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Young Woman and the Sea

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2024 | 129 min | History, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved NYAD or Chariots of Fire, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $582K worldwide on a $40 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 189K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joachim Rønning

  • Daisy RidleyTrudy Ederle
  • Tilda Cobham-HerveyMeg Ederle
  • Stephen GrahamBill Burgess
  • Kim BodniaHenry Ederle
  • Jeanette HainGertrude Ederle
  • Glenn FleshlerJames Sullivan
  • Sian CliffordCharlotte 'Eppy' Epstein
  • Christopher EcclestonJabez Wolffe
  • Ethan RouseHenry Jr. (Teen)
  • Olive AbercrombieYoung Trudy Ederle