True Spirit

TV-PG

2023

1h 49m

Drama

Biography

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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.

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

True Spirit has its flaws, but there is value in its earnest belief in the human spirit.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 6, 2023

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

Give credit to Spillane for making sure that this movie isn’t just about the heartwarming highs, but about the hard work it took to reach them.

Feb 3, 2023

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Luke Buckmaster

Guardian

It’s impossible to predict how any title will fare on the streaming platform, but I’ll be surprised if this one isn’t quickly lost in the algorithms.

Rated: 1/5

Feb 3, 2023

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Pallavi Keswani

The Hindu

A potentially inspiring tale that struggles to stay afloat.

Jan 22, 2024

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Graeme Tuckett

Stuff.co.nz

It's a decent film of an exceptionally inspiring event. Recommended.

Feb 10, 2023

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Jennifer Green

Common Sense Media

Structuring the film by days at sea, skipping 20 or more days at a time, and parallel editing her time on the boat with her family's life back home, keeps the pace of the story moving at an entertaining clip.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 7, 2023

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Tayyaba E

It's entirely unrealistic and very disappointing. I think movies should strive for more realism at least.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/17/24

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Jai G

As an Australian, this story was told very similarly from what i remember it being as a child. Obviously with a bit of extra hollywood esque magic sprinkled in. The acting was not bad considering it is an Aussie film, and the main character playing Jess felt perfect for the role.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/29/23

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John A

Both inspiring and entertaining

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/29/23

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Tristan W

Great Movie, feel good, inspirational great pacing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/23

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Frank M

All said and done it's a watchable film.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/27/23

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Scott V

Best movie I've seen in a long time! Excellent movie for any age to see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/16/23

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Synopsis

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
Producer: Susan Cartsonis, Debra Martin Chase, Andrew Fraser
Screenwriter: Rebecca Banner, Cathy Randall, Sarah Spillane
Production Co: The Rebel Fleet , Resonate Entertainment , Sunstar Entertainment, Martin Chase Productions
Rating: TV-PG
Genre: Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 3, 2023
Runtime: 1h 49m

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