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Eddie the Eagle

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2016 | 106 min | Drama, History

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.2 out of 10), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Chariots of Fire or Rudy, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $46 million worldwide on a $23 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 197K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dexter Fletcher

  • Taron EgertonEddie Edwards
  • Hugh JackmanBronson Peary
  • Christopher WalkenWarren Sharp
  • Ania SowinskiCarrie
  • Mads Sjøgård PettersenErik Moberg
  • Iris BerbenPetra
  • Tom CostelloEddie (10 years old)
  • Jo HartleyJanette
  • Keith AllenTerry
  • Dickon TolsonUK Doctor