Eddie the Eagle
"Win or lose, always aim high."
Originally released in 2016. Eddie the Eagle is a comedy/drama film. directed by Dexter Fletcher.
Starring Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, and Christopher Walken
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (2,224 votes)
Budget
$23M
Production budget
Box Office
$46.2M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $23,000,000
- Revenue
- $46,152,411
Production Companies
- Marv
- Saville Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eddie the Eagle about?
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 o...
Who directed Eddie the Eagle?
Eddie the Eagle was directed by Dexter Fletcher.
How long is Eddie the Eagle?
Eddie the Eagle has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Eddie the Eagle released?
Eddie the Eagle was released on February 25, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eddie the Eagle?
The main cast of Eddie the Eagle includes Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Ania Sowinski, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen.
Is Eddie the Eagle worth watching?
Eddie the Eagle has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 2,224 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.