 Mr. Holland's Opus 1995   PG, 143 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Stephen Herek
Cast: Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Olympia Dukakis, Jay Thomas, Alicia Witt, William H. Macy, Joanna Gleason, Terrence Howard, Damon Whitaker, Jean Louisa Kelly
What starts out as a temporary teaching job turns into a 30-year career for music teacher Mr. Holland (Richard Dreyfuss). Sadly, his son is deaf and will never hear music, but father and son manage to form an inspiring bond that transcends the father's love for music. A Disney change-of-pace. Dreyfuss was nominated for an Academy Award. 2 User Reviews
| User Reviews |
| | Coach Ed 07/06/2012 | | I went back to school to become a teacher after watching this movie. I had given up on my dreams many years earlier, but with the help of my family, I am now the kind of teacher Mr. Holland tried to be. I don't agree with his politics, but RD is certainly a superior actor. |
| | On of my favorite movies | Anonymous 07/29/2011 | | Mr Dreyfuss created a lasting character that I will always remember warmly-- it reminded me of my years in school and a my wonderful music teacher Mr Risner |
|
|  | |
|  | | Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) |
| |
| Oscar: Best Actor for The Goodbye Girl (1977) |
|
| Oscar: Best Supporting Actress for Moonstruck (1987) |
In The News
|
