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Eddie the Eagle (2016)

Movie ★ 7.2 106 min

Comedy Drama History Adventure

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 Fletcher Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 25, 2016
Runtime
106 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$23.0M
Box office
$46.2M
IMDb
tt1083452
Studio
, Saville Productions

Themes

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 Tom Costello Eddie (10 years old) Jo Hartley Jo Hartley Janette Keith Allen Keith Allen Terry Dickon Tolson UK Doctor Jack Costello Eddie (15 years old) 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 Old Jumper Joachim Raaf Joachim Raaf Oberstdorf Jumping Marshal

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Frequently asked questions

What is Eddie the Eagle about?
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.
Who directed Eddie the Eagle?
Eddie the Eagle was directed by Dexter Fletcher.
Who stars in Eddie the Eagle?
Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Ania Sowinski.
When was Eddie the Eagle released?
Eddie the Eagle is a 2016 comedy, drama, history, adventure film.
Where can I watch Eddie the Eagle?
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