Eddie the Eagle

Eddie the Eagle (2016)

PG-13 105 min - History, Drama, Comedy - 26 February 2016

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Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), 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 (played by Hugh Jackman), 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.

Director: Dexter Fletcher

Stars: Hugh Jackman, Taron Egerton, Christopher Walken, Matthew Brandon, Ania Sowinski, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Tomasz Dabrowski

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Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), 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 (played by Hugh Jackman), 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.

Collections: Dexter Fletcher

Tagline: Win or lose, always aim high

Genres: History, Drama, Comedy