Toy Story 2
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LITTLE DREAMERS · BIG FEELINGS
Music by John Williams.
The composer behind familiar themes tells his own story.
John Williams reflects on his work as a pianist, composer and conductor while collaborators discuss the music he created for films and the concert hall. Interviews and archival material trace a long career of musical experimentation and partnerships with filmmakers.
Why it’s a little special
A chance to listen closely to how a score changes a scene, and to see the collaboration and practice behind memorable music.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
The US PG rating cites some violence, smoking and brief language. Film excerpts may include threatening or intense images from the movies discussed. Disney also flags flashing-light sequences. The documentary’s interviews and music history may appeal most to viewers already curious about film scores.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- Laurent Bouzereau
- Starring
- John Williams, Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Kate Capshaw, Gustavo Dudamel, J.J. Abrams, Chris Martin, Ron Howard, George Lucas, Yo-Yo Ma, Ke Huy Quan
Selected documentary interview participants. This is the Laurent Bouzereau documentary, distinct from concert films and A Legacy in Sound. - Written by
- Laurent Bouzereau
- Produced by
- Steven Spielberg, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Meredith Kaulfers, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Laurent Bouzereau
- Release date
- November 1, 2024
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Genre
- Documentary, Biography, Music
- Studio
- Lucasfilm / Amblin Documentaries / Imagine Documentaries
- Language
- English
YOUR SOFA. YOUR CINEMA.
Where to watch.
A good story is one click away.
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Film facts: Amblin official film page · additional source . Checked 2026-10-31. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.