Mr. Holland's Opus 1995
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatIn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Glenn Holland
as Iris Holland
as Bill Meister
as Principal Jacobs
as Vice Principal Gene Wolters
as Gertrude Lang
as Louis Russ
as Bobby Tidd
as Rowena Morgan
as Sarah Olmstead
Director:
Writer:
Patrick Sheane Duncan
Stars:
Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas, Olympia Dukakis, William H. Macy, Alicia Witt, Terrence Howard, Damon Whitaker, Jean Louisa Kelly, Alexandra Boyd,
Genres:
Drama,Music
Release Date:
1995 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
143 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Mr. Holland's Opus
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Glenn Holland
as Iris Holland
as Bill Meister
as Principal Jacobs
as Vice Principal Gene Wolters
as Gertrude Lang
as Louis Russ
as Bobby Tidd
as Rowena Morgan
as Sarah Olmstead
as Cole at 6 Years Old
as Cole at 15 Years Old
as Cole at 28 Years Old
as Gertrude Lang as an adult
as Deaf School Principal
as Study Hall Student
as Mr. Mims
as Ms. Swedlin
as Mr. Sullivan
as Ms. Godfrey
as Mr. Shapiro
as Miss Reeves
as Miss Schumaker
as Mr. Hosta
as Mr. Malone
as Mr. McMartin
as Mr. Russ
as Dr. Sorenson
as Ralph
as Ms. Wayne
as Mr. McKenzie
as Boy 2
as Boy 3
as Girl 2
as Girl 3
as Girl 4
as Deaf School Teacher
as Chaplain
as Auditioner 1
as Auditioner 2
as Auditioner 3
as Auditioner 4
as Auditioner 5
as Auditioner 6
as Auditioner 7
as Auditioner 8
as Auditioner 9
as Toby Klein
as Diner Waitress
as Football Player 1
as Football Player 2
as Football Player 3
as Football Player 4
as Football Player 5
as Football Player 6
as Billy Faraday
as Secretary
as Superintendent
as City Official
as Adult Stadler
as 1st Chair Cellist
as Graduate (uncredited)
as Auditorium extra (uncredited)
as Woman in audience (uncredited)
as Stadler (uncredited)
as Bobby Tidd as an adult (uncredited)
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