Eddie the Eagle (2016)
Release Date
2016-02-25
Rating
7
Duration
106 min
Countries
Keywords
underdog sports olympic games mountain ski jump biography based on true story britain snow skiing 1980s dedication inspirational adoring joyful
Qualities
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.
