Mr. Holland's Opus
1995, English. Directed by Stephen Herek.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 478 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mr. Holland's Opus
Mr. Holland's Opus is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen HerekDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 29 December 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Patrick Sheane Duncan
- Budget
- $31M
- Box office
- $106M
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Mr. Holland's Opus: quick answers
Is Mr. Holland's Opus worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 478 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mr. Holland's Opus?
Mr. Holland's Opus runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Does Mr. Holland's Opus have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mr. Holland's Opus. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mr. Holland's Opus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Holland's Opus is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Holland's Opus on?
Mr. Holland's Opus is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Holland's Opus?
If you liked Mr. Holland's Opus, try The Soloist, TÁR, Great Balls of Fire!.
Who directed Mr. Holland's Opus?
Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) was directed by Stephen Herek and stars Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas.