True Spirit
Movie · 2023 · Adventure Drama History · 1h 49m · Director: Sarah Spillane
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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.
Where to watch
- Subscription
- Netflix
Cast
Teagan CroftJessica Watson
Cliff CurtisBen Bryant
Alyla BrowneYoung Jessica
Josh LawsonRoger Watson
Anna PaquinJulie Watson
Bridget WebbEmily Watson
Stacy ClausenTom Watson
Todd LasanceCraig Atherton
Josephine FlynnReporter #1
Alice TateGeorgina Bauer
Ling Cooper TangSusie the News Presenter
Shanyn AsmarFemale Politician
Tomoka TsuyukiJapanese News Presenter
Joey VieiraAmerican News Presenter
Justin GerardinFrench News Presenter
Full cast and crew
- Directed bySarah Spillane
- Written byRebecca BannerCathy RandallSarah Spillane
- Music byNick Wales
Starring
- Jessica WatsonTeagan Croft
- Ben BryantCliff Curtis
- Young JessicaAlyla Browne
- Roger WatsonJosh Lawson
Also starring
- Julie WatsonAnna Paquin
- Emily WatsonBridget Webb
- Tom WatsonStacy Clausen
- Craig AthertonTodd Lasance
- Reporter #1Josephine Flynn
- Georgina BauerAlice Tate
- Susie the News PresenterLing Cooper Tang
- Female PoliticianShanyn Asmar
- Japanese News PresenterTomoka Tsuyuki
- American News PresenterJoey Vieira
- French News PresenterJustin Gerardin
- Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Jessica Watson
Details
- Released
- Jan 26, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Directed by
- Sarah Spillane
- Written by
- Rebecca Banner, Cathy Randall, Sarah Spillane
- Music by
- Nick Wales
- Director of photography
- Danny Ruhlmann
- Production companies
- Martin Chase Productions
Resonate Entertainment
Sunstar Entertainment
- Production countries
- Australia United States
- Age rating
- PG