Movie

Eddie the Eagle

2016 · 106 min

A warm, rousing underdog story that makes you cheer for the lovable misfit and believe in impossible dreams.

Tagline: Win or lose, always aim high.
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.
How it feels: Uplifting, warm, earnest and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Ambition, identity, found family, friendship
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: upliftingstrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
identity
found family
friendship
redemption
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none