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Score: A Film Music Documentary

Film · 2017

Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Matt Schraderdirector · writer · executive producer · editor
  2. Kenny Holmeseditor · cinematographer · producer
  3. Nate Goldcinematographer · producer
  4. Nobuko Todaexecutive producer
  5. Ryan Taubertcomposer
  6. Trevor Thompsonproducer
  7. Tim Spriggsproducer
  8. Robert Kraftproducer

On screen

  1. Quincy Joneslead actor
  2. Randy Newmanlead actor
  3. Danny Elfmanlead actor
  4. Hans Zimmerlead actor
  5. Trent Reznorsupporting actor
  6. Atticus Rosssupporting actor
  7. James Cameronsupporting actor
  8. Bear McCrearysupporting actor
  9. Howard Shoresupporting actor
  10. Mark Mothersbaughsupporting actor
  11. Alexandre Desplatsupporting actor
  12. Jon Burlingameguest actor
  13. Conrad Popeguest actor
  14. Mitchell Leibguest actor
  15. Paul Broucekguest actor
  16. J. Ralphguest actor
  17. Mervyn Warrenguest actor
  18. Buck Sandersguest actor
  19. Joe Kraemerguest actor
  20. Elliot Goldenthalguest actor
  21. Dario Marianelliguest actor
  22. Steve Jablonskyguest actor
  23. Tom Holkenborgguest actor
  24. David Arnoldguest actor
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From the people who made Score: A Film Music Documentary

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  1. Hudson Hawk1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. ULTRAMAN2019 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  3. Ghost in the Shell: SAC_20452020 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  4. Code 82016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. Anna and the King1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. The Mambo Kings1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. Code 8 Part II2024 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. In Search of Darkness2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  9. Code 82019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. The Color PurpleQuincy Jones1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. ¡Three Amigos!Randy Newman1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. The Making of 'The Color Purple'Quincy Jones2003 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  4. Avatar 5James Cameron2031 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. Avatar 4James Cameron2029 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. In Cold BloodQuincy Jones1967 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. TRON: AresTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2025 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  8. The Out-of-TownersQuincy Jones1970 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Mackenna's GoldQuincy Jones1969 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. AvalonRandy Newman1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. MirageQuincy Jones1965 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Thriller 40Quincy Jones2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. The Anderson TapesQuincy Jones1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)Randy Newman2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. The Deadly AffairQuincy Jones1967 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. The Vietnam WarTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2017 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  17. The Hot RockQuincy Jones1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Spy KidsDanny Elfman2001 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  19. The KillerTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2023 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  20. TitanicJames Cameron1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. Bob & Carol & Ted & AliceQuincy Jones1969 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Marriage StoryRandy Newman2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. The Italian JobQuincy Jones1969 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. MankTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2020 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  25. Empire of LightTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2022 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  26. In the Heat of the NightQuincy Jones1967 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. The TerminatorJames Cameron1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. QuincyQuincy Jones2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. SteelQuincy JonesMervyn Warren1997 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  30. Alita: Battle AngelJames Cameron2019 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  31. ParenthoodRandy Newman1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. They Call Me Mister Tibbs!Quincy Jones1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. The AbyssJames Cameron1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. PleasantvilleRandy Newman1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. The GetawayQuincy Jones1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. Mike's New CarRandy Newman2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. 22 vs. EarthTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2021 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  38. Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious FiveHans Zimmer2008 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  39. The Social NetworkTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2010 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  40. WavesTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2019 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  41. AliensJames Cameron1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Gone GirlTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2014 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  43. Avatar: The Way of WaterJames Cameron2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. AvatarJames Cameron2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Hans Zimmer: Hollywood RebelHans Zimmer2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. The PawnbrokerQuincy Jones1965 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. AwakeningsRandy Newman1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Cactus FlowerQuincy Jones1969 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. Kung Fu Panda HolidayHans Zimmer2010 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  50. The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirQuincy Jones1990 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  51. The PaperRandy Newman1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. Terminator 2: Judgment DayJames Cameron1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. The Girl with the Dragon TattooTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2011 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  54. Smilla's Sense of SnowHans ZimmerHarry Gregson-Williams1997 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  55. After the HuntTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2025 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  56. Ghosts of the AbyssJames Cameron2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. MaverickRandy Newman1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Toy Story 3Randy Newman2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. Piranha II: The SpawningJames Cameron1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. mid90sTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2018 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  61. A Civil ActionDanny Elfman1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. LeatherheadsRandy Newman2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Men in BlackDanny Elfman1997 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  64. Blue Planet IIHans Zimmer2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  65. SeabiscuitRandy Newman2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Dolores ClaiborneDanny Elfman1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. Avatar: Fire and AshJames Cameron2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. The Woman in the WindowDanny Elfman2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. Inception: The Cobol JobHans Zimmer2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the MastersHans ZimmerJohn Powell2011 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  71. ChallengersTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2024 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  72. Capturing AvatarJames Cameron2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. Black BeautyDanny Elfman1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. Dark AngelJames Cameron2000 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  75. The GorgeTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2025 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  76. RagtimeRandy Newman1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. True LiesJames Cameron1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. Through the WormholeHans Zimmer2010 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  79. A Bug's LifeRandy Newman1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. MichaelRandy Newman1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. Bird BoxTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2018 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  82. RestlessDanny Elfman2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. It's ComplicatedHans ZimmerHeitor Pereira2009 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  84. Meet the ParentsRandy Newman2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. QueerTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2024 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  86. Before the FloodTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2016 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  87. Red DragonDanny Elfman2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. Amazing StoriesDanny Elfman1986 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  89. Meet the FockersRandy Newman2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. Bones and AllTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2022 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  91. The Nightmare Before ChristmasDanny Elfman1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  92. CitizenfourTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2014 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  93. Sleepy Hollow: Behind the LegendDanny Elfman2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. The Last DaysHans Zimmer1998 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  95. Mars Attacks!Danny Elfman1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  96. Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the ScrollHans Zimmer2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. Extreme MeasuresDanny Elfman1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  98. Fifty Shades DarkerDanny Elfman2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  99. Strange DaysJames Cameron1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. Get Rich or Die Tryin'Quincy Jones2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  101. To Die ForDanny Elfman1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  102. The NaturalRandy Newman1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  103. Big FishDanny Elfman2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  104. The Princess and the FrogRandy Newman2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  105. InstinctDanny Elfman1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  106. HulkDanny Elfman2003 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  107. Regarding HenryHans Zimmer1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  108. NovocaineDanny Elfman2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  109. Thelma & LouiseHans Zimmer1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  110. HitchcockDanny Elfman2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  111. Toy StoryRandy Newman1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  112. Taking WoodstockDanny Elfman2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  113. The Unknown KnownDanny Elfman2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  114. Proof of LifeDanny Elfman2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  115. The FranchiseTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2024 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  116. From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital FilmmakingJames Cameron2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  117. James and the Giant PeachRandy Newman1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  118. Terminator: Dark FateJames Cameron2019 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  119. Promised LandDanny Elfman2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  120. Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator'Hans Zimmer2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  121. Men in Black 3Danny Elfman2012 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  122. Men in Black IIDanny Elfman2002 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  123. FlubberDanny Elfman1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. The Girl on the TrainDanny Elfman2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  125. The Last FaceHans Zimmer2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  126. A Simple PlanDanny Elfman1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  127. Something's Gotta GiveHans Zimmer2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  128. Anywhere but HereDanny Elfman1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  129. BeetlejuiceDanny Elfman1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  130. HeartbreakersDanny Elfman2001 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  131. FreewayDanny Elfman1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  132. Hellboy II: The Golden ArmyDanny Elfman2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  133. Midnight RunDanny Elfman1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  134. Edward ScissorhandsDanny Elfman1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  135. The FrightenersDanny Elfman1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  136. Monsters, Inc.Randy Newman2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  137. Alice Through the Looking GlassDanny Elfman2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  138. Alice in WonderlandDanny Elfman2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  139. DraculaDanny Elfman2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  140. Big Top Pee-weeDanny Elfman1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  141. Bel-AirQuincy Jones2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  142. Pee-wee's Big AdventureDanny Elfman1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  143. Fifty Shades of GreyDanny Elfman2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  144. Send HelpDanny Elfman2026 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  145. Sound CityTrent Reznor2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. BatmanDanny Elfman1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  147. Patriots DayTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2016 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  148. HannibalHans Zimmer2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  149. The Boss BabyHans Zimmer2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  150. Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the DesertHans Zimmer2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  151. Green CardHans Zimmer1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  152. Darkman III: Die Darkman DieDanny Elfman1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  153. My Beautiful LaundretteHans Zimmer1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  154. Point BreakJames Cameron1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  155. The HolidayHans Zimmer2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  156. The WizQuincy Jones1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  157. DumboDanny Elfman2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  158. Toy Story 5Randy Newman2026 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  159. Rambo: First Blood Part IIJames Cameron1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  160. MilkDanny Elfman2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  161. Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryDanny Elfman2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  162. Good Will HuntingDanny Elfman1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  163. Monsters UniversityRandy Newman2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  164. The Next Three DaysDanny Elfman2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  165. ToysHans Zimmer1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  166. Forbidden ZoneDanny Elfman1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  167. MADtvQuincy Jones1995 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  168. Toy Story 4Randy Newman2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  169. SanctumJames Cameron2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  170. Chill FactorHans ZimmerJohn Powell1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  171. Something to Talk AboutHans Zimmer1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  172. Planet of the ApesDanny Elfman2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  173. Batman ReturnsDanny Elfman1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  174. 9Danny Elfman2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  175. SoulTrent ReznorAtticus Ross2020 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  176. ScroogedDanny Elfman1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  177. Spider-ManDanny Elfman2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  178. Real SteelDanny Elfman2011 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  179. Megamind: The Button of DoomHans Zimmer2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  180. Dark ShadowsDanny Elfman2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  181. Fifty Shades FreedDanny Elfman2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  182. Dick TracyDanny Elfman1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  183. Renaissance ManHans Zimmer1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  184. Planet Earth IIHans Zimmer2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  185. Winter's TaleHans Zimmer2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  186. Dead PresidentsDanny Elfman1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  187. Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: WedlockedHans Zimmer2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  188. Toy Story 2Randy Newman1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  189. The End of the TourDanny Elfman2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  190. NotoriousDanny Elfman2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  191. The Family ManDanny Elfman2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared