Young Woman and the Sea

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Daisy Ridley stars as the accomplished swimmer who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. 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 staggering achievement -- a 21-mile trek from France to England.

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Buoyed by Daisy Ridley's radiant star power and the remarkable trajectory of Gertrude Ederle's life story, Young Woman and the Sea is an old-fashioned sports movie that harkens back to the classics in the best way.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Based on Glenn Stout’s book, director Joachim Ronning’s absorbing drama does a masterful job of showing the obstacles thrown at the daughter of German immigrants while on her 21-mile trek from France to England.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 17, 2024

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Sergio Burstein

Los Angeles Times

A film that is full of production value, filmed with classic elegance and that, above all else, shows new generations a situation that, beyond any commercial imposition, had to be deeply complicated for female development. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 12, 2024

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Andrea Thompson

Chicago Reader

A capable cast and crew make Young Woman and the Sea an enjoyable, if predictable, story of empowerment.

Jun 7, 2024

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Andrew Parker

The Gate

It’s a bit of an odd duck: a movie that’s too bland to make much of an impression, but also too competent and well done to be outright forgettable or unlikeable.

Rated: 6/10

Jul 22, 2024

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Charles Koplinski

Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam

Ridley is wonderful here, the actress finally getting a role she can sink her teeth into as well as display the quiet strength she so capably projects.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Jul 22, 2024

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Hope Madden

The Screening Room Podcast

Disney obviously knows the game plan, and the film’s commitment to execution delivers a satisfying and overdue salute to a woman who earned it.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 21, 2024

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Darryl

Amazing movie and very inspiring.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/30/24

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sally s

It was the best feel good movie I have seen in a while. The sets were well done. Similar to the Tenement Museum in New York. I always enjoy the actual footage of the original story from the 1920s that was at the end. I recommend it wholeheartedly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/18/24

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Lindsey C

This is one of the few movies out right now worth watching. Incredible true story. Great actors. Beautiful music. Rich, heartfelt, gripping screenplay. It kept a fast pace to the great end. Love!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/16/24

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Chris

Pretty good, inspiring

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/12/24

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Rose

Good movie, great for a family. A little over the top re the villain (though I will have to read the book and then assess) and the physique of the Trudy was not consistent with a swimmer, nor was it consistent with the actual video footage of the real Trudy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/12/24

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Tammy T

Such an amazing story and an overall feel good film. The music was incredibly impactful, as was the cinematic ocean shots. Daisy Ridley carries this film and tells this story so well. It's so wonderful to see movies being made about true events that can continue to inspire today.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/12/24

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Joachim Rønning

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Daisy Ridley

Gertrude Ederle

Tilda Cobham-Hervey

Margaret Ederle

Stephen Graham

Bill Burgess

Kim Bodnia

Henry

Jeanette Hain

Gertrude Anna Ederle

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Synopsis

Daisy Ridley stars as the accomplished swimmer who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. 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 staggering achievement -- a 21-mile trek from France to England.

Director: Joachim Rønning
Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer, Chad Oman, Jeff Nathanson
Screenwriter: Jeff Nathanson
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Rating: PG (Partial Nudity|Thematic Elements|Some Language)
Genre: Biography, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 31, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 19, 2024
Runtime: 2h 9m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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