Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)

Of all the lives he changed, the one that changed the most was his own.

Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) poster

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.

Director: Stephen Herek
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 143 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Kamen
Cinematography: Oliver Wood
Editing: Trudy Ship
Production: Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, The Charlie Mopic Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $31M
Box Office: $106M
Original Language: en

Themes

Teacher-Student Relationship, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Classical Music and Art, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

high school, husband wife relationship, composer, music teacher, mentor, deaf-mute, portland, oregon, marching band, teacher student relationship, high school teacher, disabled, teaching, retirement party, sign languages, forced retirement

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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, William H. Macy, Alicia Witt.
How long is Mr. Holland's Opus?
Mr. Holland's Opus has a runtime of 2h 23m (143 minutes).
What genre is Mr. Holland's Opus?
Mr. Holland's Opus is a Drama, Music film.
What is the budget of Mr. Holland's Opus?
Mr. Holland's Opus had a budget of $31M.
How much did Mr. Holland's Opus gross?
Mr. Holland's Opus grossed $106M worldwide.
Where was Mr. Holland's Opus produced?
Mr. Holland's Opus was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Mr. Holland's Opus?
The themes of Mr. Holland's Opus include: Teacher-Student Relationship, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Classical Music and Art, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.