Music by John Williams
Seen it?2024 | 106 min | Documentary, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. If you loved Miss Americana or Moonage Daydream, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Best Music Documentary. Also nominated for 1 Emmy and 1 more Critics' Choice Award. Plus 3 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau
- 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
- Ethan GruskaSelf - Record Producer / Grandson of John Williams
- Paul HirschSelf - Editor
- Javier C. HernándezSelf - Culture Reporter, The New York Times