Mr. Holland's Opus

(1995)Directed by Stephen Herek143 min · PGDrama, Music
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.

Richard Dreyfussas Glenn Holland
Glenne Headlyas Iris Holland
Jay Thomasas Bill Meister
Olympia Dukakisas Principal Jacobs
William H. Macyas Vice Principal Gene Wolters
Alicia Wittas Gertrude Lang
Terrence Howardas Louis Russ
Damon Whitakeras Bobby Tidd
Jean Louisa Kellyas Rowena Morgan
Alexandra Boydas Sarah Olmstead
Nicholas John Renneras Cole at 6 Years Old
Joseph Andersonas Cole at 15 Years Old
Anthony Nataleas Cole at 28 Years Old
Joanna Gleasonas Gertrude Lang as an adult
Beth Maitlandas Deaf School Principal
Patrick Fongas Study Hall Student
Benjamin J. Dixonas Mr. Mims
Kathryn Arnettas Ms. Swedlin
Freeman O. Corbinas Mr. Sullivan
Moira Feeneyas Ms. Godfrey
Joshua Minnickas Mr. Shapiro
Ashley Hamrickas Miss Reeves
Janine Shouseas Miss Schumaker
Spencer Rivieraas Mr. Hosta