
Maiden
They were told no because they were women. This is the true story that proved everyone wrong.
Directed by Alex Holmes
Produced by New Black Films
An inspiring documentary about a groundbreaking all-female sailing crew overcoming systemic prejudice and the ocean's challenges to prove their worth.
In a moving portrait of resilience, Alex Holmes chronicles the unprecedented journey of 24-year-old Tracy Edwards and the first all-female sailing crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race.
Questions people ask
Does Maiden end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.
Is Maiden violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Maiden scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Maiden easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Maiden sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Maiden
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Maiden
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Maiden, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Maiden, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Maiden, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



















































