Mr. Holland's Opus (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1995, Mr. Holland's Opus is a drama, family and music film directed by Stephen Herek, running about 143 minutes. “Of All the Lives He Changed, the One That Changed the Most Was His Own.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Mr. Holland's Opus stars Richard Dreyfuss as Glenn Holland, Glenne Headly as Iris Holland, Jay Thomas as Bill Meister and Olympia Dukakis as Principal Jacobs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mr. Holland's Opus has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $106.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Holland's Opus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Holland's Opus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)?
- In US, Mr. Holland's Opus is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Holland's Opus worth watching?
- Mr. Holland's Opus holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mr. Holland's Opus?
- Mr. Holland's Opus stars Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas, Olympia Dukakis and William H. Macy.
- When was Mr. Holland's Opus released?
- Mr. Holland's Opus was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.