Vindication Swim

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Vindication Swim

1h 38m

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The true story of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel. As doubts cast shadows over her triumph, she embarks on a grueling vindication swim, battling the elements and societal pressures in a fight for recognition.

Elliott Hasler

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Kirsten Callaghan

Mercedes Gleitze

John Locke

Harold Best

Victoria Summer

Edith Gade

James Wilby

Mr. Havers

Douglas Hodge

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

So no, it’s not a good film. Not aesthetically, dramatically, technically. But it got made. So that’s a start.

Rated: 1/5

Mar 8, 2024

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

This movie is wearing water wings made of lead.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 5, 2024

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Jason Delgado

Film Threat

The cast does a fine job, and some of the scenic English Channel shots in Vindication Swim are exquisite.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 12, 2024

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Synopsis

The true story of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel. As doubts cast shadows over her triumph, she embarks on a grueling vindication swim, battling the elements and societal pressures in a fight for recognition.

Director: Elliott Hasler
Producer: Simon Hasler, Sally Wood, Douglas McJannet
Screenwriter: Elliott Hasler, Elliott Hasler
Distributor: Freestyle Releasing
Production Co: Arden Entertainment, Sea High Productions, Picnik Entertainment, Relsah Films, Brilliant Pictures, Warner Bros. De Lane Lea
Genre: Biography, History, Drama, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 38m