Storyline
In 1965, passionate musician Glenn Holland takes a day job as a high school music teacher, convinced it's just a small obstacle on the road to his true calling: writing a historic opus. As the decades roll by with the composition unwritten but generations of students inspired through his teaching, Holland must redefine his life's purpose.
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Cast & Crew
Richard Dreyfuss
Glenn Holland
Glenne Headly
Iris Holland
Jay Thomas
Bill Meister
Olympia Dukakis
Principal Jacobs
William H. Macy
Vice Principal Gene Wolters
Alicia Witt
Gertrude Lang
Terrence Howard
Louis Russ
Damon Whitaker
Bobby Tidd
Jean Louisa Kelly
Rowena Morgan
Alexandra Boyd
Sarah Olmstead
Nicholas John Renner
Cole at 6 Years Old
Joseph Anderson
Cole at 15 Years Old
Frequently Asked Questions
Mr. Holland's Opus was released on December 29, 1995.
The runtime of Mr. Holland's Opus is 2h 23m.
Mr. Holland's Opus is a Drama, Music movie.
Mr. Holland's Opus has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Mr. Holland's Opus is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Mr. Holland's Opus was directed by Stephen Herek.
The main cast of Mr. Holland's Opus includes Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas.
Mr. Holland's Opus is originally in English.