Eddie the Eagle (2016)

02/25/2016 (GB) • 1h 46m

Comedy, Drama, History, Adventure

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.

Top Billed Cast

Taron Egerton

Eddie Edwards

Hugh Jackman

Bronson Peary

Christopher Walken

Warren Sharp

Tom Costello

Eddie (10 years old)

Jo Hartley

Janette


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$23,000,000.00

Revenue

$46,152,411.00

Keywords

underdog

sports

olympic games

mountain

ski jump

biography

based on true story

britain

snow skiing

1980s

dedication

inspirational

adoring

joyful

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