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Mr. Holland's Opus

PG19952h 23mStephen Herek

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

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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High SchoolHusband Wife RelationshipComposerMusic TeacherMentorDeaf-mutePortland, OregonMarching BandTeacher Student RelationshipHigh School Teacher

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What is Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) 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 stars in Mr. Holland's Opus?

Mr. Holland's Opus stars Richard Dreyfuss (Glenn Holland), Glenne Headly (Iris Holland), Jay Thomas (Bill Meister), Olympia Dukakis (Principal Jacobs), William H. Macy (Vice Principal Gene Wolters). The film was directed by Stephen Herek.

How long is Mr. Holland's Opus?

Mr. Holland's Opus has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated PG.

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