Music by John Williams is a 2024 American documentary film about the composer and conductor John Williams, produced and directed by Laurent Bouzereau. Background. Williams composed music for many films throughout his career, including the "Star Wars" series, the "Indiana Jones" series, and "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial". Release. "Music by John Williams" opened the 2024 AFI Fest on October 23. It was given a limited release and premiered on Disney+ on November 1. Reception. Peter Debruge of "Variety" wrote, "It is not a documentary so much as a tribute, a tool for fans designed to celebrate Williams' legacy without getting too personal or technical in the process." Matt Goldberg of "TheWrap" wrote, "While I wish the film got more into the weeds of where Williams and his work exists in comparison to those who preceded and those who followed him, this is still the kind of inoffensive celebratory piece that will have you eager to revisit his most beloved scores while gaining a bit more insight into their creation."