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Eddie the Eagle
“Win or lose, always aim high.”
7.2 / 10• 2016• 1h 46m•PG-13• English
DramaHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Taron Egerton
Eddie Edwards
Lead
Hugh Jackman
Bronson Peary
Christopher Walken
Warren Sharp
Ania Sowinski
Carrie
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
Erik Moberg
Iris Berben
Petra
TC
Tom Costello
Eddie (10 years old)
Jo Hartley
Janette
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Dexter Fletcher's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Eddie the Eagle is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
