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Young Woman and the Sea(2024)

2h 9mHistory, DramaEnglish
7.9/10
436 user ratings

Defy the odds.

Overview

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.

Director

Joachim Rønning

Studio

Walt Disney Pictures

Budget

$40M

Revenue

$582K

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Cast

Daisy Ridley

Daisy Ridley

as Trudy Ederle

Tilda Cobham-Hervey

Tilda Cobham-Hervey

as Meg Ederle

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

as Bill Burgess

Kim Bodnia

Kim Bodnia

as Henry Ederle

Jeanette Hain

Jeanette Hain

as Gertrude Ederle

Glenn Fleshler

Glenn Fleshler

as James Sullivan

Sian Clifford

Sian Clifford

as Charlotte 'Eppy' Epstein

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

as Jabez Wolffe

Ethan Rouse

Ethan Rouse

as Henry Jr. (Teen)

Olive Abercrombie

Olive Abercrombie

as Young Trudy Ederle

Lilly Aspell

Lilly Aspell

as Young Meg Ederle

Raphael J. Bishop

Raphael J. Bishop

as Young Henry Jr. Ederle

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2024

Runtime

2h 9m

Language

English

Rating

7.9 / 10

Budget

$40M

Box Office

$582K

Production Companies

Walt Disney Pictures • Jerry Bruckheimer Films

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Where can I watch Young Woman and the Sea?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Young Woman and the Sea (2024).

What is Young Woman and the Sea about?

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.

Who directed Young Woman and the Sea?

Young Woman and the Sea was directed by Joachim Rønning and released in 2024. It is a history, drama film.

How long is Young Woman and the Sea?

Young Woman and the Sea has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).

Who stars in Young Woman and the Sea?

The cast of Young Woman and the Sea includes Daisy Ridley as Trudy Ederle, Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Meg Ederle, Stephen Graham as Bill Burgess, Kim Bodnia as Henry Ederle, Jeanette Hain as Gertrude Ederle and more.

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