Music by John Williams

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Music by John Williams

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1h 45m,

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Music

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From his early days as a jazz pianist to his 54 Oscar® nominations and five wins, the documentary takes an in-depth look at Williams' countless contributions to film, including many iconic franchises, as well as his music for the concert stage and his impact on popular culture. The film features interviews with artists and filmmakers whose lives have been touched by his timeless music.

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A warm retrospective on a modern master, this documentary is a symphonic treat for anyone who loves music in the movies -- or just plain great music.

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Keith Watson

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Nov 4, 2024

3/5

... A feelgood study of a man remarkably spry at 92 and blessed with a cupboard refreshingly free of skeletons.

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

Nov 2, 2024

There may be no cinematic artist more deserving of a lionizing documentary than Williams, and that’s precisely what he receives from "Music by John Williams."

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David Ehrlich

IndieWire

Nov 1, 2024

B-

“How does he do it?,” someone asks. “Music by John Williams” doesn’t have the slightest idea. This long and indulgent doc is content to let us bask in the mystery of it all.

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Glenn Dunks

reDocumented

Mar 8, 2026

There are a lot of cute anecdotes, not many of which we get to really dig into. Which is probably only natural. The film is 105 minutes long and he has more credits than minutes on runtime.

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Alfred Castaneda

Shade Studios

Jul 30, 2025

There’s so much more to dive into and learn about, but if this stands as the definitive work on Williams’ legacy, it’s an easy, digestible watch that gives a solid dose of cinematic greatness.

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Rachel Ho

Exclaim!

May 14, 2025

Documentaries like 'Music by John Williams' can easily venture into sycophantic fawning, and arguably this one does just that — but I think collectively we can all agree, that such fawning is deserved and, in this case, encouraged.

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From his early days as a jazz pianist to his 54 Oscar® nominations and five wins, the documentary takes an in-depth look at Williams' countless contributions to film, including many iconic franchises, as well as his music for the concert stage and his impact on popular culture. The film features interviews with artists and filmmakers whose lives have been touched by his timeless music.

Director: Laurent Bouzereau
Producer: Sara Bernstein, Laurent Bouzereau, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Steven Spielberg, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Justin Wilkes, Meredith Kaulfers, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall
Distributor: Disney+
Production Co: Lucasfilm, Amblin Documentaries, Imagine Documentaries
Rating: PG (Some Violence|Smoking|Brief Language)
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2024
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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