How long is Mr. Holland's Opus?

Mr. Holland's Opus is 2 h 23 min long (143 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:23 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Mr. Holland's Opus rated?

Mr. Holland's Opus is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Mr. Holland's Opus?

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Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) runs 2 h 23 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.0 from 476 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 23 min — ends 10:23 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Drama, Music
Released: December 29, 1995
TMDB rating: 7.0 / 10 from 476 votes
Director: Stephen Herek
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas, Olympia Dukakis
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Disney Plus (subscription).

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How long is Mr. Holland's Opus?: Mr. Holland's Opus is 2 h 23 min long (143 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:23 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Mr. Holland's Opus rated?: Mr. Holland's Opus is rated PG in the US.
Is Mr. Holland's Opus a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Mr. Holland's Opus?: In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Disney Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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