Eddie the Eagle

PG-13

Released Feb 26, 2016

1 hr. 45 min.

Biography

Comedy

Drama

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Cut from the Olympic ski team, British athlete Michael "Eddie" Edwards travels to Germany to test his skills at ski jumping. Fate leads him to Bronson Peary, a former ski jumper who now works as a snowplow driver. Impressed by Edwards' spirit and determination, Peary agrees to train the young underdog. Despite an entire nation counting him out, Eddie's never-say-die attitude takes him all the way to a historic and improbable showing at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta.

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Critics Consensus

Eddie the Eagle's amiable sweetness can't disguise its story's many inspirational clichés -- but for many viewers, it will be more than enough to make up for them.

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Lulu F

Everytime I watch this film, I feel uplifted and full of joy. As well as showing the true grit and determination of Mr Edwards, it also showed how normal, working class people are kept suppressed and stunned by the ruling elite class. Even now, in 2024, it's no different, if anything, much worse. It was truly amazing that Eddie the Eagle was able to climb above the baracades, and shine for a brief time. It may have been brief but everyone from my generation still remembers the headlines, and the news footage about him, from that time. It was such a momentous, and memorable thing. Eddie, and this film about him, has gone on to inspire millions of people, across the entire globe. Such a shame that he got robbed of his earnings after his success, which then prompted him to become qualified as a lawyer. What a truly amazing man he is! I'm so pleased this film was made, to keep inspiring future generations, who may themselves feel battered by a system that really doesn't care about them. Thank you, Eddie Edwards, for entertaining us, in so many ways, beating the establishment, if only briefly, and many congratulations for all the achievements you've had, in your most fascinating life. Thank you for being a hero, to so many.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/18/24

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louise a

A heartwarming movie, with great performances from Taron Egerton, and supporting actor Hugh Jackman. I wouldn't necessarily watch it a second time, but I did really enjoy it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/29/23

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Emilliano Jr S

Interesting, watchable sports biopic.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/21/23

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James W

A movie with an amazing amount of continuity and history flaws. Especially the Calgary scenes,that show mountains in the background of Olympic Park...so very bad...not a frame shot on CDN location...

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Adam S

Feel good sports movie. Egerton and Jackman carry it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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bob b

One of the most enjoyable movies I have seen for a long time,Taron very appealing and Hugh Jackmans most believable role,normally not a fan. Loved it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Dexter Fletcher

Director

Taron Egerton

Eddie Edwards

Hugh Jackman

Bronson Peary

Jo Hartley

Janette Edwards

Tom Costello

Eddie (10 years old)

Jack Costello

Eddie (15 years old)

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Alison Willmore

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The overkill indicates an awareness that none of these would-be messages ring true.

Nov 6, 2018

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Watching this eagle take to the sky still manages to be a cheery delight.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 15, 2016

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

Eddie the Eagle is one of those underdog sports stories we all love so much, with an excellent performance from the likeable, empathetic Hugh Jackman.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 2, 2016

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Brian Eggert

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Viewers of Eddie the Eagle will anticipate every beat, not that its approach prevents the movie from being effective. Sports movies have a formula for a reason - it's often successful.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 22, 2022

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Jennifer Merin

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Eddie is pure inspiration, and the portrayal of him as he grew up and into the sport is golden.

Sep 29, 2021

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Anne Brodie

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An inspiring true story brought to the screen, with a wonderful role for Hugh Jackman.

Sep 29, 2021

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Synopsis

Cut from the Olympic ski team, British athlete Michael "Eddie" Edwards travels to Germany to test his skills at ski jumping. Fate leads him to Bronson Peary, a former ski jumper who now works as a snowplow driver. Impressed by Edwards' spirit and determination, Peary agrees to train the young underdog. Despite an entire nation counting him out, Eddie's never-say-die attitude takes him all the way to a historic and improbable showing at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta.

Director: Dexter Fletcher
Executive Producer: Zygi Kamasa, Pierre Lagrange
Screenwriter: Sean Macaulay, Simon Kelton
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Matthew Vaughn, Saville Productions, Studio Babelsberg
Rating: PG-13 (Smoking|Partial Nudity|Some Suggestive Material)
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 26, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.8M
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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