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Eddie the Eagle

Win or lose, always aim high.
Win or lose, always aim high.
Drama, History - 2016
Eddie the Eagle
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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:
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Dexter Fletcher
Cast:
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Christopher Walken
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Hugh Jackman
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Iris Berben
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Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
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Ania Sowinski
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Taron Egerton
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Matthew Brandon
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Tom Costello

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Details

Runtime:
106 min
Release date:
25 Feb 2016
Country:
GB, US
Languages:
English, German, Norwegian
Budget:
$23,000,000
Revenue:
$46,152,411
Awards:
2 wins & 9 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
Eddie the Eagle tries to have it both ways with its main subject, simultaneously ridiculing and ennobling him. And, amazingly, it mostly works.
– Bilge Ebiri,
New York Magazine/Vulture,
28 Feb 2016
fresh:
Taron Egerton reproduces Eddie's offbeat charm, turning him into an Asperger's afflicted champion of the undertrodden.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
27 Feb 2016
fresh:
For every easy, eye-rolling bit, there's a moment of genuine emotion; the champion jumper's pre-climax speech on what matters in sport is downright joyful.
– Matthew Lickona,
San Diego Reader,
26 Feb 2016
fresh:
While it's often cookie-cutter sports movie conventional, you'd have to be stone-hearted to remain un-charmed.
– Katie Walsh,
Tribune News Service,
26 Feb 2016
fresh:
It is a rare biopic of any kind, let alone a sports bio, that merely celebrates participation. It's that novelty that makes this simple comedy shine.
– Kate Taylor,
Globe and Mail,
26 Feb 2016
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