The read
A Balasaur Score of 66 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, Metacritic 50/100. Audiences rate it 18 points higher than critics do. Streaming on Netflix.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic50/100
Audiences rate it 18 points higher than critics do.
272 audience votes
Key crew
- Nick WalesOriginal Music Composer
- Rebecca BannerScreenplay
- Cathy RandallScreenplay
- Sarah SpillaneDirector
- Sarah SpillaneScreenplay
Cast
- Teagan CroftJessica Watson
- Cliff CurtisBen Bryant
- Alyla BrowneYoung Jessica
- Josh LawsonRoger Watson
- Anna PaquinJulie Watson
- Bridget WebbEmily Watson
- Stacy ClausenTom Watson
- Todd LasanceCraig Atherton
- Josephine FlynnReporter #1
- Alice TateGeorgina Bauer
- Ling Cooper TangSusie the News Presenter
- Shanyn AsmarFemale Politician
Stills
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Themes
sailing tripbased on true story