Eddie the Eagle backdrop

Eddie the Eagle 2016 Directed by Dexter Fletcher

Win or lose, always aim high.

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.

Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , German , Norwegian
Gneres Adventure , Comedy , Drama , History
Production Companies Marv , Saville Productions
Budget $23,000,000
Revenue $46,152,411
Release Date 25 February 2016
106 mins
Cast
Taron Egerton Eddie Edwards
Hugh Jackman Bronson Peary
Christopher Walken Warren Sharp
Tom Costello Eddie (10 years old)
Jo Hartley Janette
Dickon Tolson UK Doctor
Jack Costello Eddie (15 years old)
Mark Benton Richmond the BOA Official
Tim McInnerny Dustin Target
Edvin Endre Matti Nykänen
Marc Benjamin Lars Holbin
Rune Temte Bjørn the Norwegian Coach
Carlton Bunce Old Jumper
Joachim Raaf Oberstdorf Jumping Marshal
Sean Jackson Outfitter
Jim Broadbent BBC Commentator
Matt Rippy US Anchorman
Matthew Brandon Canadian Ski Jumper (uncredited)
Jozef Aoki Calgary Press (uncredited)
Anthony Chisholm Photograper (uncredited)
Aria DeMaris Skiier (uncredited)
Jessica Allain British Olympian (uncredited)
Daz Black Bus Passenger (uncredited)