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Eddie the Eagle (2016)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Dexter Fletcher
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    Eddie Edwards Taron Egerton
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    Bronson Peary Hugh Jackman
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    Warren Sharp Christopher Walken
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    Carrie Ania Sowinski
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    Erik Moberg Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
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    Petra Iris Berben
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    BBC Commentator Jim Broadbent
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    Janette Jo Hartley

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  • olympic games
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  • ski jump
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  • britain
  • snow skiing
  • 1980s
  • dedication
  • inspirational
  • adoring
  • joyful