Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)
Kernel Score: 76% · 443 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Music
Released: 1995-12-29
Runtime: 143 minutes
Where to watch Mr. Holland's Opus
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Mr. Holland's Opus parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Mr. Holland's Opus is a heartfelt PG drama about a music teacher's decades-long dedication to his students.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Stephen Herek
Cast
- Richard Dreyfuss as Glenn Holland
- Glenne Headly as Iris Holland
- Jay Thomas as Bill Meister
- Olympia Dukakis as Principal Jacobs
- William H. Macy as Vice Principal Gene Wolters
- Alicia Witt as Gertrude Lang
- Terrence Howard as Louis Russ
- Damon Whitaker as Bobby Tidd
- Jean Louisa Kelly as Rowena Morgan
- Alexandra Boyd as Sarah Olmstead
Mr. Holland's Opus FAQ
Is Mr. Holland's Opus good?
Mr. Holland's Opus has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 443 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Mr. Holland's Opus?
In the US you can stream Mr. Holland's Opus on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Mr. Holland's Opus OK for kids?
Mr. Holland's Opus is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Mr. Holland's Opus is a heartfelt PG drama about a music teacher's decades-long dedication to his students.
What movies are like Mr. Holland's Opus?
If you liked Mr. Holland's Opus, try Dead Poets Society, The Miracle Worker, tick, tick... BOOM! and TÁR.