Mr. Holland's Opus
“Of all the lives he changed, the one that changed the most was his own.”
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.
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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
Anthony Natale
Cole at 28 Years Old
Joanna Gleason
Gertrude Lang as an adult
Beth Maitland
Deaf School Principal
Patrick Fong
Study Hall Student
Benjamin J. Dixon
Mr. Mims
Kathryn Arnett
Ms. Swedlin
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$31M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$106.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.43x
+$75.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Herek
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Sheane Duncan
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen
- Original Title
- Mr. Holland's Opus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Budget
- $31M
- Worldwide Gross
- $106.3M
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, The Charlie Mopic Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Herek
Patrick Sheane Duncan
Michael Kamen
Oliver Wood
Trudy Ship
Michael Nolin, Robert W. Cort, Ted Field, Scott Kroopf, Patrick Sheane Duncan
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Nolin
Producer
Robert W. Cort
Producer
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Oliver Wood
Director of Photography
Ted Field
Producer
Stephen Herek
Director
Steve Boyum
Stunt Coordinator
David Nichols
Production Design
Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Costume Design
Trudy Ship
Editor
Patrick Sheane Duncan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Holland's Opus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Holland's Opus 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 directed Mr. Holland's Opus?
Mr. Holland's Opus was directed by Stephen Herek.
Who stars in Mr. Holland's Opus?
The principal cast of Mr. Holland's Opus includes Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas, Olympia Dukakis, William H. Macy.
When was Mr. Holland's Opus released and how long is it?
Mr. Holland's Opus was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mr. Holland's Opus?
Mr. Holland's Opus had a reported production budget of $31M and grossed $106.3M at the worldwide box office (3.43 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Holland's Opus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Holland's Opus was composed by Michael Kamen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Holland's Opus?
Mr. Holland's Opus holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).