Eddie the Eagle
“Win or lose, always aim high.”
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.
Director
Dexter Fletcher
Writer
Simon Kelton
Studio
Marv
Budget
$23M
Revenue
$46M
Vote Count
2,341
Cast
Taron Egerton
Eddie Edwards
Hugh Jackman
Bronson Peary
Christopher Walken
Warren Sharp
Ania Sowinski
Carrie
Mads Sjøgård Pette...
Erik Moberg
Iris Berben
Petra
Tom Costello
Eddie (10 years old)
Jo Hartley
Janette
Keith Allen
Terry
Dickon Tolson
UK Doctor
Jack Costello
Eddie (15 years old)
Mark Benton
Richmond the BOA Off...
Tim McInnerny
Dustin Target
Edvin Endre
Matti Nykänen
Marc Benjamin
Lars Holbin
Rune Temte
Bjørn the Norwegian...
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