Movie
Mr. Holland's Opus
Of all the lives he changed, the one that changed the most was his own.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Mr. Holland's Opus
Cast
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 TiddCredits
- Directed by
- Stephen Herek
- Written by
- Patrick Sheane Duncan
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $31M
- Box office
- $106.3M
Production
Hollywood PicturesUnited States
Interscope CommunicationsUnited States
PolyGram Filmed EntertainmentUnited States- The Charlie Mopic Company
