seven, Time for a Wedding! (2011)
mentioned by Dean
mentioned by Dean
White Collar: Upper West Side Story (2012)
Peter says he told Neal to sit on a bench, not reenact "Dead Poets Society".
Peter says he told Neal to sit on a bench, not reenact "Dead Poets Society".
The Nostalgia Critic: Patch Adams (2012)
another Robin Williams movie with a contrived message
another Robin Williams movie with a contrived message
Parks and Recreation: Dave Returns (2012)
Ben quotes the line "O captain, my captain!" and then references the movie.
Ben quotes the line "O captain, my captain!" and then references the movie.
Family Guy: Viewer Mail #2 (2012)
"O captains, my captains" said to the Robin Williams
"O captains, my captains" said to the Robin Williams
House M.D.: Everybody Dies (2012)
Mentioned by House
Mentioned by House
Featured in
Peter Weir Industry Seminar 1989 (1989)
Excerpt clip
Excerpt clip
Siskel & Ebert: Star Trek V/No Holds Barred/Dead Poets Society/Let's Get Lost/Renegades (1989)
Clips are shown. Movie is reviewed.
Clips are shown. Movie is reviewed.
Siskel & Ebert: L.A. Story/Sleeping with the Enemy/The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Clips are shown for the Robin Williams segment.
Clips are shown for the Robin Williams segment.
Disney Through the Decades (2001)
clips
clips
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (2005)
The quote "Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary." is #95 on the list.
The quote "Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary." is #95 on the list.
Dead Poets: A Look Back (2006)
clips shown
clips shown
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006)
This film is #52 on the list.
This film is #52 on the list.
20 to 1: 50 to 01: Great Movie One Liners (2007)
Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on the line "Carpe Diem! Seize the day, boys."
Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on the line "Carpe Diem! Seize the day, boys."
Best! Movies! Ever!: Hot for Teacher (2007)
clips are shown
clips are shown
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Up in the Air/Everybody's Fine/Brothers (2009)
John Keating takes the #1 top movie teacher
John Keating takes the #1 top movie teacher
Hollywood's Top Ten: Movie Speeches (2011)
#7
#7
Spoofed in
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Def Poet's Society (1990)
Title Spoof.
Title Spoof.
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
In & Out (1997)
Dead Students Society (1998)
Family Guy: Fast Times at Buddy Cianci Jr. High (2005)
"O Captain, my captain" in end
"O Captain, my captain" in end
Muchachada nui: Episode #3.2 (2009)
Spoofs in segment "La Academia" the final standing-on-the-desks scene.
Spoofs in segment "La Academia" the final standing-on-the-desks scene.
Community: Introduction to Film (2009)
Professor Whitman teaches his class like Robin Williams in Dead Poet's Society
Professor Whitman teaches his class like Robin Williams in Dead Poet's Society
How I Met Your Mother: Robin 101 (2009)
Barney does the famous "O captain, my captain!" scene of Dead Poets Society to call a leaving Ted back to teach him more about Robin
Barney does the famous "O captain, my captain!" scene of Dead Poets Society to call a leaving Ted back to teach him more about Robin
