Young Woman and the Sea: Release date and where to watch in Australia

The inspiring story of American swimmer Gertrude Ederle was recently adapted into a movie with Young Woman and the Sea. 

Daisy Ridley stars as Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel, breaking massive barriers including the “animosity of a patriarchal society”. The film also stars Stephen Graham as Trudy’s trainer Bill Burgess and Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Trudy’s supportive sister Meg. 

Where is Young Woman and the Sea streaming in Australia? 

The new sports drama will be streaming in Australia on Disney Plus. It’s worth noting that the movie didn’t get a theatrical release here, going straight to Disney+ instead for watching on demand. 

Movie	Streaming Service	Available?
Young Woman and the Sea	Disney Plus	Yes - with Disney+ subscription

Young Woman and the Sea Australia release date

You can watch Daisy Ridley’s new movie on Disney Plus starting Friday, 19 July. This comes two months after the film’s initial release on 16 May. 

Movie	Streaming Date	IMDb
Young Woman and the Sea	Fri, 19 July 2024	7.7/10

Watch full movie on Disney Plus

Young Woman and the Sea will be screening in Australia via Disney+ from July 12, two months after being initially released in the US.

For exclusive access to what’s on Disney Plus, new customers can choose between the monthly and the yearly plan. The free trial is no longer offered, although there are occasional Disney Plus offers (usually on the annual Disney Plus Day) that new customers can use. 

Disney’s Standard plan allows streaming TV shows or movies on up to two screens for $13.99 per month, or $139.99 if you prefer pre-paying for a year in exchange for some savings. 

If you need 4K streaming with Dolby Atmos audio and four concurrent streams, you’ll need to upgrade your subscription with Disney Premium at $17.99 monthly or $179.99 annually.

What is the plot of Young Woman and the Sea? 

The biographical drama tells the wondrous story of competitive swimmer Trudy Ederle. Following her gold-winning victory at the 1924 Olympics, she became set to accomplish a daunting undertaking that no woman had ever done before - swim the English channel.

This challenge entails swimming a distance of 21 miles from France to England, all while battling strong currents, unpredictable weather conditions, and the risk of hypothermia. 

The film adaptation chronicles not only Trudy’s harrowing physical journey, but also the emotional weight of pursuing something extraordinary during a time when women were believed to be too weak to compete.

Despite many people rooting against her and wanting her to fail, Trudy persevered against all odds, leading her to accomplish an incredible feat that cemented her legacy in sports. 

Directed by Joachim Rønning from a screenplay written by Jeff Nathanson, the film is produced by Top Gun Maverick producer Jerry Bruckheimer alongside Chad Oman and Jeff Nathanson. It is based on Glenn Stout’s book of the same name. 

Young Woman and the Sea trailer

Check out the trailer for the new film right here. 

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Cast of Young Woman and the Sea

You can find the complete list of cast and characters below. 

Other movies on Disney Plus

Wondering what other movies are streaming on Disney+? We’ve rounded up some of the latest releases you can watch on the streamer, including Descendants: The Rise of Red, The First Omen, The Creator, The Marvels, Poor Things, Next Goal Wins, and the new animated film Wish. 

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