True Spirit
2023 • 109 min • Adventure · Drama · History
Synopsis
When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant and her parents, 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.
Our family guide
Best from age 8- 70 Audience · 270 · 100%
Jessica Watson, a tenacious teen, embarks on a solo, non-stop, unassisted journey to sail around the world. With support from her family and mentor, she navigates dangerous oceans and overcomes immense challenges over 210 days to achieve her impossible dream. This inspiring true story highlights resilience and determination.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Challenging storms at sea
- Moments of isolation and fear
- Some peril and capsizing
What it models well
- Courage and perseverance
- Family support and belief
- Achieving impossible dreams
- Resourcefulness
Talk about it after
- The risks and rewards of pursuing big dreams
- How to prepare for difficult challenges
- The importance of seeking help and support
- Overcoming fear and self-doubt
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Netflix
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Top billed cast
Director: Sarah Spillane • Crew: Rebecca Banner, Cathy Randall, Sarah Spillane
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.0/10 (270)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt2353868
- Official site
- www.netflix.com
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