Mr. Holland's Opus

– In 1965, passionate musician Glenn Holland takes a day job as a high school music teacher, convinced..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 23 Minutes
Release Year:
1995
Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)

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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Producing Country:
USA
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Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) - Trailer

Release Date:

19 Jan 1996

Language:

English, American Sign Language

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Stephen Herek

Writer:

Patrick Sheane Duncan

Main Actors:

Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas, Olympia Dukakis

Plot:

Glenn Holland is a musician and composer who takes a teaching job to pay the rent while, in his 'spare time', he can strive to achieve his true goal - compose one memorable piece of music to leave his mark on the world. As Holland discovers 'Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans' and as the years unfold the joy of sharing his contagious passion for music with his students becomes his new definition of success.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 4 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
75%
Metacritic:
59%