The Academy
5.5
A young South African woman from the outskirts of Cape Town learns the metaphors of life on the ocean as she prepares to compete in the Round Robben Island race with The Academy, an initiative of the historic Royal Cape Yacht Club.
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Julia Jansch Director
United States release July 9, 2025
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
South Korea · July 9, 2025
Digital · Disney+
United States · July 9, 2025
Digital · Disney+
Puerto Rico
July 9, 2025 · Digital · Disney+
Singapore
July 9, 2025 · Digital · Disney+
U.S. Virgin Islands
July 9, 2025 · Digital · Disney+
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