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Mr. Holland's Opus

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

★ 7.0(459)19952h 23m

Mr. Holland's Opus is streaming on Disney Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: Stephen Herek
Release date: 1995-12-29
Runtime: 2h 23m
Language: English
Box office: $106,300,000
Budget: $31,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hollywood Pictures

Mr. Holland's Opus — trailer

About Mr. Holland's Opus

Mr. Holland's Opus is a 1995 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Stephen Herek, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly and Jay Thomas. It has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 459 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mr. Holland's Opus in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss

Glenn Holland

Glenne Headly

Iris Holland

Jay Thomas

Bill Meister

Olympia Dukakis

Principal Jacobs

William H. Macy

Vice Principal Gene Wolters

Alicia Witt

Gertrude Lang

Terrence Howard

Louis Russ

Damon Whitaker

Bobby Tidd

Jean Louisa Kelly

Rowena Morgan

Alexandra Boyd

Sarah Olmstead

Nicholas John Renner

Cole at 6 Years Old

Joseph Anderson

Cole at 15 Years Old

Themes & keywords

high schoolhusband wife relationshipcomposermusic teachermentordeaf-muteportland, oregonmarching bandteacher student relationshiphigh school teacherdisabledteachingretirement partysign languagesforced retirement

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mr. Holland's Opus in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Mr. Holland's Opus on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Mr. Holland's Opus on Netflix?+

Mr. Holland's Opus is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is Mr. Holland's Opus?+

Mr. Holland's Opus has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

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 did Mr. Holland's Opus come out?+

Mr. Holland's Opus is a 1995 movie directed by Stephen Herek.

What genre is Mr. Holland's Opus?+

Mr. Holland's Opus is Drama and Music film.

Who directed Mr. Holland's Opus?+

Mr. Holland's Opus was directed by Stephen Herek.