Former Olympic ski jumper Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards, from Britain, celebrates at the end of a ride from the 90 meter ski jump tower jump to commemorate the 20th anniversary start of the 1988 ...

In this week’s new releases, “Eddie the Eagle” tells the story of Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Egerton), the first British athlete to compete in the Olympic ski-jump competition.

I remember Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards. In 1988, he was an absolute sensation, and his quest to participate in the Olympic Winter Games captivated the world. He was the perfect underdog.

He currently has the title role in “Eddie the Eagle,” playing an underdog with coke-bottle glasses, a hangdog demeanor and a whole lotta heart. It’s a far cry from his star turn as a street ...

Feel-good drama inspired by the life of Michael 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards. A young 'Eddie' spots a sport that Team GB has ignored, and risks life, limb and dignity to fulfil his Olympic ambition.

The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics. Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but ...