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Music by John Williams

Film · 2024

His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Laurent Bouzereaudirector · producer
  2. Jason Summerseditor
  3. Sierra Nealeditor
  4. Markus Keithexecutive producer
  5. Michael Rosenbergexecutive producer
  6. David Palmereditor
  7. Bruce Marchantcinematographer
  8. Christian Schultzcinematographer
  9. Stefan Wiesencinematographer
  10. Tim Newmancinematographer
  11. Toby Thiermanncinematographer
  12. Will Brunkercinematographer
  13. Chris Johnsoncinematographer
  14. Travers Jacobscinematographer
  15. John Williamscomposer
  16. Ryan Carliproducer
  17. Anna Yeagerproducer
  18. Ben Haslerproducer
  19. Justin T. Feldmanmusic supervisor
  20. Steven Spielbergproducer
  21. Meredith Kaulfersproducer
  22. Jacqui Lopezproducer
  23. Darryl Frankproducer
  24. Justin Falveyproducer

On screen

  1. Emanuel Axlead actor
  2. John Williamslead actor
  3. J.J. Abramslead actor
  4. Steven Spielberglead actor
  5. Ethan Gruskasupporting actor
  6. Javier C. Hernándezsupporting actor
  7. Ron Howardsupporting actor
  8. Gustavo Dudamelsupporting actor
  9. Kate Capshawsupporting actor
  10. Paul Hirschsupporting actor
  11. Chris Columbussupporting actor
  12. Kathleen Kennedyguest actor
  13. Frank Marshallguest actor
  14. Alex Rossguest actor
  15. Anne-Sophie Mutterguest actor
  16. Helen Wargelinguest actor
  17. Jenny Williamsguest actor
  18. Karen Johnsonguest actor
  19. Simone Porterguest actor
  20. Thomas Hootenguest actor
  21. Barbara Ruickguest actor
  22. Elvis Mitchellguest actor
  23. Itzhak Perlmanguest actor
  24. Kenneth Wannbergguest actor
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From the people who made Music by John Williams

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  1. The Making of 'The Lost World'1997 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  2. The Making of '1941'1996 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  3. The Making of 'Jaws'1995 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  4. The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams2002 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  5. Tales from the Future2010 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  6. Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins2014 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  7. Making 'Taxi Driver'1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures2014 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  9. The Fabelmans: A Family in Film2023 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  10. The Making of 'The Color Purple'2003 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  11. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'2001 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  12. The Making of 'American Graffiti'1998 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  13. The Stories of West Side Story2022 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  14. Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck2013 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  15. The Making of 'Cape Fear'2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. no artwork
    Creating A.I.2002 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  17. Marty, Life Is Short2026 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared
  18. Three Kinds of Close Encounters2017 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  19. Raging Bull: Before the Fight2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Return to Jurassic Park2011 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  21. The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'1996 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  22. Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy2003 · FilmStrong· 8 shared
  23. Jim Henson Idea Man2024 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  24. Capturing Avatar2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera2003 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  26. Five Came Back2017 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  27. Five Came Back2017 · TV seriesStrong· 6 shared
  28. The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  29. Lucy and Desi2022 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  30. The Making of 'Jurassic Park'1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  31. Churchill at War2024 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  32. We Are: The Brooklyn Saints2021 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  33. A Case of the Cold War: Bridge of Spies2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  34. Young Sherlock Holmes1985 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  35. Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet2022 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  36. The 'E.T.' Journals2012 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  37. The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'1984 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  38. Judy Blume Forever2023 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  39. Why We Hate2019 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  40. Murf the Surf: Jewels, Jesus, and Mayhem in the USA2023 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  41. Choir2024 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  42. Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero2011 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  43. Joe Versus the Volcano1990 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  44. Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return2022 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  45. Breakthrough2015 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  46. Frida2024 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
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    Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing2026 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  48. Dad1989 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  49. The Day Sports Stood Still2021 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  50. Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel2021 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  51. Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer2021 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  52. A Wish for Wings That Work1991 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  53. All the Way2016 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  54. Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields2022 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  55. Back to the Future1985 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  56. Back to the Future Part II1989 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  57. Gremlins 2: The New Batch1990 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  58. Retreat2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  59. Back to the Future Part III1990 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  60. Downfall: The Case Against Boeing2022 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  61. Animaniacs2020 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  62. Tummy Trouble1989 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  63. Hung2009 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  64. Roller Coaster Rabbit1990 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  65. The Lost Children2024 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  66. The Dinosaurs2026 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  67. Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band2020 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  68. The Land Before Time1988 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  69. Trail Mix-Up1993 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  70. Far and Away1992 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  71. Who Framed Roger Rabbit1988 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  72. Personality Crisis: One Night Only2022 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  73. Tiny Toons Looniversity2023 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  74. We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story1993 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  75. The Making Of The Goonies1985 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  76. Innerspace1987 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  77. Carlos2023 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  78. *batteries not included1987 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  79. Arachnophobia1990 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  80. Lucky 72013 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  81. Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai2023 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  82. The River2012 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  83. Life on Our Planet2023 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  84. Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues2022 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  85. Mars2016 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  86. Paper & Glue2021 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  87. Minority Report2015 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  88. The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari2022 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  89. Falling Skies2011 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  90. Extant2014 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  91. An American Tail1986 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  92. The Making of Back to the Future1986 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  93. Fandango1985 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  94. Julia2021 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  95. The Empire Strikes Back1980 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  96. An American Tail: Fievel Goes West1991 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  97. Star Wars1977 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  98. Cape Fear1991 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  99. From the Earth to the Moon1998 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  100. Closet Land1991 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  101. LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special2020 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  102. Locke & Key2011 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  103. Congo1995 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  104. Smash2012 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  105. The Super Models2023 · TV seriesNotable· 4 shared
  106. Terra Nova2011 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  107. The Special Relationship2010 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  108. Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle2015 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  109. Alive1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  110. The Fury1978 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  111. Splash1984 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  112. Backdraft1991 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  113. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York1992 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  114. no artwork
    Silicon Follies2001 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  115. Cape Fear2026 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  116. Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian2020 · TV seriesNotable· 4 shared
  117. Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest2013 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  118. Roswell, New Mexico2019 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  119. Signs2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  120. Made in America2013 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  121. Carpoolers2007 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford2023 · FilmExceptional· 13 shared
  2. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story2025 · FilmExceptional· 10 shared
  3. The Bloody Hundredth2024 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  4. LIGHT & MAGIC2022 · TV seriesStrong· 13 shared
  5. Kyle Larson vs. The Double2026 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  6. Harlem Ice2025 · TV seriesStrong· 5 shared
  7. The Dynasty: New England Patriots2024 · TV seriesStrong· 5 shared
  8. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom1984 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  9. The Truth About Jim2024 · TV seriesStrong· 5 shared
  10. I'm Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders2024 · TV seriesStrong· 5 shared
  11. Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman2023 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  12. Who Are You, Charlie Brown?2021 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  13. Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series2025 · TV seriesStrong· 5 shared
  14. Summer of '942026 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  15. Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything2025 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. The GooniesSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1985 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  2. GremlinsSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1984 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  3. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy2008 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  4. Empire of the SunSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1987 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  5. The Lost World: Jurassic ParkSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1997 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
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    The Great BeyondJ.J. Abrams2027 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. The BFGSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy2016 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  8. Lincoln: An American JourneySteven SpielbergJohn Williams2013 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  9. On the LotSteven SpielbergJustin Falvey2007 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  10. Raiders of the Lost ArkSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1981 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  11. Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall1989 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  12. Star Wars: The Force AwakensJ.J. AbramsJohn Williams2015 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  13. E.T. the Extra-TerrestrialSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1982 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  14. FelicityJ.J. Abrams1998 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  15. Jurassic ParkSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1993 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  16. Schindler's ListSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1993 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  17. War HorseSteven SpielbergJohn Williams2011 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  18. Gremlins 3Chris ColumbusSteven Spielberg2027 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  19. Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinySteven SpielbergJohn Williams2023 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  20. AlwaysSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1989 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  21. A.I. Artificial IntelligenceSteven SpielbergJohn Williams2001 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  22. LincolnSteven SpielbergJohn Williams2012 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  23. A Timeless CallSteven SpielbergJohn Williams2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  24. MunichSteven SpielbergJohn Williams2005 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  25. Amazing StoriesSteven SpielbergDarryl Frank2020 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  26. Close Encounters of the Third KindSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1977 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  27. PoltergeistSteven Spielberg1982 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  28. Amblin'Steven Spielberg1968 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. HookSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1991 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  30. Into the WestSteven SpielbergDarryl Frank2005 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  31. The Unfinished JourneySteven SpielbergJohn Williams1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  32. Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerJ.J. AbramsJohn Williams2019 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  33. Saving Private RyanSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  34. Super 8J.J. Abrams2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  35. War of the WorldsSteven SpielbergJohn Williams2005 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  36. HereafterSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall2010 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  37. The Sugarland ExpressSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1974 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  38. Forever YoungJ.J. Abrams1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. Jurassic World RebirthSteven SpielbergJohn Williams2025 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  40. JawsSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1975 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  41. The FabelmansSteven SpielbergJohn Williams2022 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  42. United States of TaraSteven SpielbergDarryl Frank2009 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  43. Disclosure DaySteven SpielbergJohn Williams2026 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  44. The Adventures of TintinSteven SpielbergJohn Williams2011 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  45. Regarding HenryJ.J. Abrams1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  46. Star Wars: The Last JediJ.J. AbramsJohn Williams2017 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  47. 1941Steven SpielbergJohn Williams1979 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  48. The Money PitSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1986 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  49. The Color PurpleSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1985 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  50. AliasJ.J. Abrams2001 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  51. AmistadSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1997 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  52. The TerminalSteven SpielbergJohn Williams2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  53. Catch Me If You CanSteven SpielbergJohn Williams2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  54. Amazing StoriesSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1986 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  55. Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsChris ColumbusJohn Williams2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  56. George Lucas: Creating an EmpireSteven SpielbergRon Howard2005 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  57. Amazing Stories: The Movie IISteven Spielberg1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  58. The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'Steven SpielbergFrank Marshall1981 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  59. Men in BlackSteven SpielbergJacqui Lopez1997 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  60. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneChris ColumbusJohn Williams2001 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  61. Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the ImpossibleSteven SpielbergRon Howard2010 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  62. The PostSteven SpielbergJohn Williams2017 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  63. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg1985 · TV seriesNotable· 5 shared
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Same franchise

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  1. Star Wars: Music by John Williams1980 · FilmStrong· 3 shared