Film and television

Back to movies

Film

Eddie the Eagle

  • 2016
  • TMDB 7.2/10
  • 1h 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.

Watch film

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.

Cast

  • Taron EgertonEddie Edwards
  • Hugh JackmanBronson Peary
  • Christopher WalkenWarren Sharp
  • Ania SowinskiCarrie
  • Mads Sjøgård PettersenErik Moberg
  • Iris BerbenPetra
  • Tom CostelloEddie (10 years old)
  • Jo HartleyJanette

Similar films