Top 10 Movie Ending Scenes with the Best Music

Apr 06, 2023, 11:42 IST

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"Zihuatanejo" - The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

This emotional finale sees Andy Dufresne and Ellis "Red" Redding reunite on a beach in Mexico, as Newman's uplifting score symbolizes hope and redemption

"Time" - Inception (2010) 

Zimmer's powerful score accompanies the final scene, where Dom Cobb spins the totem and reunites with his children, leaving the audience to question the nature of reality

"The Immigrant (Main Theme)" - The Godfather Part II (1974)

Zimmer's powerful score accompanies the final scene, where Dom Cobb spins the totem and reunites with his children, leaving the audience to question the nature of reality

"Flying Theme" - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Williams' iconic score soars as E.T. bids farewell to his human friends and ascends into the night sky in his spaceship, leaving a trail of magic and wonder

"Theme from Schindler's List" - Schindler's List (1993)

This haunting violin melody plays during the powerful closing scene where Schindler's survivors and their descendants pay tribute to his memory.

"Where Is My Mind?" - Fight Club (1999)

As the buildings collapse around them, the Narrator and Marla hold hands, and the Pixies' song perfectly encapsulates the chaotic and surreal nature of the film's conclusion.

"Don't You (Forget About Me)" - The Breakfast Club (1985)

The iconic ending features Judd Nelson's character raising his fist triumphantly as the Simple Minds anthem plays, signifying the power of self-discovery and the bonds formed among the misfit group.

"Lux Aeterna" - Requiem for a Dream (2000)

The film's harrowing conclusion is punctuated by Mansell's haunting score, capturing the desperation and devastation caused by addiction

"My Heart Will Go On" - Titanic (1997)

As elderly Rose peacefully passes away, the film transitions to a dreamlike reunion with Jack on the grand staircase, while Dion's emotional ballad plays in the background, emphasizing love's endurance.

"Also sprach Zarathustra" - 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

The enigmatic ending features the Star Child floating above Earth, accompanied by Strauss' majestic fanfare, reflecting humanity's cosmic evolution and the mysteries of the universe.

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