Eddie the Eagle (2016)

Win or lose, always aim high.

Movie · Drama, History · 1h 46m · Rated 7.2/10 on TMDB · Released February 25, 2016

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.

Directed by Dexter Fletcher

Cast

• Taron Egerton as Eddie Edwards
• Hugh Jackman as Bronson Peary
• Christopher Walken as Warren Sharp
• Ania Sowinski as Carrie
• Mads Sjøgård Pettersen as Erik Moberg
• Iris Berben as Petra
• Tom Costello as Eddie (10 years old)
• Jo Hartley as Janette
• Keith Allen as Terry
• Dickon Tolson as UK Doctor
• Jack Costello as Eddie (15 years old)
• Mark Benton as Richmond the BOA Official

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