David Lean Films

Pattern Statistics

5
Movies
5.7
Avg Arcplot
165
Avg Runtime
1945-1984
Year Range
7.9
Avg IMDb
87%
Avg RT
84
Avg Metacritic
$267M
Total Box Office
13.2
Avg Plot Points

David Lean - Structural Approach

David Lean's filmography, stretching across 39 years from 1945 to 1984, exhibits unconventional take on classical narrative structure. Among 5 works examined on Arcplot, the average structural score of 5.7 suggests innovative narrative techniques.

In terms of narrative architecture, the director's standout films feature A Passage to India (7.0), Brief Encounter (6.9), and Doctor Zhivago (6.9).

Genre Distribution

David Lean's films frequently engages with Drama (5 films), Adventure (3 films), Romance (2 films), demonstrating focused thematic interests.

At an average runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes, David Lean opts for comprehensive character development.

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