Topic: Sailing

Explore the top movies, series, and documentaries on Sailing. Enjoy the must-watch titles that define this topic.


Olympia

1938 · Documentary · 225 min. · Germany

Direction Leni Riefenstahl

Synopsis Riefenstahl's film of the 11th Olympic Games which took place in Berlin from August 1st to August 16th, 1936, has won numerous awards and is widely considered by film critics to be the greatest sports documentary ever made, also often...

7.8

2K votes

7.8

2K votes

Knife in the Water

1962 · Movie · 94 min. · Poland

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Leon Niemczyk · Jolanta Umecka · Zygmunt Malanowicz

Synopsis An attractive young woman, Christine, takes the wheel of a car belonging to her partner Andrzej, a sports columnist. While he criticizes her driving skills, a reckless student leaps out in front of the car. Andrzej gives the student a...

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7.0

4K votes

7.0

4K votes

Deep Water

2006 · Documentary · 92 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Louise Osmond · Jerry Rothwell

Synopsis Deep Water is the stunning true story of the fateful voyage of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur yachtsman who entered the most daring nautical challenge ever: the very first solo, nonstop, round-the-world boat race.

6.8

138 votes

6.8

138 votes

All Is Lost

2013 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction J.C. Chandor

Cast Robert Redford

Synopsis In All Is Lost (2013), a lone sailor awakens to find his yacht damaged after a collision with a shipping container in the Indian Ocean. With no radio signal and limited supplies, he must rely on his wits and survival...

6.1

10K votes

6.1

10K votes

Dead Calm

1989 · Movie · 95 min. · Australia

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Nicole Kidman · Sam Neill · Billy Zane · Rod Mullinar

Synopsis Returning from duty with the Australian navy, John Ingram (Sam Neill) is surprised to be met by two policemen, who inform him of a car accident that has left his son dead and his wife, Rae (Nicole Kidman), injured. The...

5.9

9K votes

5.9

9K votes

Wind

1992 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Carroll Ballard

Cast Matthew Modine · Jennifer Grey · Stellan Skarsgard · Rebecca Miller

Synopsis Matthew Modine and Jennifer Grey star as experienced sailors determined to win the prestigious America's Cup yacht race. Their love for each other is put to the test when she's removed from the crew and joins up with a maverick...

5.6

734 votes

5.6

734 votes

Direction Bob Anderson

Synopsis In "War and Pieces," the first of three spine-tingling tales, Marge, worried about the effects of excessively violent video games, encourages Bart and Milhouse to give wholesome, classic board games a shot. The best friends discover that board games aren't...

5.5

924 votes

5.5

924 votes

The Mercy

2018 · Movie · 101 min. · United Kingdom

Direction James Marsh

Cast Colin Firth · Rachel Weisz · David Thewlis · Jonathan Bailey

Synopsis Yachtsman Donald Crowhurst's disastrous attempt to win the 1968 Golden Globe Race ends up with him creating an outrageous account of traveling the world alone by sea.

5.4

1K votes

5.4

1K votes

Morning Light

2008 · Documentary · 97 min. · United States

Direction Paul Crowder · Mark Monroe

Synopsis Fifteen young sailors... six months of intense training... one chance at the brass ring. This documentary tells the story of a group of intrepid and determined young men and women, on the cusp of adulthood, as they embark on life's...

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American Sailors

2009 · Documentary · 46 min. · United States

Direction John Grooters

Synopsis American Sailors takes you on board and behind the scenes as four great skippers prepare and race their boats in the longest and oldest freshwater race in the world. In 2008 the Chicago Yacht Club expanded the field to more...

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Direction Robert Bevan

Cast Charlie Enright · Rosalin Kuiper · Paul Meilhat · Annie Lush

Synopsis Follow The Ocean Race and the incredible journeys of its five teams in 2023. With behind-the-scenes access, the protagonists from each team demonstrate the unique challenges and drama faced during sailing’s toughest round-the-world race.

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With Jean-du-Sud Around The World

1984 · Documentary · 100 min. · Canada

Direction Yves Gélinas

Synopsis It's filmed by Yves Gelinas, the Canadian who sailed his 30 foot sailing yacht around the world. Single-handed and with the Jean-du-Sud, an Alberg 30, he went through the Roaring Forties and around Cape Horn. At that time, this was...

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Vele al vento (S)

1952 · Documentary · 10 min. · Italy

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El mar nos une (S)

1974 · Documentary · 13 min. · Argentina

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Sillages

2019 · Documentary · 90 min. · France

Direction Léa Rinaldi

Cast Ian Lipinski

Synopsis the film leads us across the Atlantic, alone, without assistance, in the smallest of boats: a Mini 6 meters 50.

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Beyond 360º

2011 · Documentary · 80 min. · Spain

Direction Luis Goyanes

Cast Dee Caffari · Anna Corbella

Synopsis It is never too late to follow your dream. Dee Caffari is a school teacher and Anna Corbella is a veterinarian. A common dream brought them together - to become the best sailors in the world. They have thrown caution...

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Lionheart: The Jesse Martin Story

1999 · Documentary · 90 min. · Australia

Direction Paul Currie

Cast Jesse Martin

Synopsis The journey of 17-year-old Jesse Martin who became the youngest person ever to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world. It tells the story of the previous trips to PNG and Tahiti and the preparation for the big one...

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Voyage (TV)

1993 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction John Mackenzie

Cast Rutger Hauer · Eric Roberts · Karen Allen · Connie Nielsen

Synopsis Morgan and Catherine Norvell have their future plans ready. In Monte Carlo, their sailboat is stocked. From there they are going to sail to Malta and live on the boat for a year. They have bought some real estate with...

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The Weekend Sailor

2016 · Documentary · Mexico

Direction Bernardo Arsuaga

Synopsis In 1973, with almost no experience, Mexican captain Ramon Carlin raced against the superstars of sailing in a 9 month deadly round the world regatta winning the overall prize. It all began when the United Kingdom organized the first head...

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