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Eddie the Eagle
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Eddie the Eagle

2016-02-25 · 106 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · History

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.

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Directors
Dexter Fletcher
Production companies
Marv, Saville Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 23,000,000
Revenue
USD 46,152,411

Top Cast

Taron EgertonTaron EgertonEddie Edwards
Hugh JackmanHugh JackmanBronson Peary
Christopher WalkenChristopher WalkenWarren Sharp
Ania SowinskiAnia SowinskiCarrie
Mads Sjøgård PettersenMads Sjøgård PettersenErik Moberg
Iris BerbenIris BerbenPetra
Tom CostelloEddie (10 years old)
Jo HartleyJo HartleyJanette
Keith AllenKeith AllenTerry
Dickon TolsonUK Doctor
Jack CostelloEddie (15 years old)
Mark BentonMark BentonRichmond the BOA Official
Tim McInnernyTim McInnernyDustin Target
Edvin EndreEdvin EndreMatti Nykänen
Marc BenjaminMarc BenjaminLars Holbin
Rune TemteRune TemteBjørn the Norwegian Coach
Carlton BunceOld Jumper
Joachim RaafJoachim RaafOberstdorf Jumping Marshal
Sean JacksonOutfitter
Daniel IngsDaniel IngsZach

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