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Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)

"Of all the lives he changed, the one that changed the most was his own."

7.019952h 23mEN
DramaMusic

Directed by Stephen Herek

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

2h 23m

Language

EN

Release

December 29, 1995

Director

Stephen Herek

Official Trailer

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Overview

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, H...

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Glenn Holland

Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly

Iris Holland

Jay Thomas

Jay Thomas

Bill Meister

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

Principal Jacobs

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Vice Principal Gene Wolters

Alicia Witt

Alicia Witt

Gertrude Lang

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Louis Russ

Damon Whitaker

Damon Whitaker

Bobby Tidd

Jean Louisa Kelly

Jean Louisa Kelly

Rowena Morgan

Alexandra Boyd

Alexandra Boyd

Sarah Olmstead

Nicholas John Renner

Nicholas John Renner

Cole at 6 Years Old

Joseph Anderson

Joseph Anderson

Cole at 15 Years Old

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Mr. Holland's Opus (1995), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Mr. Holland's Opus. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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