Comedy / Drama / History / Adventure /

Score: 71.6%( 2167 votes )

Overview: 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.

Cast:

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

Sean Jackson
Outfitter

Daniel Ings
Zach

Jim Broadbent
BBC Commentator

Matt Rippy
US Anchorman

Graham Fletcher-Cook
Appleby

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)