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True Spirit is a 2023 Australian biographical drama film directed by Sarah Spillane and written by Spillane, Cathy Randall, and Rebecca Banner. The film is based on the 2010 memoir of the same name by Jessica Watson, played by Teagan Croft. She is an Australian sailor who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal and is on the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame after attempting a solo global circumnavigation at the age of 16. The film was made available for streaming on Netflix on 3 February 2023.

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2023 · 1h 49m · Adventure · Drama · History

TMDB 7.0/10 (270 votes)

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.

Directed by Sarah Spillane

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Cast & crew

Sarah SpillaneDirector

Teagan Croftas Jessica Watson

Cliff Curtisas Ben Bryant

Alyla Browneas Young Jessica

Josh Lawsonas Roger Watson

Anna Paquinas Julie Watson

Bridget Webbas Emily Watson

Stacy Clausenas Tom Watson

Todd Lasanceas Craig Atherton

Josephine Flynnas Reporter #1

Alice Tateas Georgina Bauer

Ling Cooper Tangas Susie the News Presenter

Shanyn Asmaras Female Politician

Tomoka Tsuyukias Japanese News Presenter

Joey Vieiraas American News Presenter