Vindication Swim
“The inspirational true story of the first British woman to swim the English Channel.”
Synopsis
The inspirational story of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel and her battle against both the cold waters of the Channel and the oppressive society of the 1920s England.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-22
Top Cast
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Kirsten Callaghan
Mercedes Gleitze
John Locke
Harold Best
Victoria Summer
Edith Gade
James Wilby
Mr. Havers
Douglas Hodge
The Newsreader
Justin Hayward
Leonard Clay
Michael Cronin
Steamship Captain
Sam Bullen
P.J. Templeton
John Tolputt
Sir Arthur Coleridge
Mike Skinner
Dr. H.W. Phillips
Matthew Wyn Davies
Corentin Charboneau
Owen Oldroyd
Office Manager
Kenneth Omole
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James Wingate
Oarsman
David Aitchison
Samuel Huntington
Release History & Theatrical Window
CINECITY Brighton Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Hasler
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliott Hasler
- Original Title
- Vindication Swim
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Relsah Films, Sea High Productions, Picnik Entertainment, Arden Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Hasler
Elliott Hasler
Department Leadership Roster
Elliott Hasler
Director
Elliott Hasler
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vindication Swim
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What is Vindication Swim about?
The inspirational story of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel and her battle against both the cold waters of the Channel and the oppressive society of the 1920s England.
Who directed Vindication Swim?
Vindication Swim was directed by Elliott Hasler.
Who stars in Vindication Swim?
The principal cast of Vindication Swim includes Kirsten Callaghan, John Locke, Victoria Summer, James Wilby, Douglas Hodge.
When was Vindication Swim released and how long is it?
Vindication Swim was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vindication Swim?
Vindication Swim holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).