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Young Woman and the Sea

7.820242h 9mPGMovieHistoryDrama

This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a…

DirectorJoachim Rønning
WriterJeff Nathanson
ProducersJoachim Rønning·John G. Scotti

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joachim Rønning

DRDaisy Ridley
Daisy Ridley
Trudy Ederle
TCTilda Cobham-Hervey
Tilda Cobham-Hervey
Meg Ederle
SGStephen Graham
Stephen Graham
Bill Burgess
KBKim Bodnia
Kim Bodnia
Henry Ederle
JHJeanette Hain
Jeanette Hain
Gertrude Ederle
GFGlenn Fleshler
Glenn Fleshler
James Sullivan
SCSian Clifford
Sian Clifford
Charlotte 'Eppy' Epstein
CEChristopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston
Jabez Wolffe
EREthan Rouse
Ethan Rouse
Henry Jr. (Teen)
OAOlive Abercrombie
Olive Abercrombie
Young Trudy Ederle
LALilly Aspell
Lilly Aspell
Young Meg Ederle
RBRaphael J. Bishop
Raphael J. Bishop
Young Henry Jr. Ederle

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Young Woman and the Sea — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Young Woman and the Sea?

Young Woman and the Sea is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Young Woman and the Sea on Netflix?

No, Young Woman and the Sea is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Young Woman and the Sea on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Young Woman and the Sea isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Disney Plus instead.

Where can I watch Young Woman and the Sea for free?

Young Woman and the Sea is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Young Woman and the Sea based on a true story?

Yes — Young Woman and the Sea is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).