7.0
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Eddie the Eagle (2016)
Eddie the Eagle (2016)
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.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.0
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative of an underdog athlete achieving his dream through individual perseverance and self-belief is largely apolitical, balancing a critique of institutional elitism with a strong emphasis on personal responsibility and the universal spirit of sport.
The film features traditional casting that accurately reflects the historical figures and setting, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on an individual's journey of perseverance, framing traditional identities neutrally or positively without incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Eddie the Eagle' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on the true story of Eddie Edwards's pursuit of his Olympic dream, making the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements not applicable.
The film 'Eddie the Eagle' is a biographical sports drama centered on a British ski-jumper's Olympic aspirations. It does not feature any transsexual characters or explore related themes, thus receiving an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The film "Eddie the Eagle" is a biographical sports drama focused on ski jumping. It does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. There are no combat scenes involving female characters in the film.
The film is a biopic about real-life ski jumper Eddie Edwards. All historical figures depicted maintain their documented gender. Fictional characters created for the film do not have a prior canonical gender to be swapped from.
The film is a biopic based on the real-life British ski-jumper Michael "Eddie" Edwards, who is white. The character is portrayed by a white actor. Other significant characters are either original creations for the film or also portrayed by actors matching their historical or intended race, thus no race swaps occur.
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7.3
7.2
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8.2
5.4
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