Eddie the Eagle

2015
PG
1h 46m

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

104K

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Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton in Eddie the Eagle (2015)

Michael "Eddie" Edwards is 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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Adventure Biography Comedy Drama History Sport

The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics.The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics.The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

104K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 9 nominations total

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Trailer 2:27

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Winter Olympics Supercut

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Trivia
Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards said to the British public broadcaster the BBC that the filmmakers had "done a very, very good job" on making this movie. Edwards also noted Taron Egerton performance playing him as "uncanny" stating Egerton "got my mannerisms and everything else just right."

Goofs
At the 1988 Calgary Olympics, ski jumpers have their skis "v-style" (tips spread apart) while in the air. V-style ski jumping came to competition in the 1990s. At the Calgary Olympics, ski jumpers kept their skis parallel in the air.

Quotes
Eddie Edwards: Any tips then?
Bronson Peary: Don't die?

Crazy credits
During the end credits photos of the real Michael "Eddie the Eagle" Edwards are shown.

Alternate versions
The film is distributed by Lionsgate in the UK and Ireland and the Lionsgate logo appears at the beginning of the film instead of the 20th Century Fox logo.

Connections
Featured in Super Bowl 50 (2016)

Soundtracks
Two Tribes' (Annihilation Mix)
(Peter Gill, Holly Johnson & Mark O'Toole (as Mark William O'Toole))
Published by Perfect Songs Ltd.
Administered by BMG Rights Management UK Ltd., a BMG Company (c) 1984
Used with permission.
All Rights reserved.
Recorded by Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Courtesy of ZTT Records
Limited Under exclusive license to Union Square Music Limited, a BMG Company

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Featured review

7/10

Feel-good inspirational film.

If ever there was a feel-good movie, this is it! Based on a true story, this film is suspenseful, dramatic and hilarious all in one, resulting in an insanely entertaining feature. Taron Egerton is brilliant as hero Eddie Edwards. He conveys emotion so well that you feel every feeling, every failure and every triumph. He is perfect as the nerd, likable hero and champion. Hugh Jackman is perfectly cast as a has-been champion who unwillingly becomes Eddie's coach. His 'Bo Derek' scene is fabulously hilarious and brilliantly acted.