This is a list of compositions by James Horner.
| Year | Title | Director | Studio(s) | Notes |
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| 1978 | The Drought | (for the American Film Institute) | ||
| Fantasies | (for the American Film Institute) | |||
| Gist and Evans | (for the American Film Institute) | |||
| Landscapes | (for the American Film Institute) | |||
| Just for a Laugh | (for the American Film Institute) | |||
| The Watcher | (for the American Film Institute) | |||
| 1979 | The Lady in Red | Lewis Teague | New World Pictures | |
| Up from the Depths | (only 2 or 3 cues) |
| Year | Title | Director | Studio(s) | Notes |
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| 1980 | Humanoids from the Deep | Barbara Peeters | New World Pictures | |
| Battle Beyond the Stars | Jimmy T. Murakami | New World Pictures | Score reused in later Roger Corman productions | |
| 1981 | The Hand | Oliver Stone | Orion Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Wolfen | Michael Wadleigh | Orion Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures |
Replaced Craig Safan | |
| Deadly Blessing | Wes Craven | PolyGram Pictures United Artists |
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| The Pursuit of D. B. Cooper | Roger Spottiswoode | Universal Pictures | ||
| 1982 | Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan | Nicholas Meyer | Paramount Pictures | |
| 48 Hrs. | Walter Hill | Paramount Pictures | ||
| 1983 | Space Raiders | Howard R. Cohen | New World Pictures | Score edited from Humanoids from the Deep and Battle Beyond the Stars |
| Something Wicked This Way Comes | Jack Clayton | The Bryna Company Walt Disney Pictures |
Replaced Georges Delerue | |
| Krull | Peter Yates | Columbia Pictures | ||
| Brainstorm | Douglas Trumbull | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | ||
| Testament | Lynne Littman | Paramount Pictures | ||
| The Dresser | Peter Yates | Columbia Pictures | ||
| Gorky Park | Michael Apted | Orion Pictures (original theatrical release) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (current rights) |
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| Uncommon Valor | Ted Kotcheff | Paramount Pictures | ||
| 1984 | The Stone Boy | Christopher Cain | 20th Century Fox | |
| Star Trek III: The Search for Spock | Leonard Nimoy | Paramount Pictures | ||
| 1985 | Heaven Help Us | Michael Dinner | HBO Pictures TriStar Pictures |
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| Cocoon | Ron Howard | 20th Century Fox | ||
| Volunteers | Nicholas Meyer | TriStar Pictures | ||
| The Journey of Natty Gann | Jeremy Kagan | Walt Disney Pictures | Replaced Elmer Bernstein | |
| Commando | Mark L. Lester | Silver Pictures 20th Century Fox |
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| 1986 | Off Beat | Michael Dinner | Silver Screens Partners II Touchstone Pictures |
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| Aliens | James Cameron | Brandywine Productions 20th Century Fox |
Oscar nomination | |
| Where the River Runs Black | Christopher Cain | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | ||
| The Name of the Rose | Jean-Jacques Annaud | RAI Constantin Film FR3 20th Century Fox (North America) Columbia Pictures (International) |
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| An American Tail | Don Bluth | Sullivan Bluth Studios Amblin Entertainment Universal Pictures |
Grammy Winner, Oscar & Golden Globe nomination; also wrote "Somewhere Out There" with Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil for Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram | |
| 1987 | P.K. and the Kid[1] | Lou Lombardo | Sunn Classic Pictures | |
| Project X | Jonathan Kaplan | 20th Century Fox | ||
| *batteries not included | Matthew Robbins | Amblin Entertainment Universal Pictures |
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| 1988 | Willow | Ron Howard | Lucasfilm Imagine Entertainment Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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| Red Heat | Walter Hill | Carolco Pictures TriStar Pictures |
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| Vibes | Ken Kwapis | Imagine Entertainment Columbia Pictures |
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| The Land Before Time | Don Bluth | Sullivan Bluth Studios Amblin Entertainment Universal Pictures |
also wrote "If We Hold On Together" with Will Jennings for Diana Ross | |
| Cocoon: The Return | Daniel Petrie | 20th Century Fox | ||
| 1989 | Field of Dreams | Phil Alden Robinson | Universal Pictures | Oscar nomination, |
| Honey, I Shrunk the Kids | Joe Johnston | Walt Disney Pictures | ||
| In Country | Norman Jewison | Warner Bros. Pictures | ||
| Dad | Gary David Goldberg | Amblin Entertainment Universal Pictures |
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| Glory | Edward Zwick | TriStar Pictures | Golden Globe nomination |
| Year | Title | Director | Studio(s) | Notes |
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| 1990 | I Love You to Death | Lawrence Kasdan | TriStar Pictures | |
| Another 48 Hrs. | Walter Hill | Paramount Pictures | ||
| 1991 | Once Around | Lasse Hallström | Cinecom Entertainment Universal Pictures |
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| My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys | Stuart Rosenberg | The Samuel Goldwyn Company | ||
| Class Action | Michael Apted | Interscope Communications 20th Century Fox |
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| The Rocketeer | Joe Johnston | Gordon Company Silver Screen Partners IV Walt Disney Pictures |
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| An American Tail: Fievel Goes West | Phil Nibbelink Simon Wells |
Amblimation Amblin Entertainment Universal Pictures |
Golden Globe nomination; also wrote "Dreams to Dream" with Will Jennings for Linda Ronstadt | |
| 1992 | Thunderheart | Michael Apted | TriBeCa Productions TriStar Pictures |
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| Sneakers | Phil Alden Robinson | Universal Studios | ||
| Unlawful Entry | Jonathan Kaplan | Largo Entertainment 20th Century Fox |
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| Patriot Games | Phillip Noyce | Paramount Pictures | ||
| 1993 | Swing Kids | Thomas Carter | Hollywood Pictures | |
| A Far Off Place | Mikael Salomon | Touchwood Pacific Partners Amblin Entertainment Walt Disney Pictures |
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| Jack the Bear | Marshall Herskovitz | 20th Century Fox | ||
| Once Upon a Forest | Charles Grosvenor | ITV Hanna-Barbera Productions 20th Century Fox |
also wrote "Once Upon A Time With Me" with Will Jennings for Florence Warner | |
| House of Cards | Michael Lessac | Miramax Films | ||
| Hocus Pocus | Kenny Ortega | Walt Disney Pictures | Only wrote "Sarah's Theme" with Brock Walsh; film scored by John Debney | |
| Searching for Bobby Fischer | Steven Zaillian | Paramount Pictures | ||
| The Man Without a Face | Mel Gibson | Icon Productions Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Bopha! | Morgan Freeman | Paramount Pictures | ||
| We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story | Phil Nibbelink Simon Wells |
Amblimation Amblin Entertainment Universal Pictures |
also wrote "Roll Back The Rock (To The Dawn Of Time)" with Thomas Dolby for Little Richard | |
| The Pelican Brief | Alan J. Pakula | Warner Bros. Pictures | ||
| 1994 | Clear and Present Danger | Phillip Noyce | Paramount Pictures | |
| The Pagemaster | Joe Johnston | Turner Feature Animation 20th Century Fox (North America) Turner Pictures (International) |
also wrote "Whatever You Imagine" with Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil for Wendy Moten | |
| Legends of the Fall | Edward Zwick | Bedford Falls Productions TriStar Pictures |
Golden Globe nomination; also wrote "Twilight and Mist" with Brock Walsh | |
| 1995 | Braveheart | Mel Gibson | Icon Productions The Ladd Company Paramount Pictures (North America) 20th Century Fox (International) |
Oscar, Golden Globe & BAFTA nomination |
| Casper | Brad Silberling | Harvey Films Amblin Entertainment Universal Pictures |
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| Apollo 13 | Ron Howard | Imagine Entertainment Universal Pictures |
Oscar nomination | |
| Jade | William Friedkin | Paramount Pictures | ||
| Jumanji | Joe Johnston | Interscope Communications TriStar Pictures |
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| Balto | Simon Wells | Amblimation Amblin Entertainment Universal Pictures |
also wrote "Reach for the Light" with Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil for Steve Winwood | |
| 1996 | The Spitfire Grill | Lee David Zlotoff | Castle Rock Entertainment Columbia Pictures |
Replaced Bennie Wallace |
| Courage Under Fire | Edward Zwick | Davis Entertainment 20th Century Fox |
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| To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday | Michael Pressman | Rastar Triumph Films |
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| Ransom | Ron Howard | Icon Productions Imagine Entertainment Touchstone Pictures |
Replaced Howard Shore | |
| 1997 | The Devil's Own | Alan J. Pakula | Columbia Pictures | |
| Titanic | James Cameron | Lightstorm Entertainment Paramount Pictures (North America) 20th Century Fox (International) |
Oscar, Golden Globe & Grammy winner, BAFTA nomination; also wrote "My Heart Will Go On" with Will Jennings for Celine Dion | |
| 1998 | Deep Impact | Mimi Leder | Paramount Pictures (US) DreamWorks Pictures (International) |
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| The Mask of Zorro | Martin Campbell | Amblin Entertainment TriStar Pictures |
also wrote "I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You" with Will Jennings for Tina Arena and Marc Anthony | |
| Mighty Joe Young | Ron Underwood | RKO Pictures Walt Disney Pictures |
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| 1999 | Bicentennial Man | Chris Columbus | 1492 Pictures Touchstone Pictures (North America) Columbia Pictures (International) |
also wrote "Then You Look at Me" with Will Jennings for Celine Dion |
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Studio(s) | Notes |
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| 2000 | The Perfect Storm | Wolfgang Petersen | Warner Bros. Pictures | also wrote "Yours Forever" with Will Jennings for John Mellencamp |
| How the Grinch Stole Christmas | Ron Howard | Imagine Entertainment Universal Pictures |
also wrote "Where Are You, Christmas?" with Mariah Carey and Will Jennings for Faith Hill; based on a book by Dr. Seuss. | |
| 2001 | Enemy at the Gates | Jean-Jacques Annaud | Mandalay Pictures Paramount Pictures |
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| Iris | Richard Eyre | BBC Films Intermedia Mirage Enterprises Miramax Films |
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| A Beautiful Mind | Ron Howard | Imagine Entertainment DreamWorks Pictures Universal Pictures |
Golden Globe & Oscar Nominee; also wrote "All Love Can Be" with Will Jennings for Charlotte Church | |
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| Windtalkers | John Woo | Lion Rock Productions Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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| The Four Feathers | Shekhar Kapur | Lakeshore Entertainment Mandeville Films Paramount Pictures (US) Miramax Films (International) |
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| 2003 | Beyond Borders | Martin Campbell | Mandalay Pictures Paramount Pictures |
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| Radio | Michael Tollin | Tollin/Robbins Productions Revolution Studios Columbia Pictures |
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| The Missing | Ron Howard | Revolution Studios Imagine Entertainment Columbia Pictures |
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| House of Sand and Fog | Vadim Perelman | DreamWorks Pictures | Oscar Nominee | |
| 2004 | Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius | Rowdy Herrington | Film Foundry Releasing | |
| Troy | Wolfgang Petersen | Warner Bros. Pictures | Replaced Gabriel Yared; also wrote "Remember" with Cynthia Weil for Josh Groban and Tanja Carovska | |
| The Forgotten | Joseph Ruben | Revolution Studios Columbia Pictures |
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| 2005 | The Chumscrubber | Arie Posin | Newmarket Films Equity Pictures Go Fish Pictures (through DreamWorks Pictures) |
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| Flightplan | Robert Schwentke | Imagine Entertainment Touchstone Pictures |
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| The Legend of Zorro | Martin Campbell | Spyglass Entertainment Amblin Entertainment Columbia Pictures |
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| The New World | Terrence Malick | New Line Cinema | ||
| 2006 | All the King's Men | Steven Zaillian | Relativity Media Phoenix Pictures Columbia Pictures |
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| Apocalypto | Mel Gibson | Icon Productions Touchstone Pictures |
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| 2007 | The Life Before Her Eyes | Vadim Perelman | 2929 Entertainment Magnolia Pictures |
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| 2008 | The Spiderwick Chronicles | Mark Waters | Nickelodeon Movies The Kennedy/Marshall Company Paramount Pictures |
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| The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas | Mark Herman | BBC Films Heyday Films Miramax Films |
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| 2009 | Avatar | James Cameron | Lightstorm Entertainment Dune Entertainment Ingenious Film Partners 20th Century Fox |
Golden Globe, BAFTA & Oscar Nominee; also wrote "I See You" with Kuk Harrell and Simon Franglen for Leona Lewis |
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Studio(s) | Notes |
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| 2010 | The Karate Kid | Harald Zwart | Overbrook Entertainment JW Productions China Film Group Columbia Pictures |
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| 2011 | Day of the Falcon (also known as Black Gold)[2] | Jean-Jacques Annaud | Image Entertainment | |
| 2012 | Cristiada | Dean Wright | ARC Entertainment 20th Century Fox |
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| The Amazing Spider-Man | Marc Webb | Marvel Entertainment Columbia Pictures |
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| 2015 | Wolf Totem | Jean-Jacques Annaud | ||
| One Day in Auschwitz[3] | Steve Purcell | Documentary | ||
| Living in the Age of Airplanes[4][5][6] | Brian J. Terwilliger | Terwilliger Productions | Documentary | |
| Southpaw | Antoine Fuqua | Escape Artists Fuqua Films The Weinstein Company |
Posthumous release | |
| The 33 | Patricia Riggen | Alcon Entertainment Phoenix Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures |
Posthumous release | |
| 2016 | The Magnificent Seven | Antoine Fuqua | Village Roadshow Pictures Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Columbia Pictures |
Posthumous release With Simon Franglen Theme by Elmer Bernstein |
Billboard Year-End number one albums | |
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| 2001–present |
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