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Young Woman and the Sea

PG20242h 9mJoachim Rønning
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 62

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"Defy the odds."

This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.

HistoryDrama
English ChannelBiographyBased On True StorySwimming1920sWomen's SportsMotivational

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What is Young Woman and the Sea (2024) about?

This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.

Who stars in Young Woman and the Sea?

Young Woman and the Sea stars Daisy Ridley (Trudy Ederle), Tilda Cobham-Hervey (Meg Ederle), Stephen Graham (Bill Burgess), Kim Bodnia (Henry Ederle), Jeanette Hain (Gertrude Ederle). The film was directed by Joachim Rønning.

How long is Young Woman and the Sea?

Young Woman and the Sea has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2024. It is rated PG.

Is Young Woman and the Sea worth watching?

Young Woman and the Sea holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of History, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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