What is the best movie soundtrack of all time?

From John Williams' orchestral epics to Tarantino's perfectly curated vinyl collections, movie soundtracks can define an entire film. Which soundtrack is the greatest musical companion to cinema?

1

Star Wars

John Williams' 1977 space opera score is the most recognizable film music ever written, launching his legendary career.

2

Pulp Fiction

Quentin Tarantino's 1994 soundtrack is a perfectly curated collection of surf rock, soul, and pop that defined neo-noir cool.

3

Saturday Night Fever

The Bee Gees-dominated 1977 disco soundtrack became one of the best-selling albums in history and defined an entire era.

4

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Ennio Morricone's 1966 spaghetti western score features one of the most iconic melodies in film music history.

5

Grease

The 1978 musical soundtrack featuring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John remains one of the most beloved and commercially successful in history.

6

Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1

Marvel's 2014 hit used classic 70s pop songs to create one of the most fun and creative soundtracks in superhero cinema.

7

Schindler's List

John Williams' 1993 haunting violin score for Steven Spielberg's Holocaust epic is one of cinema's most emotionally powerful soundtracks.

8

Blade Runner

Vangelis' 1982 synthesizer score created the sonic blueprint for cinematic science fiction atmosphere and ambient electronics.

9

Titanic

James Horner's 1997 sweeping romantic score, featuring Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On, became one of the best-selling soundtracks ever.

10

The Lion King

Hans Zimmer and Elton John's 1994 score blends African rhythms with pop songwriting in Disney's most beloved musical achievement.

11

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

T-Bone Burnett's 2000 Grammy-winning folk and Americana collection from the Coen Brothers' film sparked a roots music revival.

12

Trainspotting

The 1996 British indie-rave compilation defined the drug-fueled energy of 90s youth culture in just 18 perfectly chosen tracks.

13

Interstellar

Hans Zimmer's 2014 score for Christopher Nolan's space epic is a towering, organ-driven meditation on time, love, and infinity.

14

Drive

The 2011 synth-wave and dreamy pop soundtrack perfectly captures the film's neon-soaked, violent romanticism.

15

Boogie Nights

Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 disco and pop compilation is a masterclass in using existing music to bring an era vividly to life.