October 20, 2023
Excessive sex, violence, immorality, and/or worldview problems.
Released
October 20, 2023
Director
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Cast
Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, Rhys Ifans, and Karly Rothenberg
Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, rated PG-13, released October 20, 2023. The remarkable true story of athlete Diana Nyad who, at the age of 60, completed a historic swim from Cuba to Florida.
Starring Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, Rhys Ifans, and Karly Rothenberg.
Age is not a limit; preparation and stubborn hope are. Friendship fuels the impossible swim.
Critical response is solid (85% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 86% Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.1/10.
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Age is not a limit; preparation and stubborn hope are. Friendship fuels the impossible swim.
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Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★☆ (3/4). Family content -3 — excessive content concerns. The write-up flags substantial concerns (language, sexuality, violence, and/or worldview), urging strong caution or avoidance for family audiences.
Critics & audience
Critics land at a fresh 85% Tomatometer, with most recommending it for performances, pacing, or thematic ambition. Audiences largely leave satisfied (86% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.1/10, reflecting generally favorable broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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