Release Date
February 26, 2016
DVD Release Date
June 14, 2016 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
105 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for some suggestive material, partial nudity and smoking
Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), 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 (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Most people look at Olympic ski jumps and say “no f**king way.” And then there was Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards, who only saw opportunity. Eddie the Eagle is a comedic drama about the young man’s rise to fame. Full movie review »