| Young Woman and the Sea | |
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| Directed by | Joachim Rønning |
| Written by | Jeff Nathanson |
| Based on | Young Woman and the Sea by Glenn Stout |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Oscar Faura |
| Edited by | Úna Ní Dhonghaíle |
| Music by | Amelia Warner |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.4 million[1][2] |
Young Woman and the Sea is a 2024 American biographical sports film directed by Joachim Rønning and written by Jeff Nathanson, based on the 2009 book by Glenn Stout. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, the film stars Daisy Ridley as Gertrude Ederle, an American competitive swimmer who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. It also stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, Christopher Eccleston, and Glenn Fleshler in supporting roles.
Development on the film began in 2015 after producer Jerry Bruckheimer acquired the film rights to the book, and established a distribution deal with Paramount Pictures, with Nathanson attached to write it and Lily James cast as Ederle. Paramount eventually put the project in turnaround. In 2020, Walt Disney Pictures acquired the project with Ridley set to portray Ederle and Rønning to direct it. Principal photography took place between May and June 2022.
Young Woman and the Sea premiered at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles on May 16, 2024. Originally set for release by Disney on its streaming service Disney+, the film had a limited theatrical release after positive test screenings in the United States on May 31, 2024.[2] It received positive reviews from critics.
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