
NYAD
Witness the incredible true story.
Directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Produced by Black Bear Pictures, Mad Chance
An inspiring true-story drama about an athlete pursuing an audacious dream at 60, grounded in warmth, determination, and the deep bond between two women.
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.
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Where to watch
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Questions people ask
Does NYAD end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is NYAD violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is NYAD scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is NYAD easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is NYAD sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like NYAD, and what each one shares →
Like NYAD
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as NYAD
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like NYAD, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like NYAD, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like NYAD, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































