True Spirit

1h 49m · 2023 · Directed by Sarah Spillane · 3.2 / 5 on Letterboxd

True Spirit (2023) runs 1h 49m, directed by Sarah Spillane. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant and her parents, Jessica is determined to accomplish what was thought to be impossible, navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean over the course of 210 days.

Genres: Adventure, Drama, History

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)