Cast: John Williams

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring John Williams. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Witness for the Prosecution

1957 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Tyrone Power · Marlene Dietrich · Charles Laughton · Elsa Lanchester

Plot Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power), a young and attractive man, is accused of the murder of Miss French, a rich old woman. Wilfred Roberts (Charles Laughton), a criminal lawyer from London,...

8.6

43K votes

8.6

43K votes

Dial M for Murder

1954 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Grace Kelly · Ray Milland · Robert Cummings · John Williams

Plot British tennis pro (Ray Milland) suspects that his wealthy wife (Grace Kelly) is fooling around with a handsome American (Robert Cummings). He blackmails a disgraced former army comrade (Anthony Dawson)...

8.2

27K votes

8.2

27K votes

Ennio: The Maestro

2021 · Documentary · 156 min. · Italy

Direction Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast Ennio Morricone · Quentin Tarantino · Clint Eastwood · Oliver Stone

Plot Ennio is a well-rounded portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-time Oscar...

8.2

318 votes

8.2

318 votes

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series)

1955 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Alfred Hitchcock · Robert Stevens · Paul Henreid · Herschel Daugherty

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Harry Tyler · John Williams · Patricia Hitchcock

Plot TV Series (1955-1965). 10 seasons. 363 episodes. Running time: 30 minutes (seasons 1-7); 60 minutes (seasons 8-10). Broadcast: CBS (1955-1964) - NBC (1964-1965). Alfred Hitchcock Presents is well known for...

7.8

6K votes

7.8

6K votes

Music by John Williams

2024 · Documentary · 105 min. · United States

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast John Williams · Alan Silvestri · Thomas Newman · Steven Spielberg

Plot The life of legendary composer John Williams.

7.8

593 votes

7.8

593 votes

Sabrina

1954 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Audrey Hepburn · William Holden · Walter Hampden

Plot Sabrina is the young daughter of the Larrabee family's chauffeur who has been in love with David Larrabee for all her life. David is very spoiled and crazy for women,...

7.5

33K votes

7.5

33K votes

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (TV)

2004 · Documentary · 151 min. · United States

Direction Edith Becker · Kevin Burns

Cast George Lucas · Mark Hamill · Harrison Ford · Carrie Fisher

Plot The most comprehensive look at the making of the Star Wars trilogy ever produced. This 2 and a half hour special examines the early concepts, the deals, the productions hell...

7.5

1K votes

7.5

1K votes

The Making of Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws'

1995 · Documentary · 125 min. · United States

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast Steven Spielberg · Joe Alves · Susan Backlinie · Peter Benchley

Plot Excellent and very detailed documentary on the making of a classic. Filled with appealing trivia, exhaustive interviews with cast and crew members, and never before seen footage.

7.2

109 votes

7.2

109 votes

The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams (TV)

2011 · Documentary · 50 min. · United States

Direction Robert Trachtenberg

Cast Steven Spielberg · John Williams

Plot Almost four decades ago, a young filmmaker named Steven Spielberg asked established composer John Williams to write music for his film. As of 2012, they will have worked “exclusively together”...

7.2

115 votes

7.2

115 votes

To Catch a Thief

1955 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Cary Grant · Grace Kelly · Brigitte Auber · Jessie Royce Landis

Plot When a reformed jewel thief is suspected of returning to his former occupation, he must ferret out the real thief in order to prove his innocence.

7.1

13K votes

7.1

13K votes

Timeless Heroes - Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

2023 · Documentary · 90 min. · United States

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast Harrison Ford · Steven Spielberg · George Lucas · Kathleen Kennedy

Plot Timeless Heroes explores Harrison Ford's enduring appeal and his upbringing, including his foray into the entertainment business, his casting in the iconic Indiana Jones franchise, and impact & inspiration generated...

7.1

146 votes

7.1

146 votes

Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Long Shot (TV)

1955 · Movie · 26 min. · United States

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Peter Lawford · John Williams · Gertrude Hoffman · Robert Warwick

Plot Heavily indebted Charlie Raymond is hired to accompany a British visitor on a trip across the USA, and looks for a way to take advantage of his employer.

6.9

245 votes

6.9

245 votes

The Young Philadelphians

1959 · Movie · 136 min. · United States

Direction Vincent Sherman

Cast Paul Newman · Barbara Rush · Alexis Smith · Robert Vaughn

Plot Up and coming, young lawyer Anthony Lawrence faces several ethical and emotional dilemmas as he climbs the Philadelphia social ladder. His personal and professional skills are tested as he tries...

6.9

714 votes

6.9

714 votes

Kind Lady

1951 · Movie · 78 min. · United States

Direction John Sturges

Cast Ethel Barrymore · Maurice Evans · Angela Lansbury · Keenan Wynn

Plot Mary Herries has a passion for art and fine furniture. Even thought she is getting on in years, she enjoys being around these priceless articles. One day she meets a...

6.9

22 votes

6.9

22 votes

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

2009 · Documentary · 101 min. · United States

Direction Gregory V. Sherman · Jeff Sherman

Cast Richard M. Sherman · Robert B. Sherman · Dick Van Dyke · Angela Lansbury

Plot "The Boys" documents the extraordinary lives of two radically diverse siblings: the multi-award-winning songwriting team-- the Sherman Brothers. The documentary traces the origins of their remarkable careers--from their childhood and...

6.9

40 votes

6.9

40 votes

Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Banquo's Chair (TV)

1959 · Movie · 26 min. · United States

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast John Williams · Hilda Plowright · Max Adrian · George Dillon

Plot John Bedford is suspected of being the murderer of his wealthy aunt, Miss Ferguson, but the police are unable to break his alibi. Now, exactly two years after the crime,...

6.8

197 votes

6.8

197 votes

The Beginning: Making 'Episode I'

2001 · Documentary · 66 min. · United States

Direction Jon Shenk

Cast George Lucas · Rick McCallum · Steven Spielberg · Liam Neeson

Plot Documentary that follows the production of Episode I, from the screenplay to the postproduction process.

6.8

107 votes

6.8

107 votes

No Subtitles Necessary: László & Vilmos

2008 · Documentary · 97 min. · United States

Direction James Chressanthis

Cast Vilmos Zsigmond · László Kovács · Vittorio Storaro · John Boorman

Plot The artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. With film school equipment, they shoot the Soviet crackdown of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. As...

6.8

27 votes

6.8

27 votes

Score: A Film Music Documentary

2016 · Documentary · 93 min. · United States

Direction Matt Schrader

Cast Hans Zimmer · Danny Elfman · John Williams · Trent Reznor

Plot This documentary brings Hollywood's premier composers together to give viewers a privileged look inside the musical challenges and creative secrecy of the world's most widely known music genre: the film...

6.7

252 votes

6.7

252 votes

The Shark Is Still Working

2007 · Documentary · 100 min. · United States

Direction Erik Hollander

Cast Steve Alten · Joe Alves · Roy Arbogast · Steven Awalt

Plot After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways Jaws has helped to shape common elements of pop culture.

6.7

38 votes

6.7

38 votes