19 heartfelt dramas you must watch if you loved Dead Poets Society 

Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird | Image via A24
Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird | Image via A24

8) Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

Julia Roberts in Mona Lisa Smile | Image via Columbia Pictures
Julia Roberts in Mona Lisa Smile | Image via Columbia Pictures

Directed by Mike Newell, The film features Katherine Watson, played by Julia Roberts, a progressive art history professor who challenges her students at Wellesley College in the 1950s to think independently and question societal norms. Her unconventional teaching methods inspire young women to pursue their own ambitions and break free from traditional expectations. Just like the Dead Poets Society, this film explores themes of empowerment, personal growth, and the transformative impact of an inspiring educator.

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