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True Spirit

2023Movie1 h 49 minPG

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic508.3Rotten Tomatoes74%72%

An uplifting, wholesome adventure movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Inspirational True Story
  • Against the Odds
  • Solo Sailing Adventure
  • Triumph of the Human Spirit
  • Family Support
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Female Empowerment
  • Educational & Uplifting

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Sarah Spillane
Written by
Rebecca Banner, Cathy Randall, Sarah Spillane
Produced by
Debra Martin Chase, Susan Cartsonis, Andrew Fraser
Music by
Nick Wales

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Facts

January 26, 2023 · 1 h 49 min · PG

Released
January 26, 2023
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese, French, Japanese
Made in
Australia, United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream True Spirit?"

Questions about True Spirit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream True Spirit?

Netflix

In the United States, True Spirit streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is True Spirit worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (62).

Is True Spirit okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching True Spirit?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.