NYAD
“Witness the incredible true story.”
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.
Where to watch NYAD in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open NYAD there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is NYAD streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About NYAD
NYAD is a 2023 English-language drama and history film directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. The cast is led by Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, Rhys Ifans. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
NYAD was produced by Black Bear Pictures, Mad Chance, and SPG3 Entertainment and made in United States of America and Switzerland. It was released on October 18, 2023, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
- Writers
- Julia Cox
- Release date
- October 18, 2023
- OTT release
- November 3, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Switzerland
- Production
- Black Bear Pictures, Mad Chance, SPG3 Entertainment
NYAD cast & crew
NYAD was directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and written by Julia Cox.
The cast features 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, and Jeena Yi as Angel Yanigahara.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexandre Desplat, cinematography is by Claudio Miranda, and it was produced by Julia Cox and Michael Heimler.
Is NYAD worth watching?
NYAD holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 550 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, NYAD is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch NYAD
In United States, you can stream NYAD on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 3, 2023.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of NYAD
Annette Bening
Diana Nyad
Jodie Foster
Bonnie Stoll
Rhys Ifans
John Bartlett
Ethan Jones Romero
Nico
Luke Cosgrove
Luke Tipple
Jeena Yi
Angel Yanigahara
Eric T. Miller
Coach Jack Nelson
Anne Marie Kempf
Candace
Carolyn McCormick
Elise
Marcos Diaz
Dude
Belle Darling
Diana, Age 5
Pearl Darling
Diana, Age 5
NYAD — FAQs
▸Where can I watch NYAD in United States?
NYAD is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is NYAD on Netflix?
Yes — NYAD is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is NYAD in?
NYAD is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is NYAD?
NYAD runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is NYAD rated?
NYAD is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 550 ratings.
▸When did NYAD release on OTT?
NYAD became available digitally on November 3, 2023.
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