Sound
Danny Elfman
- Titles
- 175movies16TV shows
- Career
Active from 1981 to 2026, with up to 6 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 4top three billing
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
Good Will Hunting92/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 130 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Wonder5.0average 3.4
- Fantasy3.4average 1.8
- Wit & Wordplay4.7average 3.7
- Pop Culture3.1average 2.2
- Physical Comedy3.3average 2.5
- Uncanny3.2average 2.5
- Situational Comedy3.2average 2.7
- Nostalgia4.1average 3.6
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.9, average 5.2
- Historical1.9, average 2.6
- Melancholy4.1, average 4.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 11
- Visual Spectacle 10
- Fast-Paced 8
- Social Commentary 7
- Coming-of-Age 6
- Dark Comedy 6
- Psychological Thriller 6
- Family-Friendly Adventure 5
- Absurdist Humor 5
- Cult Classic 5
- Visually Striking 5
- Quirky Characters 5
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Tim BurtonDirectorCorpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, Alice in Wonderland, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, +12 more
Chris LebenzonEditorCorpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland, Batman Returns, Sleepy Hollow, +8 more
Helena Bonham CarterActorCorpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland, Terminator Salvation, Alice Through the Looking Glass, +4 more
Johnny DeppActorCorpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, Alice in Wonderland, Sleepy Hollow, +2 more
Sam RaimiDirectorSpider-Man, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Send Help, Spider-Man 2, Oz the Great and Powerful, +2 more
Gus Van SantEditorGood Will Hunting, To Die For, Dead Man's Wire, Promised Land, Milk, +2 more
Bob MurawskiEditorSpider-Man, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Send Help, Spider-Man 2, Oz the Great and Powerful, +1 more
Michael KeatonActorBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, Batman Returns, Batman, Beetlejuice, Dumbo
Philippe RousselotCinematographerCharlie and the Chocolate Factory, Planet of the Apes, Big Fish, Instinct, Sommersby
Anthony HopkinsActorThe Wolfman, Instinct, Hitchcock, Red Dragon
Winona RyderActorEdward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Frankenweenie
James FrancoActorSpider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Oz the Great and Powerful, Milk
Movies and TV shows
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2 titles
Theme Song Performance
Music
2020s
18 titles · average score 64
79
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82
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57
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68
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49
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68
Main Title Theme Composer
52
Music
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77
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57
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48
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53
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2010s
38 titles · average score 63
50
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46
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66
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62
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53
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77
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47
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84
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66
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87
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73
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66
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2000s
32 titles · average score 73
58
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83
Original Music Composer
73
Original Music Composer
84
as Bonejangles (voice)
77
as Oompa Loompa (voice) (uncredited)
89
Original Music Composer
62
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84
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84
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58
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77
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74
Songs, Original Music Composer
1990s
34 titles · average score 66
77
Original Music Composer
92
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85
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47
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77
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57
Original Music Composer
72
Original Music Composer
77
Original Music Composer
90
as Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
81
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88
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75
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1980s
16 titles · average score 67
82
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84
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87
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70
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44
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35
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49
Original Music Composer
72
as Oingo Boingo Band Member
68
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59
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67
Original Music Composer
77
as Satan