NYAD (2023)
Kernel Score: 79% · 530 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2023-10-18
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch NYAD
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
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.
NYAD parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this biographical drama follows a 60-year-old athlete's inspiring quest to swim from Cuba to Florida.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- 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
- Eric T. Miller as Coach Jack Nelson
- Anne Marie Kempf as Candace
- Carolyn McCormick as Elise
- Marcos Diaz as Dude
NYAD FAQ
Is NYAD good?
NYAD has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 530 audience ratings.
Where can I watch NYAD?
In the US you can stream NYAD on Netflix.
Is NYAD OK for kids?
NYAD is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this biographical drama follows a 60-year-old athlete's inspiring quest to swim from Cuba to Florida.
What movies are like NYAD?
If you liked NYAD, try The Swimmers, Eddie the Eagle, The Boys in the Boat and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.