Young Woman and the Sea 2024
Young Woman and the Sea (2024) is a biographical sports drama directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Daisy Ridley as Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Based on Glenn Stout’s 2009 book, the film chronicles Ederle’s journey from 1914 to 1926, highlighting her determination to overcome societal sexism and personal challenges to achieve her historic feat.🌊 Story Set against the backdrop of 1920s New York, the film portrays Ederle’s rise from a young swimmer to an Olympic athlete and ultimately to a trailblazer in women’s sports. Her 1926 swim from France to England, covering 21 miles, not only broke records but also challenged prevailing notions about women's physical capabilities. The narrative emphasizes themes of perseverance, empowerment, and the breaking of gender barriers.🎭 Performances Daisy Ridley delivers a compelling portrayal of Ederle, capturing her resilience and determination. Critics have noted that Ridley brings a strong presence to the role, reminiscent of her performances in previous films. Supporting performances by Tilda Cobham-Hervey and Stephen Graham add depth to the narrative.📊 Critics The film has received generally positive reviews. It holds an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its inspirational story and Ridley’s performance. However, some reviews have pointed out that the film occasionally relies on clichés and oversimplifies certain aspects of Ederle’s life. Despite these critiques, Young Woman and the Sea is regarded as a heartfelt tribute to a pioneering athlete.🌍 Where to Watch Young Woman and the Sea is available for streaming on Disney+.📝 Conclusion Young Woman and the Sea (2024) is an inspiring biographical drama that celebrates the life and legacy of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel. With a powerful performance by Daisy Ridley and direction by Joachim Rønning, the film delivers a compelling narrative of resilience, gender equality, and the pursuit of greatness. While it may lean on some familiar biopic tropes, its emotional depth and historical significance make it a worthwhile watch—especially for those drawn to stories of trailblazing women who defied the odds.
- 2024
- 2 h : 9 min
- 183 views
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7.635
- PG
- English (UK)
Isabella Rossellini
2025-05-13 06:39:47
I managed to catch Young Woman and the Sea during its cinema run and I have to say I thought it was a great film. Daisy Ridley was excellent as Trudy Ederle and really proved herself as a first rate actress in this film. The film itself felt like a rarity in today's landscape of overly CGI-d superheroes and sci-fis. This was a good old fashioned story, well told with great actors, nice cinematography and a strong script. That being said, I have to say that the British equivalent, an indie titled, Vindication Swim, was the better of the two Channel swimming films released this year. That one takes place a year after Trudy's swim and is based on the first British woman to swim the Channel, Mercedes Gleitze. I felt the swimming sequences were far more varied and visually spectacular in what I assume was a much lower budget film than this outing by Disney. Likewise I feel that story had more to it in terms of the struggle faced by its protagonist (interestingly both women are of German heritage and a good deal of the story is about them proving themselves to being American and British respectively). That being said Young Woman the and Sea is by no means a bad film. Far from it, it is actually excellent, especially in the rousing climactic sequence. I really do hope Disney continues to make films like this one.