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Eddie the Eagle

"Win or lose, always aim high."

2016-02-25 Comedy 1hr 46m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    2016-02-25
  • Revenue
    $46,152,411
  • Budget
    $23,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 46m
  • Genre
    Comedy, Drama, History, Adventure
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    Norsk, Deutsch, English
  • imdb-logo
    7.3
  • Production
    Studio Babelsberg, Marv, Saville Productions

Crew

Dexter Fletcher
Director
Sean Macaulay
Screenplay
Rupert Maconick
Producer
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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Cast

Taron Egerton

Taron Egerton
Eddie Edwards
Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman
Bronson Peary
Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken
Warren Sharp
Ania Sowinski

Ania Sowinski
Carrie
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen

Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
Erik Moberg
Iris Berben

Iris Berben
Petra
Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent
BBC Commentator
Jo Hartley

Jo Hartley
Janette
Keith Allen

Keith Allen
Terry
Dickon Tolson

Dickon Tolson
UK Doctor
Mark Benton

Mark Benton
Richmond the BOA Official
Tim McInnerny

Tim McInnerny
Dustin Target
Edvin Endre

Edvin Endre
Matti Nykänen
Marc Benjamin

Marc Benjamin
Lars Holbin
Rune Temte

Rune Temte
Bjørn the Norwegian Coach
Carlton Bunce

Carlton Bunce
Old Jumper
Graham Fletcher-Cook

Graham Fletcher-Cook
Appleby
Daniel Ings

Daniel Ings
Zach
Matt Rippy

Matt Rippy
US Anchorman
Joachim Raaf

Joachim Raaf
Oberstdorf Jumping Marshal
Matthew Brandon

Matthew Brandon
Canadian Ski Jumper (uncredited)
Jozef Aoki

Jozef Aoki
Calgary Press (uncredited)
Anthony Chisholm

Anthony Chisholm
Photograper (uncredited)
Aria DeMaris

Aria DeMaris
Skiier (uncredited)
Jessica Allain

Jessica Allain
British Olympian (uncredited)
Daz Black

Daz Black
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Tom Costello

Tom Costello
Eddie (10 years old)
Jack Costello

Jack Costello
Eddie (15 years old)
Jackson Minton

Jackson Minton
Freaky Tunisian Ski Jumper (uncredited)

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Eddie the Eagle
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A Review by Rangan 8

Written by Rangan on 2016-08-04

> Keep dreaming brings nothing, need to go out and try to make it happen! The posters, teasers did not impress me at all. The thought the... read more

> Keep dreaming brings nothing, need to go out and try to make it happen! The posters, teasers did not impress me at all. The thought the film going to be a flop. Surprisingly the film was much better than I anticipation. This is a biographical-sport film and very inspiring. The story of a British boy in the early 70s who dreamt to be an Olympian, but the problem is he has not found his sports. By the time in his 20s, he finally finds his interest and gives his best to make his long pending wish to come true. The remaining narration reveals his journey to the world's one of the big events where he aims to soar like an eagle. Hugh Jackman was not any terrific, he was awesome like usual, but in a supporting role. I think Taron Egerton will be the next British sensation. This film worth seeing for his phenomenal act. The real Eddie too appreciated that. The whole film revolved around these two characters and I think making it a comedy worked out so well. Nicely shot film in the beautiful places, especially those risky ski jump stunts were excellent and the direction was undoubtedly the best. This film is not particularly about the sport, it is about one showing his passion towards his undertaking. Eddie can be seen as a role model, no matter what he achieved, his fighting spirit is motivating. I think the youngsters should watch it, especially those who are after their dreams. Not just sport persons, but any field persons. I don't know about the repeat viewing, but watching once is enough for the confidence uplift. One of the must see film of the 2016. 8/10

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-05-01

Rarely can the Olympic mantra of Baron Pierre de Coubertin have been better exemplified than by this ski jumper. Now us Brits have a tough e... read more

Rarely can the Olympic mantra of Baron Pierre de Coubertin have been better exemplified than by this ski jumper. Now us Brits have a tough enough time at the Winter Olympic Games at the best of times, so the fact that this slightly geeky, bespectacled, young man alighted on ski jumping is even more bizarre. You'd have had to side with his somewhat sceptical dad (Keith Allen). He's not to be deterred, though, and so he heads somewhere snowy (Garmisch) and luckily befriends a local hotel owner who lets him work his passage, so to speak. By his own admission, he's pretty hopeless - barely managing to stay erect after a jump of little more than 30m, but a chance encounter with Bronson Peary (Hugh Jackman) provides the most unlikely of conduits to his improvement and eventual qualification for the Olympiad in Calgary in 1988. I remember the huge spike of interest in his death-defying efforts as the legendary Matti Nykänen (Edvin Endre) regularly and consistently jumped twice his distance but yet Eddie still persevered. It was very much a case of the taking part not the winning and Taron Egerton really does imbue his character with a determination, tempered with just a little eccentricity, that delivers a comedic drama that I think is peculiarly British. The unimpressed suits at the BOA are perfectly summed up by Mark Benton, there's the vaguest hint of romance and a scene in a sauna that could probably only be pulled off by Rune Temte. Like the man himself, it's a little slow off the mark, but once it gets going it's one enjoyably paced and humorously written tale of a man who did manage to capture the heart of a nation despite the fact that a medal was never, ever, on the cards.

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A Review by Reno

> Keep dreaming brings nothing, need to go out and try to make it happen! The posters, teasers did not impress me at all. The thought the film going to be a flop. Surprisingly the film was much better than I anticipation. This is a biogr...

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A Review by Rangan 8

Written by Rangan on 2016-08-04

> Keep dreaming brings nothing, need to go out and try to make it happen! The posters, teasers did not impress me at all. The thought the film going to be a flop. Surprisingly the film was much bet...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-05-01

Rarely can the Olympic mantra of Baron Pierre de Coubertin have been better exemplified than by this ski jumper. Now us Brits have a tough enough time at the Winter Olympic Games at the best of times,...

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