[go: up one dir, main page]

    Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideToronto Int'l Film FestivalSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

La Jeune Fille et la Mer

Original title: True Spirit
  • 2023
  • 7
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
12K
YOUR RATING
La Jeune Fille et la Mer (2023)
The story of Australian teenager, Jessica Watson, the youngest person ever to sail solo, non-stop around the world.
Play trailer2:12
1 Video
58 Photos
DocudramaSea AdventureAdventureBiographyDramaFamilySport

The story of Australian teenager, Jessica Watson, who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012, for being a role model for young Australians.The story of Australian teenager, Jessica Watson, who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012, for being a role model for young Australians.The story of Australian teenager, Jessica Watson, who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012, for being a role model for young Australians.

  • Director
    • Sarah Spillane
  • Writers
    • Sarah Spillane
    • Rebecca Banner
    • Cathy Randall
  • Stars
    • Alyla Browne
    • Teagan Croft
    • Cliff Curtis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sarah Spillane
    • Writers
      • Sarah Spillane
      • Rebecca Banner
      • Cathy Randall
    • Stars
      • Alyla Browne
      • Teagan Croft
      • Cliff Curtis
    • 70User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:12
    Official Trailer

    Photos58

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 50
    View Poster

    Top cast64

    Edit
    Alyla Browne
    Alyla Browne
    • Young Jessica
    Teagan Croft
    Teagan Croft
    • Jessica Watson
    Cliff Curtis
    Cliff Curtis
    • Ben Bryant
    Josh Lawson
    Josh Lawson
    • Roger Watson
    Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin
    • Julie Watson
    Bridget Webb
    • Emily Watson
    Vivien Turner
    Vivien Turner
    • Hannah Watson
    Stacy Clausen
    Stacy Clausen
    • Tom Watson
    Freya Callaghan
    Freya Callaghan
    • Young Emily
    Chris Hillier
    Chris Hillier
    • Instructor
    Todd Lasance
    Todd Lasance
    • Craig Atherton
    Josephine Flynn
    Josephine Flynn
    • Reporter #1
    Nikhil Singh
    • Reporter #2
    Alice Tate
    • Georgina Bauer
    • (as Alice Haig)
    Ling Cooper Tang
    Ling Cooper Tang
    • Susie the News Presenter
    Shanyn Asmar
    Shanyn Asmar
    • Female Politician
    Liam Wallace
    Liam Wallace
    • Young Tom
    Molly Belle Wright
    Molly Belle Wright
    • Young Hannah
    • Director
      • Sarah Spillane
    • Writers
      • Sarah Spillane
      • Rebecca Banner
      • Cathy Randall
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews70

    6.811.6K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    5Boristhemoggy

    The movie lacks true spirit

    I watched this as I am a sailor and I was curious to see where her story fit in with Abby Sunderland, who tried the same feat at teh same age but failed after a storm in the southern ocean.

    As some have said I also think the film was made in a Disney style to highlight the spirit of exploration, adventure and courage. It does it splendidly and is a joy to watch for that reason.

    As a record of Watson's achievement though I think it falls short. The things she went through including being becalmed for a full week would have been horrifying. And the storm scenes almost romanticise storms rather than showing the real turmoil that Watson went through.

    It showed nothing of the struggle she would have faced sailing the boat although does touch on her loneliness. I think as a record of her adventure it was below par.

    I haven't read her memoir but I believe I will now to get the first hand real account, not the sanitised version from a director.
    9TheDome81

    Wow! Inspiring film from down under!

    Just finished watching this excellent movie. It's based on a true story, so there won't be any spoilers here. It's the story of Jessica Watsonl who's always dreamed of sailing around the world by herself. She's on a quest to be the younger person to do so.

    As you'd expect, she certainly has her share of obstacles. But she shows the true grit needed to complete such an adventure. The film goes from her at sea, to flashbacks of her growing up and all the things that led to this amazing adventure.

    I thought the acting was absolutely spot on. The photography and special effects were tremendous as well. And it's full of breathtaking action scenes that make you feel you're on board with her. There's one absolutely gorgeous scene when she's caught in a dead-air zone. She stares at the night sky just full of stars with the David Bowie's "Star Man" quietly playing. It's quite haunting.

    If you're looking for a great film the whole family will enjoy, don't miss this one! But be sure to have some tissues handy. There are a couple of emotional scenes where even this jaded film reviewer puddled up a bit.
    6davepoole-82655

    Shocking Music

    The true story is remarkable, awe inspiring to think a 16 year old would want to sail solo around the globe let alone have enough about them to actually do it.

    Unfortunately the film goes down the sickly route. Ridiculous cringe worthy moments that really didn't need to be added. The story didn't need it, but the Director couldn't help themselves. At its worst it was like a soap opera episode and the music Director shouldn't be allowed anywhere near music, shocking is too polite a word for that.

    Also some of the extra characters were so cliche as to be almost rude. They literally put an African lady dancing when she was watching on video, only surprised the Scottish woman wasn't pissed.

    Anyway after all that the acting by the lead characters was fine and the story itself is so amazing it was still enjoyable. Just could have been so much better if handled with a bit more sophistication.

    I'm going to find the book and read that.
    6Jaffaroll

    Inspiring adventure, script and graphics struggle.

    Years ago I read "Sailing Alone Around the World" by Joshua Slocum and I have been a solo Cape Horn groupie ever since. There were some great books including Naomi James engrossing "At One with the Sea." At the start the success rate of solo round the Horn was about 50%. It has improved with technology and weather data but is still a risky exciting enterprise. The sailors all seemed a little bit odd, I felt a kindred spirit. Cf "Voyage for Madmen", also filmed. So, I bussed down with my nearly 10 year old granddaughter to see "True Spirit" when it opened at Maroochydore.

    At the time of her voyage, I had wondered if there was some pressure on the sailor for the trip, but the more I saw of her the more she seemed to be a determined independent young lady who had her own ideas. I have been steadily impressed with her. She is not seen chasing 'celebrity'. I was however a little apprehensive about the film, as there were no reviews, - this could be one of those over-earnest paeans that the Antipodes can do. The granddaughter is a hard critic. Well, she liked it and watched earnestly right through. It does have a bit of an old-fashioned feel to it. No slaughtering superheroes or flying hedgehogs. I am glad I took her to see it.

    I thought it wasn't bad, with reservations. The storm scenes/CGI were a little unreal. (like in 'Perfect Storm' - graphically spectacular, but distracting) This detached me from the drama. And the general sailing was less absorbing than it might have been, though I know solo sailing isn't all excitement, it can be done. Apart from the 'over the top storms' the photography was good. The sea is a good act to watch.

    The dialogue often tends to be formulaic and occasionally cloying. Shame; a lot is good. Teagan Croft is excellent as Jess, she seemed to be the character. Cliff Curtis was great as the mentor Ben Bryant. Anna Paquin good as ever and generally the actors were fine. Some things I vaguely remember from the time, such as the flyover by the parents (-must have been emotional.) and the wait before the Horn, were barely dealt with but excusable in the name of good editing. At 106 minutes it was about right. Actual footage of Jessica at the end was quite moving.

    Sarah Spillane has avoided over adulation. There are some script failings but still very watchable reproduction of Jessica's exploits. The determination and achievement of the young sailor were recognised in the film and anchored it.
    5ricardopinelli07

    Nice story, good book, poor movie

    The adventure is amazing, the book is a 7/10 (read it last year) and the movie is very disappointing.

    As said, the main actress was more concerned with looking pretty and smiling, the music was awful, the soap opera vibe was everywhere, there was almost no real tension with all the situation...

    Some parts are not in the book, were created to romanticize some scenes.

    The best part of the movie is the ending with some real scenes of Jess arriving home.

    Overall, I feel that the adventure itself was not explored as it should be. The loneliness, the sailing, the danger, her routine...

    It was more like a teenager "you can do what you want" movie than an adventure movie.

    More like this

    Chien perdu
    6.1
    Chien perdu
    Blue Miracle
    6.6
    Blue Miracle
    Lionheart: The Jesse Martin Story
    7.9
    Lionheart: The Jesse Martin Story
    Une amie au poil
    7.2
    Une amie au poil
    Chupa
    5.5
    Chupa
    La Petite Nemo et le Monde des rêves
    6.7
    La Petite Nemo et le Monde des rêves
    Skater Girl
    6.7
    Skater Girl
    Le dernier wagon
    7.0
    Le dernier wagon
    Mystère
    6.3
    Mystère
    We Have a Ghost
    6.1
    We Have a Ghost
    Keluarga Cemara 2
    6.2
    Keluarga Cemara 2
    L'Éléphante du magicien
    6.6
    L'Éléphante du magicien

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Jessica Watson was allowed to keep the replica of her boat used for filming after production had completed.
    • Goofs
      In the movie in rough weather Jessica is seen strapped to the bunk . Yachts do not use this system, they all use lee cloths . Which you see on the real boat at the end of the movie with real footage from the boat . Hint its red.
    • Quotes

      Jessica Watson: There's strength in being yourself. You know, I think... that's as hard as climbing any mountain. You know, I think there's bravery in admitting that you're not okay.

    • Soundtracks
      Walking on a Dream
      Written by Luke Steele, Jonathan Sloan and Nick Littlemore (as Nicholas Littlemore)

      Performed by Empire of the Sun

      Courtesy of EMI Music Australia Pty Ltd/Astralwerks

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ

    • How long is True Spirit?Powered by Alexa

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • February 3, 2023 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Espíritu libre
    • Filming locations
      • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Resonate Entertainment
      • Martin Chase Productions
      • Sunstar Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.