Eddie the Eagle (2015)

  • PG-13
  • 12/12/2015 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama, History, Adventure
  • 1h 46m

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.

Dexter Fletcher

Director

Simon Kelton

Screenplay

Sean Macaulay

Screenplay

Cast

Taron Egerton's headshot

Taron Egerton

Eddie Edwards
Hugh Jackman's headshot

Hugh Jackman

Bronson Peary
Christopher Walken's headshot

Christopher Walken

Warren Sharp
Ania Sowinski's headshot

Ania Sowinski

Carrie
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen's headshot

Mads Sjøgård Pettersen

Erik Moberg
Iris Berben's headshot

Iris Berben

Petra
Jim Broadbent's headshot

Jim Broadbent

BBC Commentator
Jo Hartley's headshot

Jo Hartley

Janette

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