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Eddie the Eagle
Win or lose, always aim high.
Genres
ComedyDramaHistoryAdventure
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.
Details
Budget
$23000000
Revenue
$46152411
Runtime
106 min
Release Date
2016-02-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2189
Vote Average
7.2
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Taron Egerton
Eddie Edwards
Hugh Jackman
Bronson Peary
Christopher Walken
Warren Sharp
Ania Sowinski
Carrie
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
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 Official
Tim McInnerny
Dustin Target
Edvin Endre
Matti Nykänen
Marc Benjamin
Lars Holbin
Rune Temte
Bjørn the Norwegian Coach
Carlton Bunce
Old Jumper
Joachim Raaf
Oberstdorf Jumping Marshal
Sean Jackson
Outfitter
Daniel Ings
Zach
Jim Broadbent
BBC Commentator
Matt Rippy
US Anchorman
Graham Fletcher-Cook
Appleby
Matthew Brandon
Canadian Ski Jumper (uncredited)
Jozef Aoki
Calgary Press (uncredited)
Anthony Chisholm
Photograper (uncredited)
Aria DeMaris
Skiier (uncredited)
Jessica Allain
British Olympian (uncredited)
Daz Black
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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