True Spirit (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2023, True Spirit is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Sarah Spillane, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. True Spirit stars Teagan Croft as Jessica Watson, Cliff Curtis as Ben Bryant, Alyla Browne as Young Jessica and Josh Lawson as Roger Watson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, True Spirit has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch True Spirit page.
If you liked it. Fans of True Spirit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch True Spirit (2023)?
- In US, True Spirit is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is True Spirit worth watching?
- True Spirit holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in True Spirit?
- True Spirit stars Teagan Croft, Cliff Curtis, Alyla Browne, Josh Lawson and Anna Paquin.
- When was True Spirit released?
- True Spirit was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.