# NYAD (2023)

> A determined marathon swimmer and her steadfast coach confront age, ocean, and repeated failure in pursuit of an improbable crossing.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/637519

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
- Cast: Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, Rhys Ifans, Ethan Jones Romero, Luke Cosgrove, Jeena Yi, Eric T. Miller, Anne Marie Kempf
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5302918/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: inspirational, determined, emotionally direct, inspirational movie night, sports movie marathon

## Synopsis

A determined athlete defies age and the odds to chase her lifelong dream across treacherous waters.

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