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NYAD (2023)

โ€œWitness the incredible true story.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 578 votes 2h 0m pg-13 DramaHistory

#73 of 202 films from 2023 #1604 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi ยท Written by Julia Cox

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Overview

Athlete Diana Nyad sets out at 60 to achieve a nearly impossible lifelong dream: to swim from Cuba to Florida across more than 100 miles of open ocean.

Cast

Annette Beningas Diana Nyad
Jodie Fosteras Bonnie Stoll
Rhys Ifansas John Bartlett
Ethan Jones Romeroas Nico
Luke Cosgroveas Luke Tipple
Jeena Yias Angel Yanigahara
Eric T. Milleras Coach Jack Nelson
Anne Marie Kempfas Candace
Carolyn McCormickas Elise
Marcos Diazas Dude
Belle Darlingas Diana, Age 5
Pearl Darlingas Diana, Age 5
Johnny Soloas Aris
Anna Harriette Pittmanas Diana, Age 14

Facts

Release dateOctober 18, 2023
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” about the same as the 2023 average of 113 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
IMDbtt5302918

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Questions

How long is NYAD?
NYAD runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is NYAD worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 578 votes, which places it #73 of 202 films released in 2023 in this index (top 64%) and #1604 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed NYAD?
NYAD was directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Free Solo (2018), Return to Space (2022).
Who stars in NYAD?
Annette Bening as Diana Nyad; Jodie Foster as Bonnie Stoll; Rhys Ifans as John Bartlett; Ethan Jones Romero as Nico; Luke Cosgrove as Luke Tipple; Jeena Yi as Angel Yanigahara.
What is NYAD rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for NYAD?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/21815.

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