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Music by John Williams (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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.

Rated PG • 2024 • 1h 46m

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This documentary celebrates the career of legendary composer John Williams, exploring the creation of his most iconic film scores. The film earns its PG rating for content derived entirely from clips of the movies he worked on. Parents should be aware of brief but impactful violent imagery, including stylized sci-fi combat from 'Star Wars', intense creature peril from 'Jaws' and 'Jurassic Park', and a short, bloody image of a dead… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

John Williams
John Williams
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
J.J. Abrams
J.J. Abrams
Emanuel Ax
Emanuel Ax
Kate Capshaw
Kate Capshaw
Chris Columbus
Chris Columbus
Gustavo Dudamel
Gustavo Dudamel
EG
Ethan Gruska
Paul Hirsch
Paul Hirsch
JC
Javier C. Hernández
Ron Howard
Ron Howard
TH
Thomas Hooten
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Is Music by John Williams appropriate for kids?

This documentary celebrates the career of legendary composer John Williams, exploring the creation of his most iconic film scores. The film earns its PG rating for content derived entirely from clips of the movies he worked on. Parents should be aware of brief but impactful… Read more — free account

Content severity in Music by John Williams

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence Strong 6/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Music by John Williams, moment by moment

  1. 0:12 🍷 Substances 2/10
  2. 0:21 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
  3. 0:30 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
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Sex and nudity in Music by John Williams

Virtually absent. The only sexual content consists of a single, brief romantic kiss between two characters in a clip from 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'. There is no innuendo, nudity, or other sexual material.

Violence and gore in Music by John Williams

Moderate, but entirely contained within clips from other films. Viewers will see stylized sci-fi violence, including spaceship battles and laser fire from 'Star Wars'. More intense scenes include creature peril, such as the shark attack from 'Jaws' and a dinosaur attack from 'Jurassic Park'. The most significant moment is a brief but clear shot from a WWII film showing a dead soldier with some blood.

Language in Music by John Williams

Brief and mild. The IMDb parents guide notes isolated uses of words like 'crap' and 'bastard'. The language is not frequent or aggressive.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Music by John Williams

Light. In line with the MPAA rating's mention of 'smoking,' there are brief scenes of characters smoking cigarettes. This appears in archival footage from recording sessions or within older film clips.

Mature themes in Music by John Williams

Mature themes are present through the discussion and depiction of serious films. Clips from movies like 'Schindler's List' directly reference the Holocaust. Footage from war films like 'Saving Private Ryan' deals with the horror and sacrifice of combat. Themes of fear and peril are also present in clips from films like 'Harry Potter'.

Scary moments in Music by John Williams

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Music by John Williams yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Music by John Williams appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Music by John Williams is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This documentary celebrates the career of legendary composer John Williams, exploring the creation of his most iconic film scores. The film earns its PG rating for content derived entirely from clips of the movies he…

What age rating does Music by John Williams have?

Music by John Williams is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Music by John Williams about?

This documentary celebrates the career of legendary composer John Williams, exploring the creation of his most iconic film scores. The film earns its PG rating for content derived entirely from clips of the movies he worked on. Parents should be aware of brief but impactful violent imagery, including stylized sci-fi…

Is there sex or nudity in Music by John Williams?

Virtually absent. The only sexual content consists of a single, brief romantic kiss between two characters in a clip from 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'. There is no innuendo, nudity, or other sexual material.

How violent is Music by John Williams?

Moderate, but entirely contained within clips from other films. Viewers will see stylized sci-fi violence, including spaceship battles and laser fire from 'Star Wars'. More intense scenes include creature peril, such as the shark attack from 'Jaws' and a…

Is the language in Music by John Williams appropriate for kids?

Brief and mild. The IMDb parents guide notes isolated uses of words like 'crap' and 'bastard'. The language is not frequent or aggressive.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Music by John Williams?

Light. In line with the MPAA rating's mention of 'smoking,' there are brief scenes of characters smoking cigarettes. This appears in archival footage from recording sessions or within older film clips.

What mature themes appear in Music by John Williams?

Mature themes are present through the discussion and depiction of serious films. Clips from movies like 'Schindler's List' directly reference the Holocaust. Footage from war films like 'Saving Private Ryan' deals with the horror and sacrifice of combat…

How long is Music by John Williams?

Music by John Williams runs 106 minutes, directed by Laurent Bouzereau, released in 2024.

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