Movie
True Spirit
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about True Spirit
Cast
Teagan CroftJessica Watson
Cliff CurtisBen Bryant
Alyla BrowneYoung Jessica
Josh LawsonRoger Watson
Anna PaquinJulie Watson
Bridget WebbEmily Watson
Stacy ClausenTom Watson
Todd LasanceCraig AthertonCredits
- Directed by
- Sarah Spillane
- Written by
- Cathy Randall, Sarah Spillane, Rebecca Banner
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Martin Chase ProductionsUnited States
Resonate EntertainmentUnited States
Sunstar EntertainmentAustralia
