Young Woman and the Sea

Defy the odds.

5/31/20242h 9min7.9/10(443 TMDB votes)

HistoryDrama

Directed by Joachim Rønning

Plot

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.