Eddie the Eagle

Eddie the Eagle

2016 · 106 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.2 (2,297 votes)
Dir. Dexter Fletcher · Starring Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Ania Sowinski, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Iris Berben · Music Matthew Margeson

Win or lose, always aim high.

ComedyDramaHistoryAdventure

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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This film is a pure shot of unbridled optimism. It feels like a warm hug, celebrating the spirit of the underdog with a charming, earnest heart. Expect a journey of perseverance and self-belief, wrapped in delightful 80s nostalgia, leaving you with an infectious sense of triumph and joy.

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underdogsportsolympic gamesmountainski jumpbiographybased on true storybritainsnow skiing1980sdedicationagainst all oddsinspirationaladoringjoyful
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