# Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean (2026)

English · Released 2026-05-17

Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean is a 2026 English film. It is directed by Barnaby Thompson and produced by Barnaby Thompson, with music by Rael Jones. David Lean, Kenneth Branagh, Cate Blanchett, Steven Spielberg and Alfonso Cuarón appear in it, alongside 8 more credited names.

Director: Barnaby Thompson
Producer: Barnaby Thompson, Jack Heller, Nick Taussig
Music: Rael Jones
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, Denis Villeneuve as Self

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean released?
Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean was released on 17 May 2026.

### Who stars in Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean?
David Lean, Kenneth Branagh, Cate Blanchett and Steven Spielberg star in Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean.

### Who directed Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean?
Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean was directed by Barnaby Thompson.

### Who composed the music for Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean?
The music is by Rael Jones.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-29