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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Simon Kelton (Screenplay)
- Sean Macaulay (Screenplay)
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, The Underdogs Triumph: Sports Inspiration, Historical Figures and Biographies
Keywords
underdog, sports, olympic games, mountain, ski jump, biography, based on true story, britain, snow skiing, 1980s, dedication, inspirational, adoring, joyful
Trailer
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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, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Iris Berben.
- How long is Eddie the Eagle?
- Eddie the Eagle has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Eddie the Eagle?
- Eddie the Eagle is a Comedy, Drama, History, Adventure film.
- What is the budget of Eddie the Eagle?
- Eddie the Eagle had a budget of $23M.
- How much did Eddie the Eagle gross?
- Eddie the Eagle grossed $46M worldwide.
- Where was Eddie the Eagle produced?
- Eddie the Eagle was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Eddie the Eagle?
- The themes of Eddie the Eagle include: Inspiring True Stories, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, The Underdogs Triumph: Sports Inspiration, Historical Figures and Biographies.