Young Woman and the Sea (2024)

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.

Genres: History, Drama

What to watch after Young Woman and the Sea

• The Swimmers (2022) — Same subject: swimming
• Nyad (2023) — Same feel: uplifting, ambitious
• 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) — Same feel: optimistic, dramatic
• Woman in Gold (2015) — Same feel: uplifting, optimistic
• The Boys in the Boat (2023) — Same feel: uplifting, ambitious
• True Spirit (2023) — Same feel: uplifting, ambitious