List of movies with music composed by Alexandre Desplat, listed alphabetically with trailers of the movies when available. This list includes any film scores composed by Alexandre Desplat, ranging from smaller indie movies to larger blockbuster pictures. Film composers are responsible for writing and composing the music that plays during the movie, which is particularly important for dramas and adventure movies- imagine what Lord of the Rings would have sounded like without an amazing score. Useful bits of trivia are can be found below, such as who directed each film scored by Alexandre Desplat and when the movie was first released. Alexandre Desplat is a world renowned film composer, so if you're a music buff use this list to find the names of Alexandre Desplat soundtracks that you haven't heard before.
Examples of movies on this list: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part I and many more.
This Alexandre Desplat films list can help answer the question, "Which movies were scored by Alexandre Desplat?"
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A Better LifeDemián Bichir, Joaquín Cosío, Gabriel Chavarria A Better Life is a 2011 American drama film directed by Chris Weitz. The screenplay, originally known as The Gardener, was written by Eric Eason based on a story by Roger L. Simon. Demián ...more
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A Hell of a DayJane Birkin, Gilbert Melki, Melvil Poupaud A Hell of a Day is a 2001 comedy and drama film written by Marion Vernoux and Nathalie Kristy, and directed by Marion Vernoux.
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A Monkey's TaleJohn Hurt, Michael Gambon, Rik Mayall A Monkey's Tale is a feature-length French animated film directed by Jean-François Laguionie. It was released in 1999, and won the Award for Best Animated Feature Film at the 5th ...more
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A ProphetLeïla Bekhti, Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup A Prophet is a 2009 French prison drama film directed by Jacques Audiard from a screenplay he co-wrote with Thomas Bidegain, Abdel Raouf Dafri and Nicolas Peufaillit. It stars Tahar Rahim in the ...more
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A Self Made HeroAlbert Dupontel, Mathieu Kassovitz, Sandrine Kiberlain A Self Made Hero is a 1996 French film directed by Jacques Audiard. It is based on the novel by Jean-François Deniau.
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ArgoBen Affleck, John Goodman, Bryan Cranston Argo is a 2012 American political thriller film directed by Ben Affleck. The film is adapted from U.S. Central Intelligence Agency operative Tony Mendez's book The Master of Disguise and Joshuah ...more
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Army of CrimeVirginie Ledoyen, Simon Abkarian, Jean-Pierre Darroussin The Army of Crime is a 2009 French drama-war film directed by Robert Guédiguian and based on a story by Serge Le Péron, one of three credited for the screenplay. It received a wide ...more
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Barnie et ses petites contrariétésHugo Speer, Nathalie Baye, Fabrice Luchini Barnie et ses petites contrariétés is a 2001 comedy drama film written by Bruno Chiche, Alain Layrac and Fabrice Roger-Lacan and directed by Bruno Chiche.
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BirthNicole Kidman, Lauren Bacall, Anne Heche Birth is a 2004 American drama film directed by Jonathan Glazer, starring Nicole Kidman, Lauren Bacall, Danny Huston and Cameron Bright. The film follows Anna, the daughter of a prominent ...more
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CarnageKate Winslet, Jodie Foster, Christoph Waltz Carnage is a 2011 black comedy-drama film directed by Roman Polanski, based on the Tony Award winning play God of Carnage by French playwright Yasmina Reza. The screenplay is by Reza and ...more
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CasanovaSienna Miller, Heath Ledger, Natalie Dormer Casanova is a 2005 American romantic film directed by Lasse Hallström starring Heath Ledger and loosely based on the life of Giacomo Casanova.
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ChériMichelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates, Felicity Jones Chéri is a 2009 drama film directed by Stephen Frears. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Rupert Friend, it is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by French author Colette. The film ...more
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Coco Before ChanelAudrey Tautou, Alessandro Nivola, Bernard Frédéric Coco Before Chanel is a 2009 French film about the early life of famed French fashion designer Coco Chanel. French actor Audrey Tautou stars as Chanel. Coco avant Chanel was directed and ...more
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Eager BodiesLouis-Do De Lencquesaing, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Laura Smet Eager Bodies is a 2003 drama film written by Christian de Montella and Xavier Giannoli and directed by Xavier Giannoli.
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Extremely Loud and Incredibly CloseSandra Bullock, Tom Hanks, John Goodman Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is a 2011 American drama film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Jonathan Safran Foer, directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Eric Roth. It stars ...more
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Fantastic Mr. FoxGeorge Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray Fantastic Mr. Fox is a 2009 American stop-motion animated comedy film based on the Roald Dahl children's novel of the same name. The film is about a fox who steals food each night from three ...more
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FirewallHarrison Ford, Paul Bettany, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Firewall is a 2006 British-American thriller film directed by Richard Loncraine and written by Joe Forte. The film stars Harrison Ford as a banker who is forced by criminals, led by Paul ...more
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Girl with a Pearl EarringScarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Cillian Murphy Girl with a Pearl Earring is a 2003 drama film directed by Peter Webber. The screenplay was adapted by screenwriter Olivia Hetreed, based on the novel of the same name by Tracy Chevalier. ...more
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part IEmma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Helena Bonham Carter Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 is a 2010 fantasy film directed by David Yates and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is the first of two cinematic parts based on the novel ...more
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Gary Oldman Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is a 2011 fantasy film directed by David Yates, based on the novel by J. K. Rowling and the final film in the series. Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron ...more
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HostageBruce Willis, Rumer Willis, Ben Foster Hostage is a 2005 American action thriller drama film starring Bruce Willis and directed by Florent Emilio Siri. The film was based on a novel by Robert Crais, and was adapted for the screen by ...more
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Intimate EnemiesAlbert Dupontel, Benoît Magimel, Mohamed Fellag Intimate Enemies is a 2007 French war film, directed by Florent Emilio Siri, starring Benoît Magimel, Albert Dupontel and Mohamed Fellag. It was filmed in France and Morocco.
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Julie & JuliaAmy Adams, Meryl Streep, Jane Lynch Julie & Julia is a 2009 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Nora Ephron starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, and Chris Messina. The film contrasts the life of chef ...more
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Largo WinchKristin Scott Thomas, Gilbert Melki, Mélanie Thierry Largo Winch is a 2008 French film based on the Belgian comic book Largo Winch. It was released in France and Belgium on 17 December 2008, and in the United States in November 2011, where it was ...more
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Lust, CautionAnupam Kher, Joan Chen, Tony Leung Chiu Wai Lust, Caution is a 2007 espionage erotic thriller film directed by Ang Lee, based on the novella of the same name published in 1979 by Chinese author Eileen Chang. The story is mostly set in ...more
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The Monuments MenGeorge Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon The Monuments Men is a 2014 American-German war film directed by George Clooney, written and produced by Clooney and Grant Heslov, and starring Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, ...more
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Moonrise KingdomBruce Willis, Bill Murray, Edward Norton Moonrise Kingdom is a 2012 American film directed by Wes Anderson, written by Anderson and Roman Coppola. Described as an "eccentric pubescent love story", it features newcomers Jared ...more
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Mr. Magorium's Wonder EmporiumNatalie Portman, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Bateman Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is a 2007 fantasy comedy film written and directed by Zach Helm. The film stars Dustin Hoffman as the owner of a magical toy store, and Natalie Portman as his ...more
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My WayArmin Rohde, Benoît Magimel, Jérémie Renier Cloclo is a 2012 drama, biography and music film written by Florent-Emilio Siri and Julien Rappeneau. It is also directed by Florent-Emilio Siri.
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The Twilight Saga: New MoonKristen Stewart, Ashley Greene, Anna Kendrick New Moon is the sequel to 2008's Twilight, based on a novel of the same name written by Stephanie Meyer.
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Read my LipsVincent Cassel, Emmanuelle Devos, Olivier Gourmet Read My Lips is a 2001 French film by Jacques Audiard, co-written with Tonino Benacquista. The film stars Vincent Cassel as Paul, an ex-con on parole, and Emmanuelle Devos as Carla, a nearly ...more
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RealityClaudia Gerini, Nando Paone, Nunzia Schiano Reality is a 2012 Italian drama film directed by Matteo Garrone and stars Aniello Arena, Loredana Simioli, and Claudia Gerini. The narrative is set in the world of reality television, and ...more
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RenoirRomane Bohringer, Carlo Brandt, Michel Bouquet Renoir is a 2012 French drama film based on the last years of Renoir at Cagnes-sur-Mer during World War I. The film was directed by Gilles Bourdos and competed in the Un Certain Regard section ...more
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Rise of the GuardiansHugh Jackman, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher Rise of the Guardians is a 2012 American 3D computer-animated fantasy film based on William Joyce's The Guardians of Childhood book series and The Man in the Moon short film by Joyce and Reel ...more
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Roman Polanski : A Film Memoir Roman Polanski : A Film Memoir is a 2011 documentary film directed by Laurent Bouzereau.
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Rust and BoneMarion Cotillard, Matthias Schoenaerts, Bouli Lanners Rust and Bone is a 2012 French–Belgian romantic drama film directed by Jacques Audiard, starring Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts, based on Craig Davidson's short story collection of ...more
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Sweet RevengeHelena Bonham Carter, Sam Neill, Kristin Scott Thomas Sweet Revenge is a 1998 British comedy film written and directed by Malcolm Mowbray. The screenplay is based on the epic two-part play The Revengers' Comedies by Alan Ayckbourn. The film had a ...more
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SyrianaGeorge Clooney, Matt Damon, Amanda Peet Syriana is a 2005 geopolitical thriller film written and directed by Stephen Gaghan, and executive produced by George Clooney, who also stars in the film with an ensemble cast. Gaghan's ...more
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Tamara DreweGemma Arterton, Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper Tamara Drewe is a 2010 comedy feature film directed by Stephen Frears. The screenplay was written by Moira Buffini, based on the newspaper comic strip of the same name written by Posy Simmonds. ...more
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The AdvocateColin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence The Hour of the Pig is a 1993 British/French film by writer/director Leslie Megahey, produced by the BBC. The film stars Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence, Nicol Williamson, Jim Carter and ...more
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The Beat That My Heart SkippedMélanie Laurent, Aure Atika, Romain Duris The Beat That My Heart Skipped is a 2005 French film directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Romain Duris. It tells the story of Tom, a shady realtor torn between a criminal life and his desire ...more
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The Burma ConspiracySharon Stone, Weronika Rosati, Anatole Taubman The Burma Conspiracy is a 2011 action adventure, thriller film directed by Jerome Salle.
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The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonBrad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Elle Fanning The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a 2008 American romantic fantasy drama film directed by David Fincher. The storyline by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord is loosely based on the 1922 short ...more
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The Ghost WriterPierce Brosnan, Ewan McGregor, Kim Cattrall The Ghost Writer is 2010 thriller film written by Robert Harris and Roman Polanski and directed by Roman Polanski.
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The Golden CompassNicole Kidman, Eva Green, Ian McKellen The Golden Compass is a 2007 2007 fantasy-adventure film written by Chris Weitz and directed by Chris Weitz.
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The Ides of MarchGeorge Clooney, Evan Rachel Wood, Ryan Gosling The Ides of March is a 2011 American political drama film directed by George Clooney from a screenplay written by Clooney, along with Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon. The film is an adaptation of ...more
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The King's SpeechHelena Bonham Carter, Colin Firth, Guy Pearce The King's Speech is a 2010 British historical drama film directed by Tom Hooper and written by David Seidler. Colin Firth plays King George VI who, to cope with a stammer, sees Lionel Logue, an ...more
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The Luzhin DefenceJohn Turturro, Emily Watson, Orla Brady The Luzhin Defence is a 2000 film directed by Marleen Gorris, starring John Turturro and Emily Watson. The film centres on a mentally tormented chess grandmaster and the young woman he meets ...more
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The NestRichard Sammel, Benoît Magimel, Pascal Greggory The Nest, also known as Nid de guêpes, is a French action/thriller movie, co-written and directed by Florent Emilio Siri. The literal translation of the French title is Wasp's Nest. The ...more
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The Painted VeilNaomi Watts, Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber The Painted Veil is a 2006 American drama film directed by John Curran. The screenplay by Ron Nyswaner is based on the 1925 novel of the same title by W. Somerset Maugham. Edward Norton, Naomi ...more
