Mr. Holland's Opus

June 26, 2004 B. John 520 Views

Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)

A frustrated composer finds fulfillment as a high school music teacher.

Directed by
Stephen Herek

Genres
Drama, Music

Cast
Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas, Olympia Dukakis, William H. Macy, Alicia Witt, Terrence Dashon Howard, Damon Whitaker, Jean Louisa Kelly, Alexandra Boyd, Nicholas John Renner, Joseph Anderson, Anthony Natale, Joanna Gleason, Beth Maitland

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I liked this movie a lot. Dreyfuss’ character reminded me a lot of my high school band director in his committment. The message of the story is to pursue your dream, and be who you are.

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