Mr. Holland’s Opus

Glenn Holland is a man driven by his passion for music in 1965 when he decides to become a high school music teacher as a means to an end – the creation of an epic masterpiece. However, as time progresses and the decades roll by without seeing the completion of this grand composition, Glenn finds himself unexpectedly inspired by the lives he has touched through teaching. As he watches his students grow, learn, and find their own musical talents nurtured under his guidance, Holland is forced to reconsider his life's purpose – discovering that the true value of his work might not lie in a single composition but in the impact he has on countless young lives. This film explores themes of self-discovery, ambition, and the transformative power of music education.