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

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Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird | Image via A24

6) Good Will Hunting (1997)

Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting | Image via Miramax Films

Good Will Hunting follows the story of Will Hunting, played by Matt Damon, a brilliant but troubled young man who works as a janitor at MIT. Despite his extraordinary intellect, Will is struggling with deep-seated emotional issues and a troubled past. His life takes a turn when he is discovered by a professor and starts therapy with a compassionate psychologist, Sean Maguire, played by Robin Williams. Much like in Dead Poets Society, the film explores themes of mentorship, personal growth, and the power of human connection.