Mr. Holland's Opus

Directed by Stephen Herek
PG
1995    2h 23mDrama, Music
7.475%84%7.0
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Glenn Holland is a musician and composer who takes a teaching job to pay the rent while, in his 'spare time', he can strive to achieve his true goal - compose one memorable piece of music to leave his mark on the world. As Holland discovers 'Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans' and as the years unfold the joy of sharing his contagious passion for music with his students becomes his new definition of success.
  • Richard DreyfussGlenn Holland
  • Glenne HeadlyIris Holland
  • Jay ThomasBill Meister
  • Olympia DukakisPrincipal Jacobs
  • William H. MacyVice Principal Gene Wolters
  • Alicia WittGertrude Lang
  • Terrence HowardLouis Russ
  • Damon WhitakerBobby Tidd
  • Jean Louisa KellyRowena Morgan
  • Alexandra BoydSarah Olmstead
  • Nicholas John RennerCole at 6 Years Old
  • Joseph AndersonCole at 15 Years Old
  • Anthony NataleCole at 28 Years Old
  • Joanna GleasonGertrude Lang as an adult
  • Beth MaitlandDeaf School Principal
  • Patrick FongStudy Hall Student
  • Benjamin J. DixonMr. Mims
  • Kathryn ArnettMs. Swedlin
  • Freeman O. CorbinMr. Sullivan
  • Moira FeeneyMs. Godfrey

Mr. Holland's Opus Ratings & Reviews

  • mickerdooOctober 27, 2025
    The type of impact that every person hopes they have on the people around them. Heartbreaking and rewarding.
  • Randy SmithJanuary 5, 2026
    Mr. Hollands Opus is an amazing movie about just how much teachers sacrifice and also how much of an impact they leave on their students lives. This was one of my mothers favorite movies and everytime I watch it, it reminds me of her.

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