Netflix's "Nyad" Stars Annette Bening and Jodie Foster in Biopic of Endurance Athlete Diana Nyad

Critically acclaimed film "Nyad" showcases the resilience of Diana Nyad on her arduous journey to swim from Cuba to Florida, with standout performances by Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, touted as potential awards contenders.

The Netflix biopic 'Nyad' tells the story of Diana Nyad, a world-class endurance athlete who became famous after swimming around Manhattan in less than eight hours in 1975 and broke the open-ocean record by swimming from the Bahamas to Florida in 27 hours.
Directed by documentarians Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the film highlights Nyad's resilience and determination to swim from Cuba to Florida, a treacherous journey she first attempted and failed in 1978, and revisited after turning 60.
Playing the role of Diana Nyad, Annette Bening trained with an Olympian for a full year before filming began, bringing a fierce authenticity to her performance.
Jodie Foster co-stars as Nyad's confidante and coach, Bonnie Stoll, providing a heartfelt portrayal of a long-suffering friend who supports Nyad throughout her gruelling endeavor.
Despite its showcase of endurance and human spirit, the film also tackles Nyad's personal struggles, including a complicated relationship with her father and incidents of sexual abuse.