Young Woman and the Sea Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 14, 2024

Young Woman and the Sea

Release Date: Friday, May 31, 2024 Limited

Director: Joachim Rønning

Starring: Daisy Ridley • Tilda Cobham-Hervey • Stephen Graham • Kim Bodnia • Jeanette Hain

PG Drama N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Daisy Ridley stars as the accomplished swimmer who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. 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 staggering achievement – a 21-mile trek from France to England.

Drama True Story

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Who stars in Young Woman and the Sea – Cast List

Daisy Ridley
... Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle

We Bury the Dead, Star Wars: New Jedi Order
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Tilda Cobham-Hervey
Burn, Hotel Mumbai
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Stephen Graham
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Venom: Let There Be Carnage
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Kim Bodnia
F1, Love Is All You Need
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Jeanette Hain
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Ethan Rouse
Monster Family 2: Nobody is Perfect

Who is making Young Woman and the Sea – Crew List

A look at Young Woman and the Sea behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Joachim Rønning last helmed TRON: Ares and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The film's writer Jeff Nathanson last penned Mufasa: The Lion King and The Lion King.

Director: Joachim Rønning
Screenwriter: Jeff Nathanson
Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer
Chad Oman

Studios: Walt Disney Studios; Disney+ Original
Production Company: Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Production – What we know about the Young Woman and the Sea

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2023

Completed

Changed Young Woman and the Sea movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2023

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jan 2021

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Daisy Ridley is in talks to star and Joachim Rønning is on-board to direct the project for Disney+.

Nov 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Jeff Nathanson will adapt the book by Glenn Stout.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements, some language and partial nudity
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Make history.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Young Woman and the Sea Trailers and Clips

Young Woman and the Sea

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Young Woman and the Sea Release Date: When was the film released?

Young Woman and the Sea was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 31 , 2024. There were 17 17 other movies released on the same date, including Backspot, Ezra and Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle. As a limited release, Young Woman and the Sea was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Young Woman and the Sea is currently being determined. Stay tuned!