November 29, 2011
This is a great movie. I love it! I wish I had Mr. Holland as my music teacher :) So inspirational!
Richard Dreyfuss,
Glenne Headly,
Jay Thomas,
Olympia Dukakis,
William H. Macy
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A teacher belatedly discovers just how important his job really is in this emotional drama. Glenn Holland (Richard Dreyfuss) is a man with a deep love of music and a desire to write at least one piece... read more
Directed by: Stephen Herek
Release Date: December 29, 1995
Keywords:
inspiring,
high school,
richard dreyfuss,
those movies,
music teacher,
Richard Dreyfuss ,
Mr Holland
DVD Release Date: August 24, 1999
Stats: 2,686 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (2,686)
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October 6, 2010It's a sweet film about the sacrifices one must make. Richard Dreyfuss remains one of our more underrated actors.
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March 28, 2010As much as I like this film and, more specifically, like the performance of Richard Dreyfuss, there is one moment that absolutely makes my skin crawl. When Mr. Holland accompanies one of his students to the bus station as she leaves to pursue a music career in New York, he kisse... read more
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November 11, 2009At times mawkish and overly sentimental but still compulsively watchable. Dreyfuss gives a terrific performance aided by a cast who don't hit a wrong step. Of special note is a lovely cameo by Olympia Dukakis and a warm and wonderful turn from Glenne Headly in what could have bee... read more
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December 17, 2008I enjoyed this movie. I guess I am just a sucker for inspirational, hopeful movies - ones where the character doesn't realize the impact he is having on those around him.
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May 21, 2008As much a musical as an emotional journey, about a high school teacher who seeks fullfillment in becoming a world class composer, but instead finds it through his teaching over the course of time. Besides the wonderful music, we are also treated to a very moving performance by Ri... read more
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July 13, 2007This movie is kind of sad but it does have a very good storyline. It moves kind of slow but the end makes it worth it.
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March 12, 2007I watched this some time in high school in chorus and didn't remember much of it. I watched it again recently and I still enjoyed it. It makes me sad that art programs are being cut from schools.
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October 11, 2006Extraordinatry lifetime of a music teacher by helping his students reach their goals. Dreyfuss did very well in American sign language on the scenes to communicate with his deaf son.
Critic Reviews
January 29, 2007
Emanuel Levy, Variety
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today
An overwrought Disney weeper.
April 21, 2006
Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
Holland may have been a failed composer, but he's a master at playing the heartstrings.
January 23, 2006
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
A touching, uplifting and life-affirming winner that makes it hard to avoid leaving the theater teary-eyed, with a lump in your throat.
September 10, 2005
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Who knew the director of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was capable of making a profoundly moving drama? Full Review
April 22, 2005
Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review
One of Dreyfuss' best performances EVER.
July 14, 2003
Fred Topel, About.com
Doesn't hold up. The schmaltz doesn't work. What does "Play the sun" mean?
March 21, 2003
Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Yea, it is filled with cliches, but it still is an engaging outing.
February 23, 2003
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
'Mr. Holland's Boring Cliche'
August 21, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Extraordinary movie about how a job can be transformed into a soul-satisfying vocation. Full Review
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