Mr. Holland's Opus
"Of all the lives he changed, the one that changed the most was his own."
Originally released in 1995. Mr. Holland's Opus is a drama/music film. directed by Stephen Herek. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, and Jay Thomas
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (438 votes)
Budget
$31M
Production budget
Box Office
$106.3M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
as Glenn Holland
Glenne Headly
as Iris Holland
Jay Thomas
as Bill Meister
Olympia Dukakis
as Principal Jacobs
William H. Macy
as Vice Principal Gene Wolters
Alicia Witt
as Gertrude Lang
Terrence Howard
as Louis Russ
Damon Whitaker
as Bobby Tidd
Jean Louisa Kelly
as Rowena Morgan
Alexandra Boyd
as Sarah Olmstead
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Revenue
- $106,300,000
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures
- Interscope Communications
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- The Charlie Mopic Company
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 deca...
Who directed Mr. Holland's Opus?
Mr. Holland's Opus was directed by Stephen Herek.
How long is Mr. Holland's Opus?
Mr. Holland's Opus has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was Mr. Holland's Opus released?
Mr. Holland's Opus was released on December 29, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mr. Holland's Opus?
The main cast of Mr. Holland's Opus includes Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas, Olympia Dukakis, William H. Macy.
Is Mr. Holland's Opus worth watching?
Mr. Holland's Opus has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 438 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.