Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean

Name: Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean
Director: Barnaby Thompson
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-12-04
Duration: 104 min
Cast: David Lean, Kenneth Branagh, Cate Blanchett, Steven Spielberg, Alfonso Cuarón

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2026 · 104 min · Documentary

Overview

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.

Directed by Barnaby Thompson

Cast

David Lean — Self (archive footage)
Kenneth Branagh — David Lean (voice)
Cate Blanchett — Narrator
Steven Spielberg — Self
Alfonso Cuarón — Self