NYAD

By Elizabeth CHAI VASARHELYI, Jimmy CHIN

NETFLIX, INC. - as SALES

Completed 2023

NYAD tells the remarkable true story of athlete Diana Nyad who, at the age of 60 and with the help of her best friend and coach, commits to achieving her life-long dream: a 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida.

Festivals
& Awards

Toronto - TIFF 2023
Gala Presentations
Zurich FF 2023
Gala Premieres
    • Year of production
    • 2023
    • Duration
    • 121 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Elizabeth CHAI VASARHELYI, Jimmy CHIN
    • Writer(s)
    • Julia COX
    • Producer(s)
    • Andrew LAZAR (Mad Chance), Teddy SCHWARTZMAN (Black Bear Pictures)
    • Synopsis
    • A riveting chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad. Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana 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 first person to finish the swim without a shark cage, Diana goes on a thrilling, four-year journey with her best friend and coach Bonnie Stoll and a dedicated sailing team.