Top 10 Movie Ending Scenes with the Best Music

Movies are more than just visual spectacles. They are an immersive experience that can evoke a range of emotions, from joy and laughter to sadness and tears. One essential component of this experience is the music.

The right score can elevate a scene to a whole new level, making it unforgettable. And when it comes to movie endings, the music can be the cherry on top of an already satisfying story. In this list, let's take a look at the top ten movie endings with the best music. From the iconic to the lesser-known, these scenes will leave you with a lasting impression long after the credits have rolled.

Note, this does not include credits scenes.

The Top Ten

  1. The Da Vinci Code

    Chevaliers de Sangreal by Hans Zimmer is so beautiful. As Robert Langdon finds faith in his final discovery by the Louvre Pyramid, Chevaliers de Sangreal plays so powerfully.

  2. A League of Their Own

  3. The Lion King

    The King of Pride Rock plays as Simba takes his place as king, finally ending on the outro version of Circle of Life, which is contained within King of Pride Rock.

  4. Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

    One of the kings of movie composing. John Williams ends the saga with the perfectly placed Victory Celebration.

  5. Cool Runnings

    Hans Zimmer always manages to make us cry. Here, he does it again as the bobsledders carry their sled past the finish line and everyone who hated each other comes together.

  6. Planes, Trains and Automobiles

    Blue Room's rendition of Every Time You Go Away makes us smile and cry as Del is finally embraced by Neal.

  7. The Hunchback of Notre Dame

    Quasimodo being hailed as a hero and no longer feared as a monster is complemented perfectly by the music.

  8. The Truman Show

    The song is called Father Kolbe's Preaching. As the creator addresses Truman, Truman finally manages to escape Big Brother. Very emotional music.

  9. South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

  10. Full Metal Jacket

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    Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

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    William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet

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  13. Leon: The Professional

  14. The Breakfast Club

  15. With Honors

  16. Rocky

    In this particular movie, the result didn't matter. Rocky was the champion either way. The Final Bell by Bill Conti perfectly encapsulates the end of the struggles.

  17. Papillon

  18. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

  19. Mr. Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie

    Howard Goodall's Mad Pianos sees us out of this film as we discover that Bean has taken his work of art home with him. More importantly, after all he did, he was finally accepted by the family he stayed with.

  20. Schindler's List

  21. Ghost

    Unchained Melody is enough to make anyone cry as Molly is united with Sam's spirit.

  22. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

    For those who were lucky enough to be alive when Star Wars was originally released, the final scene was the last thing they remembered. Reports of people leaving the theatre, then going straight back in to see it again, are prevalent. The scene has wonderful and iconic music called The Throne Room by the genius John Williams.

  23. The Great Escape

  24. 50 First Dates

  25. The Last of the Mohicans

  26. The Devil's Advocate

  27. Candyman (1992)

    One of the scariest themes of all time.

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