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Young Woman and the Sea
2024 129 min United States of America PG 6+
★7.7
History, Drama
Director: Joachim Rønning
🎭 Based on
«Young Woman and the Sea»
byGlenn Stout
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Description
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.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$500,000
Worldwide:
$581,725
Starring
Daisy Ridley
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Tilda Cobham-Hervey
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Stephen Graham
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Awards
1 win & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
Young Woman and the Sea is a sincere and inspirational sports biopic that succeeds as an uplifting, traditional crowd-pleaser. While some critics find the narrative approach sanitized or occasionally repetitive, the film is widely praised for its emotionally resonant storytelling and strong lead performance.
| Acting | Daisy Ridley anchors the film with a committed, powerful performance that effectively captures Ederle’s determination and growth. | |
| Direction | Joachim Rønning delivers an emotionally resonant and sincere directorial effort that succeeds in making historical achievement feel impactful. | |
| Production | The film’s production design and cinematography excel at creating an authentic, immersive 1920s atmosphere without over-relying on flashy effects. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative effectively balances historical detail with personal struggle, though some viewers feel it adopts a sanitized, overly polished approach to the era's social conflicts. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is widely considered dynamic and engaging, though opinions differ on the repetition of the swimming sequences, which some find immersive while others find monotonous. |