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Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) -- A frustrated composer finds fulfillment as a high school music teacher.

Overview

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7.1/10   16,103 votes
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Director:
Stephen Herek
Writer (WGA):
Patrick Sheane Duncan (written by)
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Release Date:
19 January 1996 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Music more
Tagline:
We are your symphony Mr. Holland. We are the melodies and the notes of your opus. We are the music of your life. more
Plot:
A frustrated composer finds fulfillment as a high school music teacher. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 4 nominations more
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(16 articles)
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User Comments:
A beautiful film... more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Richard Dreyfuss ... Glenn Holland

Glenne Headly ... Iris Holland
Jay Thomas ... Bill Meister

Olympia Dukakis ... Principal Jacobs

William H. Macy ... Vice Principal Wolters (as W.H. Macy)

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
Anthony Natale ... Cole at 28 Years Old

Joanna Gleason ... Adult Gertrude
Beth Maitland ... Deaf School Principal
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for mild language.
Runtime:
143 min
Country:
USA
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

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Trivia:
Richard Dreyfuss plays a husband and teacher whose first name is "Glenn." It is interesting to note that the actual first name of the actress who plays his wife is "Glenne." more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: During the 1964-1965 school year, Mr. Holland helps his class appreciate Bach by showing the connection between a Bach composition and "A Lover's Concerto" by the Toys. The record came out in fall 1965, during the next school year. more
Quotes:
Adult Gertrude Lang: Mr. Holland had a profound influence on my life and on a lot of lives I know. But I have a feeling that he considers a great part of his own life misspent. Rumor had it he was always working on this symphony of his. And this was going to make him famous... more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Phil Hartman/Gin Blossoms (#21.16)" (1996) more
Soundtrack:
SYMPHONY No. 3 IN E-FLAT MAJOR more

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36 out of 41 people found the following comment useful:-
A beautiful film..., 23 April 2003
Author: lady_colubris

The first time I saw this film was in the movie theater with one of my best friends--both of us musicians. By the time we left, both of us were bawling our eyes out. This film is very touching and well done. Granted, there are accuracy errors (every film has those) and I've noticed several complaints about the music in the final scene (why are people so nitpicky?). I had a band director much like Mr. Holland when I was in middle school, a man who struggled at first as a teacher but soon became a beloved and inspiring director. Every time I watch this film I think of that man, and how he changed my life for the better. It's a movie I can truly relate to.

Okay, enough reminiscing. :P If you want a film that will tug your heartstrings, this is it. Rating 9 out of 10.

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