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True Spirit

Play trailer 2:12 Poster for True Spirit TV-PG,  2023,  1h 49m,  Drama/ Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Feb 6, 2023
3/5
True Spirit has its flaws, but there is value in its earnest belief in the human spirit. Go to Full Review
Noel Murray Los Angeles Times Feb 3, 2023
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. Go to Full Review
Luke Buckmaster Guardian Feb 3, 2023
1/5
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. Go to Full Review
Pallavi Keswani The Hindu Jan 22, 2024
A potentially inspiring tale that struggles to stay afloat. Go to Full Review
Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ Feb 10, 2023
It's a decent film of an exceptionally inspiring event. Recommended. Go to Full Review
Jennifer Green Common Sense Media Feb 7, 2023
4/5
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. Go to Full Review
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Sarah Spillane

Director

Teagan Croft

Jessica Watson

Cliff Curtis

Ben Bryant

Anna Paquin

Julie Watson

Josh Lawson

Roger Watson

Todd Lasance

Craig Atherton

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Movie Info

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
Production Co
The Rebel Fleet , Martin Chase Productions, Resonate Entertainment , Sunstar Entertainment
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 3, 2023
Runtime
1h 49m
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