Soundtrack: John Williams

The best movies, series, and documentaries with a soundtrack by John Williams. Enjoy the titles that feature an unforgettable music.


Schindler's List

1993 · Movie · 195 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Liam Neeson · Ben Kingsley · Ralph Fiennes · Caroline Goodall

Synopsis Schindler's List (1993) follows the journey of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist in Poland who initially capitalizes on the Nazi regime's ascent to power. He establishes a factory producing enamelware, leveraging charm and bribes to secure military contracts, and enlists...

8.6

171K votes

8.6

171K votes

Direction Irvin Kershner

Cast Mark Hamill · Harrison Ford · Carrie Fisher · Frank Oz

Synopsis Star Wars. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) picks up three years after the events of the first film, with the Galactic Empire relentlessly hunting down the Rebel Alliance. Following a devastating loss on the frozen world of Hoth,...

8.1

134K votes

8.1

134K votes

Direction George Lucas

Cast Mark Hamill · Harrison Ford · Carrie Fisher · Alec Guinness

Synopsis Star Wars IV: A New Hope (1977) transports viewers to a galaxy far, far away, where a humble farmboy named Luke Skywalker on the desert planet of Tatooine is drawn into the epic conflict between the Rebel Alliance and the...

7.9

135K votes

7.9

135K votes

Direction Richard Marquand

Cast Mark Hamill · Harrison Ford · Carrie Fisher · David Prowse

Synopsis Star Wars. Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) brings the thrilling saga to a head as the Galactic Empire readies a formidable new Death Star to obliterate the Rebel Alliance. The Rebel fleet launches a daring offensive against this...

7.9

121K votes

7.9

121K votes

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Harrison Ford · Sean Connery · Alison Doody · Denholm Elliott

Synopsis Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) takes place in 1938, where the adventurous Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) learns that his father, the esteemed archaeologist Professor Henry Jones (Sean Connery), has vanished during his pursuit of the Holy Grail. Driven...

7.8

118K votes

7.8

118K votes

Saving Private Ryan

1998 · Movie · 170 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Tom Hanks · Tom Sizemore · Edward Burns · Matt Damon

Synopsis Saving Private Ryan (1998) follows the journey of James Ryan (Matt Damon), who finds himself in the midst of the Allied invasion of Europe after parachuting into France. Tragically, he has recently lost three of his brothers in combat. To...

7.8

138K votes

7.8

138K votes

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Harrison Ford · Karen Allen · Paul Freeman · Ronald Lacey

Synopsis Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) begins in 1936, as the renowned archaeology professor Indiana Jones is enlisted by the United States government to locate the elusive Ark of the Covenant. This ancient artifact, believed to hold the...

7.8

132K votes

7.8

132K votes

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

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

Synopsis Music by John Williams (2024) delves into the extraordinary journey of a composer whose iconic scores have become synonymous with some of the most cherished films of our era, spanning an illustrious career. This documentary offers an intimate look into...

7.8

732 votes

7.8

732 votes

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Henry Thomas · Dee Wallace · Robert MacNaughton · Drew Barrymore

Synopsis E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is a heartwarming masterpiece by Steven Spielberg that captivates audiences of all ages. The narrative revolves around an extraterrestrial being, E.T., who is accidentally stranded on Earth. When a curious young boy, Elliott (Henry Thomas), discovers...

7.5

152K votes

7.5

152K votes

Fiddler on the Roof

1971 · Movie · 181 min. · United States

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast Topol · Norma Crane · Leonard Frey · Molly Picon

Synopsis Fiddler on the Roof (1971) is a vibrant musical adaptation set in the tumultuous era of pre-revolutionary Russia. The narrative revolves around Tevye (Topol), a humble milkman striving to uphold his family's traditions while navigating the challenges of marrying off...

7.5

7K votes

7.5

7K votes

J.F.K. (JFK)

1991 · Movie · 190 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Kevin Costner · Tommy Lee Jones · Gary Oldman · Joe Pesci

Synopsis J.F.K. (JFK) (1991) follows the journey of Jim Garrison, a New Orleans district attorney portrayed by Kevin Costner, as he delves into the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. His investigation uncovers a complex web of deceit involving a...

7.5

27K votes

7.5

27K votes

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Harrison Ford · Kate Capshaw · Jonathan Ke Quan · Amrish Puri

Synopsis Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) follows the daring exploits of the renowned archaeologist Indiana Jones as he embarks on a perilous journey in 1935. Joined by a nightclub singer named Wilhelmina "Willie" Scott and a resourceful 12-year-old...

7.4

109K votes

7.4

109K votes

Sleepers

1996 · Movie · 140 min. · United States

Direction Barry Levinson

Cast Kevin Bacon · Robert De Niro · Dustin Hoffman · Jason Patric

Synopsis Sleepers (1996) follows the journey of four inseparable young friends from New York City's Hell's Kitchen. These boys, known for their intelligence, humor, and maturity beyond their years, find joy in pulling pranks on the locals. Their carefree days take...

7.4

44K votes

7.4

44K votes

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Teri Garr · Melinda Dillon · François Truffaut

Synopsis Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) follows the journey of Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss), who develops an intense fixation on extraterrestrial life after a late-night encounter with a UFO on a deserted road. Despite his wife's (Teri Garr) and...

7.3

57K votes

7.3

57K votes

Empire of the Sun

1987 · Movie · 145 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Christian Bale · John Malkovich · Joe Pantoliano · Miranda Richardson

Synopsis Empire of the Sun (1987) follows the journey of a privileged British youngster who is abruptly cut off from his family as World War II commences and the Japanese Army takes over British-controlled regions in China. Forced to survive on...

7.3

28K votes

7.3

28K votes

Catch Me If You Can

2002 · Movie · 140 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Leonardo DiCaprio · Tom Hanks · Christopher Walken · Amy Adams

Synopsis Catch Me If You Can (2002) follows the extraordinary life of Frank W. Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio), who, during the 1960s, managed to assume the roles of a doctor, a lawyer, and a co-pilot for a major airline, all before...

7.3

85K votes

7.3

85K votes

The Killers

1964 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Lee Marvin · Angie Dickinson · John Cassavetes · Ronald Reagan

Synopsis The Killers (1964) is a gripping film noir directed by Don Siegel, which is based on Ernest Hemingway's short story of the same name. The movie features Lee Marvin and Clu Gulager as a duo of ruthless hitmen who navigate...

7.2

3K votes

7.2

3K votes

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast Steven Spielberg · George Lucas · Kathleen Kennedy · Douglas Slocombe

Synopsis Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003) offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey through the creation of a cinematic legend, featuring over two dozen fresh interviews with the skilled cast and crew. This documentary is packed with previously unseen footage, outtakes, screen...

7.2

354 votes

7.2

354 votes

Munich

2005 · Movie · 164 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Eric Bana · Daniel Craig · Ciarán Hinds · Mathieu Kassovitz

Synopsis Munich (2005) is a tense and suspenseful drama set against the backdrop of the tragic 1972 Munich Olympics, where 11 Israeli athletes were brutally murdered. This film, rooted in real events, delves into the story of a clandestine Israeli task...

7.1

54K votes

7.1

54K votes