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

7) Dangerous Minds (1995)

Michelle Pfeiffer in Dangerous Minds | Image via Hollywood Pictures
Michelle Pfeiffer in Dangerous Minds | Image via Hollywood Pictures

The 1995 film tells the story of LouAnne Johnson, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, a former Marine who becomes a teacher in a tough inner-city high school. Much like Robin Williams' character in Dead Poets Society, LouAnne uses unconventional teaching methods to teach her students, inspiring them to strive for better lives and break free from the cycle of poverty and violence.

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