

Music by John Williams
2024-11-01 · 106 min · ★ 8.0
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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- Directors
- Laurent Bouzereau
- Production companies
- Nedland Films, Lucasfilm Ltd., Imagine Documentaries, Amblin Documentaries
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
John WilliamsSelf - Composer
Steven SpielbergSelf - Filmmaker
J.J. AbramsSelf - Filmmaker
Emanuel AxSelf - Pianist
Kate CapshawSelf - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
Chris ColumbusSelf - Filmmaker
Gustavo DudamelSelf - Composer / Conductor, LA Phil
Paul HirschSelf - Editor
Ron HowardSelf - Filmmaker
Lawrence KasdanSelf - Filmmaker
Kathleen KennedySelf - Filmmaker
George LucasSelf - Filmmaker
Yo-Yo MaSelf - Cellist
Seth MacFarlaneSelf - Filmmaker / Vocalist
James MangoldSelf - Filmmaker
Branford MarsalisSelf - Saxophonist / ComposerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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