Name: Mr. Holland's Opus
Director: Stephen Herek
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1995
Duration: 143 min
Cast: Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas, Olympia Dukakis, William H. Macy

What Mr. Holland's Opus Is About

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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What is Mr. Holland's Opus about?

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.

Where can I watch Mr. Holland's Opus?

Mr. Holland's Opus is available to watch on digital platforms such as Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Mr. Holland's Opus?

Mr. Holland's Opus runs for 143 minutes (2h 23m).

When did Mr. Holland's Opus come out?

Mr. Holland's Opus was released in 1995.

Who directed Mr. Holland's Opus?

Mr. Holland's Opus was directed by Stephen Herek.

Who stars in Mr. Holland's Opus?

Mr. Holland's Opus stars Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas, Olympia Dukakis.

What is Mr. Holland's Opus's rating?

Mr. Holland's Opus holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.