Young Woman and the Sea
2024, English. Directed by Joachim Rønning.
Defy the odds.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Young Woman and the Sea
Young Woman and the Sea is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joachim RønningDirector
- 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
- Lilly AspellYoung Meg Ederle
- Raphael J. BishopYoung Henry Jr. Ederle
Details
- Released
- 31 May 2024
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jeff Nathanson
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $582K
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What Young Woman and the Sea is based on
Young Woman and the Sea is based on Young Woman and the Sea by Glenn Stout.
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Young Woman and the Sea
By Glenn Stout
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Young Woman and the Sea: quick answers
Is Young Woman and the Sea worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 472 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Young Woman and the Sea?
Young Woman and the Sea runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does Young Woman and the Sea have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Young Woman and the Sea. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Young Woman and the Sea parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Young Woman and the Sea is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Young Woman and the Sea on?
Young Woman and the Sea is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Young Woman and the Sea?
If you liked Young Woman and the Sea, try The Great Alaskan Race, Chariots of Fire, Mothering Sunday.
Who directed Young Woman and the Sea?
Young Woman and the Sea (2024) was directed by Joachim Rønning and stars Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham.
What is Young Woman and the Sea based on?
Young Woman and the Sea is based on Young Woman and the Sea by Glenn Stout.