ONLY IN CINEMAS
From 20 MARCH 2026
UK/Ireland
Across five continents and seven ocean channels, one man confronts fear, uncertainty, and trauma in a fight to reclaim his life.
Australia
May 2026
UK + Ireland
Mar 2026
Ordinary People doing
Extraordinary things
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“An invigorating documentary about open-water swimming”
“a surprisingly deep and empowering maxim about choosing to accept apprehensions and fears, and not being picked off by one’s inner vulnerabilities.”
— Phil Hoad, The Guardian
“It’s the best swimming film I’ve ever watched.”
— Brenton Ford, Effortless Swimming
“this is a love story. Not a boy-meets-girl Hollywood romance, but of real-life enduring love.”
— Simon Griffiths, Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
“Don't Be Prey, a must see story of confronting the unknown and fighting to regain our lives, our true selves.”
— Janet Walker, Haute-Lifestyle.com
★★★★★
“It is mesmerising, humbling and deeply moving.”
“This is one of the most compelling documentaries about the human spirit you are likely to see this year.”
— Nick Staunton, The Brighton Journal
“it’s a gripping, uplifting journey of resilience, reinvention and what it really takes to survive.”
— Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review
“If you like a good documentary, I would say give Don’t Be Prey a go. I can’t imagine there are many people that know much about extreme swimming, but I was hooked by the entire thing.”
— BobaPhil, Last Movie Outpost