True Spirit

2022

Directed by Sarah Spillane
74%
71%
9+
Adventure
Drama

Director Sarah Spillane (Around the Block) helms this true story drama based on Jessica Watson, the 16-year-old Australian who became the... More

Director Sarah Spillane (Around the Block) helms this true story drama based on Jessica Watson, the 16-year-old Australian who became the youngest person ever to sail around the world—non-stop and unassisted.

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Where to watch True Spirit

True Spirit is available to stream in New Zealand now... More on Netflix.

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True Spirit | Ratings & Reviews

74_%19 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
71_%224 reviews
Audience score rating
9+Age suitability
Children & Media rating

"It all goes by fast... and nothing rocks the boat for long..."

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The New York Times

"The messiness of life gets sanded off in the name of giving the people what they supposedly want."

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RogerEbert.com

"True Spirit has its flaws, but there is value in its earnest belief in the human spirit."

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News.com.au

"A decent film of an exceptionally inspiring event. Recommended."

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Stuff

"Give credit to Spillane for making sure that this movie isn’t just about the heartwarming highs, but about the hard work it took to reach them."

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Los Angeles Times

"This is a family-friendly picture, wholesome and tailored for the American market -- although I suspect that director Sarah Spillane also shaped it to inspire teenage girls, in particular. And she does a good job within the constraints."

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