Eddie the Eagle (2016)
PG
01/04/2016 (GB)
Comedy, Drama, History, Adventure
1h 46m
- 72% (2166 votes)
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Win or lose, always aim high.
Overview
The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself—even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.
- Dexter FletcherDirector
- Simon KeltonScreenplay
- Sean MacaulayScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$23,000,000
Revenue
$46,152,411
Keywords
- underdog
- sports
- olympic games
- mountain
- ski jump
- biography
- based on true story
- britain
- snow skiing
- 1980s
- dedication
- inspirational
- adoring
- joyful
Top Billed Cast
Taron Egerton
Eddie Edwards
Hugh Jackman
Bronson Peary
Christopher Walken
Warren Sharp
Ania Sowinski
Carrie
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
Erik Moberg
Iris Berben
Petra
Tom Costello
Eddie (10 years old)
Jo Hartley
Janette
Keith Allen
Terry
Dickon Tolson
UK Doctor
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