May 31, 2024
Good — moderately questionable elements; discernment for young children.
Released
May 31, 2024
Director
Joachim Rønning
Cast
Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, and Christopher Eccleston
Directed by Joachim R\u00f8nning, rated PG, released May 31, 2024. The continuing legacy of women who broke swimming barriers — a celebration of grit, sisterhood, and rewriting the shoreline of what's allowed.
Starring Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, Christopher Eccleston, among others.
Every stroke against the current is a vote for girls who come next. Historical barriers fall to training, family support, and sheer will.
Critical response is solid (88% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 91% Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.3/10.
Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.
Every stroke against the current is a vote for girls who come next. Historical barriers fall to training, family support, and sheer will.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★★ (4/4). Family content +2 — good for families with minor cautions. Coverage tends to spotlight redemptive or moral themes and relatively light advisories, positioning it as a stronger shared-family option when ages match the rating.
Critics & audience
Critics land at a fresh 88% Tomatometer, with most recommending it for performances, pacing, or thematic ambition. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (91%), a sign of strong word-of-mouth. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.3/10, 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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