Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean

2026 1h 44m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Profiles the double Oscar winner, who helmed some of the most well-respected movies of all time, via never-before-seen archive and contributions from leading film directors. Haunted by the shadow of his dismissive father and his puritan upbringing, Lean was married six times, and he created layered and complex narratives in his work while struggling to find connection and meaning in his personal life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

David Lean
Self (archive footage)
Kenneth Branagh
David Lean (voice)
Cate Blanchett
Narrator
Steven Spielberg
Self
Alfonso Cuarón
Self
Joe Wright
Self
Francis Ford Coppola
Self
Wes Anderson
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Barnaby Thompson
Writers: Barnaby Thompson
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul van Dyck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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David Lean and Kenneth Branagh and Cate Blanchett carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt35675151 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Barnaby Thompson directs. Paul van Dyck cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Paul van Dyck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5David Lean and Kenneth Branagh and Cate Blanchett carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt35675151 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.