Eddie the Eagle
“Win or lose, always aim high.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Eddie the Eagle | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-17
Top Cast
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Taron Egerton
Eddie Edwards
Hugh Jackman
Bronson Peary
Christopher Walken
Warren Sharp
Ania Sowinski
Carrie
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
Erik Moberg
Iris Berben
Petra
Tom Costello
Eddie (10 years old)
Jo Hartley
Janette
Keith Allen
Terry
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Butt-Numb-A-Thon Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 26, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 14, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.01x
+$23.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dexter Fletcher
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Kelton, Sean Macaulay
- Original Score
- Matthew Margeson
- Original Title
- Eddie the Eagle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46.2M
- Production Studios
- Marv, Saville Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dexter Fletcher
Simon Kelton, Sean Macaulay
Matthew Margeson
George Richmond
Martin Walsh
Zygi Kamasa, Pierre Lagrange, Stephen Marks, Peter Morton, Claudia Schiffer
Department Leadership Roster
George Richmond
Director of Photography
Dexter Fletcher
Director
Simon Kelton
Screenplay
Sean Macaulay
Screenplay
Rupert Maconick
Producer
Matthew Vaughn
Producer
David Reid
Producer
Adam Bohling
Producer
Valerie Van Galder
Producer
Mike Gunn
Production Design
Martin Walsh
Editor
Annie Hardinge
Costume Design
Matthew Margeson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eddie the Eagle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eddie the Eagle about?
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.
Who directed Eddie the Eagle?
Eddie the Eagle was directed by Dexter Fletcher.
Who stars in Eddie the Eagle?
The principal cast of Eddie the Eagle includes Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Ania Sowinski, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen.
When was Eddie the Eagle released and how long is it?
Eddie the Eagle was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Eddie the Eagle?
Eddie the Eagle had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $46.2M at the worldwide box office (2.01 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Eddie the Eagle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eddie the Eagle was composed by Matthew Margeson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eddie the Eagle?
Eddie the Eagle holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).