Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Nia DaCosta
Self
Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Self
Paul Greengrass
Self
Brady Corbet
Self
Denis Villeneuve
Self
Celine Song
Self
Steven Soderbergh
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barnaby Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Barnaby Thompson
- Original Score
- Rael Jones
- Original Title
- Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Embankment Films, Fragile Films, Sky, Assemble Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barnaby Thompson
Barnaby Thompson
Rael Jones
Paul van Dyck
Jack Heller, Nick Taussig, Barnaby Thompson, Tim Haslam, Hugo Grumbar
Department Leadership Roster
Barnaby Thompson
Director
Jack Heller
Producer
Nick Taussig
Producer
Barnaby Thompson
Producer
Barnaby Thompson
Screenplay
Paul van Dyck
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean
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What is Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean about?
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.
Who directed Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean?
Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean was directed by Barnaby Thompson.
Who stars in Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean?
The principal cast of Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean includes David Lean, Kenneth Branagh, Cate Blanchett, Steven Spielberg, Alfonso Cuarón.
When was Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean released and how long is it?
Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean was composed by Rael Jones.