True Spirit

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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

Feb 6, 2023

3/5

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

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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.

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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.

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Pallavi Keswani

The Hindu

Jan 22, 2024

A potentially inspiring tale that struggles to stay afloat.

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

Feb 10, 2023

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

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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.

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Yerem K

@Yerem Jan 15, 2026

I love Teagan and the movie is great

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John A

@RT17258338 Oct 29, 2023

Both inspiring and entertaining

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Frank M

@RT31808023 Oct 27, 2023

All said and done it's a watchable film.

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Kolby A

@RT23851070 Sep 29, 2023

Sit down with the entire family and bond over this one. Don't miss it!

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REaD C

@RT45842777 May 26, 2023

Jessica Watson's story has long deserved a movie. I always love seeing Aussie stories in film and what the Aussie industry is capable of. This movie is great, inspiring, engaging and has very pleasant colours. Teagan Croft and all of the cast were really good. Movie's based on true stories always add more dramatic elements but that is what helps it to work on film. I did feel that the pace should've been slower in some story beats, particularly I the movie's set up. But True Spirit captures the true spirit of Jessica. Go see it!

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Jonathan L

@RT80349072 May 22, 2023

Engaging, good cast, and well shot. Starts off a bit cluttered but quickly finds its pacing. GREAT family movie, but clearly Hollywood-ified. 83/100

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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
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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