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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.3/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 82% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 54/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.2/102,383 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 71 | 100% |
Key crew
- Sean MacaulayScreenplay
- Dexter FletcherDirector
- Simon KeltonScreenplay
- Matthew MargesonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- 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
- Jack CostelloEddie (15 years old)
- Mark BentonRichmond the BOA Official
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Themes
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