

Against the Tides
Own your destiny
Genres
Overview
The story of an extraordinary woman, marathon swimmer Beth French, attempting the world’s most extreme swimming challenge. Driven to be a role model for her autistic son, and by her battle with lifelong illness (ME), Beth confronts jellyfish, sharks, wild weather and reluctant skippers. But as her journey unfolds, dangers of the sea prove easier to conquer than upheavals of the heart.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
87 min
Release Date
2018-05-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
6
6.4
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7.8
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7.5
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0.0
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8.0
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6.8
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0.0
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6.8
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7.2
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8.0
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5.0
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7.0
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0.0
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6.9
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7.2
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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7.2
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5.0
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