Even when Michael Edwards was a small boy, he had huge ambition. Whenever the Olympics were on the TV Eddie would gleefully watch and admire the athletes and their abilities, it was the catalyst that drove Eddie to become a household name.
Though he was a strong skier, Eddie had zero knowledge or ability when it came to Ski jump, but the lack of competition was his in. Eddie decided that he too was going to become an Olympic athlete, HE would appear and represent his country at the winter games.
With no sponsors and everything working against him, Eddie begins training. Accident after accident, bad run after bad run - Eddie tirelessly continues with his quest to somehow reach his goal. Whatever the outcome of Eddie's journey, he's sure to change the sport and the winter Olympics forever.
Eddie The Eagle is directed by Dexter Fletcher and stars Taron Egerton & Hugh Jackman in the lead roles.
Starring: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen, Jo Hartley, Mark Benton, Lasco Atkins, Rune Temte, Edvin Endre, Daniel Ings, Anastasia Harrold, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Ania Sowinski, Tony Paul West, Daniel Westwood, Marc Benjamin