Eddie the Eagle

Eddie the Eagle (2016)

Win or lose, always aim high.

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.

Date of release
2016-02-25
TMDB
7.2 / 10 (2363)
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Dexter Fletcher

Casting

  • 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
  • Jack Costello — Eddie (15 years old)
  • Mark Benton — Richmond the BOA Official

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