Hulu Adds One of the Best Robin Williams Movies That Never Gets Old

Robin Williams‘ legacy in Hollywood is undeniable. A one-of-a-kind talent who remains a beloved figure today, Williams shone on the silver screen over a period of four decades. The actor is well-remembered for his exceptional comedic talent in Mrs. Doubtfire, The Birdcage, and Good Morning, Vietnam, but also delivered moving dramatic performances in films such as Good Will Hunting and The Fisher King. Fans of the actor can now stream one of Williams’ best movies ever after it finally made its way back to streaming this month.

Director Peter Weir’s beloved 1989 movie Dead Poets Society started streaming on Hulu on September 12th. The award-winning coming-of-age drama is set at a prestigious New England boys’ boarding school in 1959 and stars Robin Williams as John Keating, the school’s unconventional new English teacher who inspires his students to rebel against convention and take a more meaningful perspective on life through his teaching of poetry. The movie, written by Tom Schulman, also stars Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Robert Sean Leonard, and Gale Hansen, among others.

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Why You Should Watch Dead Poets Society

Dead Poets Society is widely considered a classic film and remains beloved to this day, and for good reason. The movie features one of Williams’ strongest and most impactful performances, his portrayal of John Keating incredibly passionate and packed with emotional depth, something that is balanced with Williams’ classic humor. The rest of the young cast shines throughout the film as incredibly relatable teen characters facing relatable obstacles in life. With a powerful and thought-provoking screenplay and direction, beautiful visuals, and a great soundtrack, the film has great rewatch value and continues to resonate with audiences decades after its release, making it a timeless classic.

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Dead Poets Society still receives plenty of love today, and it garnered some worthy attention upon its release. The movie was the fifth-highest-grossing film of 1989 with a worldwide box office haul of over $235 million. It was also a critical darling and took home numerous awards and nominations, even winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The movie’s cast also received plenty of attention, with Williams earning numerous nominations for his lead role. Dead Poets Society earned the “Certified Fresh” distinction on Rotten Tomatoes with an 84% critics’ score. The film’s audience rating stands at 92%.

Other New Movies Now on Hulu

Dead Poets Society isn’t the only movie worth watching on Hulu this month. The streamer’s September 2025 content list has already brought several great movies to the platform, including the seminal ‘90s classic Clueless, which continues to entertain generations of movie lovers. Sticking to comedies, Hulu also started streaming The 40-Year-Old Virgin on September 1st as the Steve Carell-starring movie celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Hulu’s streaming options this month also include titles like School Of Rock, Amsterdam, Mean Girls (2004), and the Night at the Museum movies. With spooky season in full swing, the streamer also features a great list of horror movies that are freshly streaming, such as Evil Dead Rise, Jennifer’s Body, and The Nun II.

Are you excited to see Dead Poets Society on a new streaming service? Will you be streaming it on Hulu? Let us know in the comments!