Daisy Ridley's 'Young Woman and the Sea' Streams on Disney+ July 19
The Jerry Bruckheimer-produced film tells the inspiring true story of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel.
- The film had a limited theatrical release in May and received high critical acclaim.
- Based on Glenn Stout's book, it stars Daisy Ridley as Olympic swimmer Gertrude Ederle.
- The movie tested higher than any other Bruckheimer production, leading to its theatrical run.
- Critics gave it an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 98% audience score.
- The cast includes Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, and Christopher Eccleston.