Poster of the film Young Woman and the Sea

Young Woman and the Sea

History Drama English


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.

Cast:Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, Jeanette Hain, Glenn Fleshler
Director:Joachim Rønning
Writer:Jeff Nathanson
Editor:Úna Ní Dhonghaíle
Camera:Óscar Faura

Guild Reviews

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Daisy Ridley's Predictable Yet Inspirational Sports Biopic Has Plenty Of Heart

FCG Member Reviewer Sonal Pandya
Sonal Pandya | Times Now, Zoom
Mon, September 30 2024

Based on a true story, the feature film tells the courageous journey of a young American woman's fight to swim across the English Channel in 1926. Starring Daisy Ridley, the film is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

Young Woman and the Sea is a typical sports drama, like the ones that were made often in Hollywood two to three decades ago. The period drama, directed by Joachim Rønning, follows the real-life story of Trudy Ederle, a young American who set some extraordinary records and inspired a whole generation of women after her.

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