Cast: John Williams
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring John Williams. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 70
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