Eddie the Eagle (2016)
Kernel Score: 79% · 2,249 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama, History, Adventure
Released: 2016-02-25
Runtime: 106 minutes
Is Eddie the Eagle worth watching?
Worth watching. Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good underdog sports movie about a British ski jumper who refused to quit. It follows the formula and it's easy to like, thanks to a sweet lead and a likeable coach.
Watch it if you
- love inspirational underdog stories
- enjoy feel-good sports films
- want something light and optimistic
Skip it if you
- want a gritty or accurate sports biopic
- dislike formulaic crowd-pleasers
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Eddie the Eagle
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Eddie the Eagle parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Eddie the Eagle is an inspiring, family-friendly PG-13 sports biopic about a determined British ski jumper.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Eddie the Eagle
If you liked Eddie the Eagle, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Cool Runnings (1993) — 78%: Another Winter Olympics underdog comedy with plenty of heart
- Rudy (1993) — 84%: Classic story of an overlooked dreamer who won't give up
- Togo (2019) — 91%: Uplifting true adventure about perseverance
- Arthur the King (2024) — 87%: Inspiring true story of determination and loyalty
- Big George Foreman (2023) — 86%: Comeback story driven by stubborn belief
- Young Woman and the Sea (2024) — 88%: True sports story of a woman beating the odds
Director
Cast
- Taron Egerton as Eddie Edwards
- Hugh Jackman as Bronson Peary
- Christopher Walken as Warren Sharp
- Ania Sowinski as Carrie
- Mads Sjøgård Pettersen as Erik Moberg
- Iris Berben as Petra
- Tom Costello as Eddie (10 years old)
- Jo Hartley as Janette
- Keith Allen as Terry
- Dickon Tolson as UK Doctor
Eddie the Eagle FAQ
Is Eddie the Eagle worth watching?
Worth watching. Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good underdog sports movie about a British ski jumper who refused to quit. It follows the formula and it's easy to like, thanks to a sweet lead and a likeable coach.
Where can I watch Eddie the Eagle?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Eddie the Eagle OK for kids?
Eddie the Eagle is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Eddie the Eagle is an inspiring, family-friendly PG-13 sports biopic about a determined British ski jumper.
What movies are like Eddie the Eagle?
If you liked Eddie the Eagle, try Cool Runnings, Rudy, Togo and Arthur the King.