Who We AreData Policy
GlobalScreen
Young Woman and the Sea

Young Woman and the Sea

Defy the odds.

129 minEN 7.931 May 2024
History
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: $40,000,000Box Office: $581,725
biographybased on true storyswimmingwomen's sportsenglish channelmotivational1920s

Browse more: Feature Films 2024

Trailer

Viewer Opinions (8)

OT
Oscar Torres@oscar_torres186 opinions · User since 2021
★★★★☆ 7.6
That much is clear. I can't deny the visual style is absolutely gorgeous. …
13 February 2026User Review
L
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots@screenzealots
★★★☆☆ 6.0
As you’d expect, the film’s themes of dreaming big, the rewards of perseverance and dedication, and the joy of laughing in the face of those who tell you “no” are not subtle. Soon after, her competitive spirit led her to attempt crossing the 21 mile English Channel by swimming from France to England. …
8 August 2024VerifiedUser Review

Comments

Jacob Thompson
Finally, a movie that lives up to the hype. I firmly believe emotionally rich storytelling that earns every beat. Already planning a rewatch.
CinemaSerf
this is on the face of it, it's a bit similar to last year's "Nyad", only I found this to be a more engaging depiction of the story of a young woman determined to struggle against not just the water, but of the societal limitations put upon her sex and assumed about her potential a mere century ago. As a young child, Trudy Ederle contracts measles.
GlobalScreen

© 2026 Global Screen. All content is for informational purposes.

Last updated: 2026-03-11