Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean(2026)
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.
Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean (2026) is a documentary film directed by Barnaby Thompson, released on May 17, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars David Lean, Kenneth Branagh, Cate Blanchett and Steven Spielberg.
- Director:
- Barnaby Thompson
- Writers:
- Barnaby Thompson
- Producers:
- Jack Heller, Nick Taussig, Barnaby Thompson
- Production:
- Embankment Films, Fragile Films, Sky, Assemble Media
- Status:
- Released
Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Lean
as Self (archive footage)
Kenneth Branagh
as David Lean (voice)
Cate Blanchett
as Narrator
Steven Spielberg
as Self
Alfonso Cuarón
as Self
Joe Wright
as Self
Francis Ford Coppola
as Self
Wes Anderson
as Self
Nia DaCosta
as Self
Autumn Durald Arkapaw
as Self
Paul Greengrass
as Self
Brady Corbet
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Barnaby Thompson, written by Barnaby Thompson, produced by Jack Heller, Nick Taussig and Barnaby Thompson.
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Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean?
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The main cast of Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean (2026) includes David Lean, Kenneth Branagh, Cate Blanchett, Steven Spielberg and Alfonso Cuarón. The film was directed by Barnaby Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean released?
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Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean was released on May 17, 2026 and runs for 1h 44m.