True Spirit Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jan. 19, 2023

True Spirit

Release Date: Friday, February 3, 2023 Netflix

When Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world, she must overcome her greatest fear as she navigates the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean. Based on a true story.

Director: Sarah Spillane

Starring: Anna Paquin • Cliff Curtis • Josh Lawson • Teagan Croft • Bridget Webb

N/A Adventure N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson (Teagan Croft) sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant (Cliff Curtis) and her parents (Josh Lawson and Academy Award winner Anna Paquin), Jessica is determined to accomplish what was thought to be impossible, navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean over the course of 210 days.

Adventure Biography Drama True Story

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Who is making True Spirit – Crew List

Director: Sarah Spillane
Screenwriter: Sarah Spillane
Producer: Debra Martin Chase

Studio: Netflix Originals
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the True Spirit

Key Facts

Jessica Watson will consult on the biopic. She also self-filmed a documentary called 210 Days, which was narrated by Richard Branson (8/2/2020).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2022

Completed

Changed True Spirit movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2020

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Netflix is developing a film based on Jessica Watson’s sailing memoir.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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True Spirit

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True Spirit Release Date: When was the film released?

True Spirit was released in Netflix on Friday, February 3 , 2023. There were 21 21 other movies released on the same date, including 80 For Brady, Knock at the Cabin and A Lot Of Nothing.

The estimated home release date for True Spirit is currently being determined. Stay tuned!