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.

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Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean (2026)

Documentary · 1h 44m · 5/17/2026

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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.

Status

Released

Language

English

Countries

United Kingdom, United States

Production Companies

Embankment Films, Fragile Films, Sky, Assemble Media
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Cast
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David Lean

Self (archive footage)
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Kenneth Branagh

David Lean (voice)
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Cate Blanchett

Narrator
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Steven Spielberg

Self
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Alfonso Cuarón

Self
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Joe Wright

Self
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Francis Ford Coppola

Self
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Wes Anderson

Self
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Nia DaCosta

Self
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Autumn Durald Arkapaw

Self
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Paul Greengrass

Self
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Brady Corbet

Self
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Denis Villeneuve

Self
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Celine Song

Self
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Steven Soderbergh

Self
Crew
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Jack Heller

Director
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Nick Taussig

Director
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Tim Haslam

Director
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Hugo Grumbar

Director
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Caitlin de Lisser-Ellen

Director
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Eric Kohn

Director
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Barbara Lee

Director
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Jack Oliver

Director
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Barnaby Thompson

Director
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Geoffrey Sentamu

Director
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Paul van Dyck

Director
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Rael Jones

Director
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