Top 10 Unforgettable John Williams Scores

Top 10 Unforgettable Film Scores by John Williams

The composer is known for composing some of the most incredible and unbelievable pieces of music ever to accompany movies on the big screen, but which is his best? WatchMojo Presents the Top 10 Greatest Film Scores to be made by John Williams. But what will take the top spot? The sinister Jaws, Jurassic Park's sweeping powerful symphony, or the iconic music of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope? Watch to find out!

00:54 #10. “Empire of the Sun” (1987)
01:52 #9. “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977)
03:00 #8. “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (2001)
04:08 #7. “Superman” (1978)
05:08 #6. “Schindler’s List” (1993)
06:11 #5. “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981)
07:16 #4. “E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial” (1982)
08:25 #3, #2, #1 ????

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[buffloogi]

“Without John Williams, bikes don’t really fly. Nor do brooms in Quidditch matches. Nor do men in red capes. There is no Force. Dinosaurs do not walk the earth. We do not wonder. We do not weep. We do not believe.“

-Steven Spielberg

[BenjaTaker]

No one can defeat John Williams except John Williams

[parismccullough]

Hands down the best Hollywood composer to ever live. About 60 years of dominance for this man

[ObiWanKenobi]

You know you are strong in the Force if you lose an Academy Award nomination to yourself.

[Relicanth]

When a man can lose a nomination to himself, on another nomination, then you know he's a damn legend.

[GamingFanactic]

This man is an absolute legend. Jurassic Park and E.T. are two of my favorite childhood movies ever. Both soundtracks are just stunning and I get goosebumps every single time. Pure magic. I also would like to shoutout Home Alone as well. God bless John Williams. A national treasure.

[janellef]

John Williams, may the force be with you, always.

[LurreChannel]

At first I was like: "How is Harry Potter only number 8!?!?!" and then I watched the rest and realized they're all too awesome to be put lower than each other.

[atamagashock]

He is the soundtrack of my childhood . So many magical scores in some of my favorite movies. Getting old sucks, but I’m so glad I was born in 1980, cause i was here for some of the greatest scores ever written

[Sandlot]

John Williams was always my favorite composer of all time!

[vratko.]

Duel of Fates could at least get an honorable mention.

[macabre_delights]

The E.T music makes me cry every time I hear it. Absolutely beautful music that takes me back to my childhood. Takes me right back to being on the ride in Disney world, Orlando florida in 1994 and hearing E.T say thank you to us all one by one through the tannoy on the way out as the music played behind him. Fantastic.

[GreenFalcon]

John Williams is a legend. Probably the greatest films composer in history, even Hans Zimmer looks up to him, and that says something.

[YepItsDeckers]

John after oscars: “crying”Johns Wife: Oh what’s wrong honey?John: I lost an OscarWife: oh no, who to?John: Myself

[chrisridenhour]

I was lucky enough to meet Maestro Williams on a couple occasions and each time I could hardly speak or believe it. I felt as if I was literally floating on air. Bless you sir for making our time on this planet a magical experience in those iconic movie moments.

[starryagent]

Williams, Zimmer, Horner, Giacchino and Elfman remain my top five composers of all time

[Aldiraider]

John Williams is such a genius, you almost need another top 10 video of his Unforgettable Scores.

[NipItInTheBud]

Man, what a career! His music is as good as the movies they were a part of! Just incredible!

[scottdavis]

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back should've made this list for The Imperial March.

[freeblom]

*If you just want to hear the music:*

00:57 Empire Of The Sun
01:55 Close Encounter Of The Third Kind
03:04 Harry Potter
04:11 Superman
05:48 Schindler's List
06:33 Indiana Jones
07:44 E.T.
08:44 Jurassic Park
09:33 Jaws
10:37 Hook
10:44 Home Alone
10:51 Catch Me If You Can
11:04 Star Wars