Where to start with David Lean

David Lean has 7 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.

7 films · curated from the catalog · ordered by critical consensus

Lawrence of Arabia

1962 · ★ 8.0

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The Bridge on the River Kwai

1957 · ★ 7.8

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Oliver Twist

1948 · ★ 7.6

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Doctor Zhivago

1965 · ★ 7.5

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Great Expectations

1946 · ★ 7.3

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Ryan's Daughter

1970 · ★ 7.1

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A Passage to India

1984 · ★ 6.8

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