X
- 2023
- PG-13
- Netflix
- 2 h 1 m
- 2023
- PG-13
- Netflix
- 2 h 1 m
Summary Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) becomes obsessed with completing an epic swim that always eluded her: the 110 mile trek from Cuba to Florida, often referred to as the “Mount Everest” of swims. Determined to become the ...
Directed By: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Written By: Julia Cox, Diana Nyad
- 2023
- PG-13
- Netflix
- 2 h 1 m
- 2023
- PG-13
- Netflix
- 2 h 1 m
Nyad
63
6.9
Where to Watch
Summary Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) becomes obsessed with completing an epic swim that always eluded her: the 110 mile trek from Cuba to Florida, often referred to as the “Mount Everest” of swims. Determined to become the ...
Directed By: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Written By: Julia Cox, Diana Nyad
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 36 Critic Reviews
63
56% Positive
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
42% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 36 Critic Reviews
63
56% Positive
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
42% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
The result of so much consecration and loyalty to the subject matter is a movie of uncommon exhilaration.
Vivid and bracing as the film’s swimming scenes are, Nyad crackles most when Nyad and Bonnie are grooving together on land. Bening and Foster have an inviting rapport, credibly playing old pals (and onetime lovers) who are in it for the long haul.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 40 User Ratings
6.9
63% Positive
25 Ratings
25 Ratings
33% Mixed
13 Ratings
13 Ratings
5% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 40 User Ratings
6.9
63% Positive
25 Ratings
25 Ratings
33% Mixed
13 Ratings
13 Ratings
5% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
10/10
I wasn't sure before watching if this was a woke movie with 2 women leads, but it was not at all thank God. The movie is amazing, highest quality, amazing acting, True story blew my mind. This is the best movie I've seen all year and is a must watch for everyone! Also, do not look at these bad reviews, movie is a 10/10 and legit I was on the edge of my seat through the whole thing. Must watch!
Report
Nyad is an uplifting sports biopic strictly on the merits of its story, but it's the outstanding performances from Annette Bening and Jodie Foster that really keep this picture afloat
Report
Adapted from Find a Way, Nyad’s book about her experience, Nyad is an inspiring tale of perseverance and refusing to give up on yourself. However, much like Free Solo, it’s also an exploration of the kind of person it takes to do what Nyad did at her age—and it’s often not a positive picture.
It is quite the tale of heroism and courage in the face of adversity, as well as the importance of teamwork and never giving up. But that is all diluted with so many things at play.
Perhaps fittingly, the directors’ big foray into Hollywood is saved by the star power of the two industry legends headlining the film. Bening and Foster are absolute delights from beginning to end.
As a portrait of a friendship, one tested by decades of high times and lows, successes and failures, bad behavior and forgiveness, Nyad the movie is trawling deeper waters. As a bio-dramatization of one human’s resilience — and thus a stand-in for the triumph of the human spirit overall — it comes perilously close to merely treading them.
To its credit, the movie gently questions Nyad’s compulsion—especially as it relates to her treatment of Bonnie—but it’s too eager to sweep all that under the rug when it comes time for the triumphant final swim.
This movie is so inspiring! I really loved the portrayal of Diane and Jodie plays such a great supporting role. I would recommend everyone see this as a must-see end of the year movie; it will really get your spirit lifted and remind you of how powerful a dream can really be.
Report
If this biographical drama has any appeal, it is due to the performances of Foster and Benning. The story about the fruits of courage and persistence has enough to be seen on a weekend afternoon.
Report
Nyad is a subtly inspiring tale that benefits greatly from having two actresses of such high caliber as Jodie Foster and Annette Bening to keep the audience engaged. Nevertheless, I believe there was a slight absence of focus and depth, which is somewhat understandable - at least how I see it - as the film's primary emphasis leans more towards the achievement itself rather than anything else.Although considering that detail, the film could have trimmed at least half an hour for a more efficient use of its running time.While it is true that to this date her crossing has not been formally ratified by any recognized marathon swimming organization, it is not as if she has been accused of cheating either.
Report
'Nyad,' inspired by the incredible true story of sexagenarian Diana Nyad, the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage, is the typical biographical film that promises to move and inspire you. But, apart from the good performances of Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, nothing is outstanding here. Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, who deliver their first fiction feature film after a couple of great documentaries ('Free Solo' and 'The Rescue'), fail to transfer the dramatic tension of their previous works to this one, which feels artificial; many of the narrative devices they use, such as flashbacks and strange animated segments, don't quite work. 'Nyad' entertains but is far from memorable.
Report
Production Company
Black Bear,
Mad Chance,
Zurich Avenue,
Zurich Avenue.
Release Date Oct 20, 2023
Duration 2 h 1 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Witness the Incredible
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 2 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Nominations
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
