Hugh Jackman’s brilliant British “triumph” that’s a “solid gold winner” is now streaming on the BBC

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You can currently watch a fantastic sports movie featuring Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman for free in the UK.

Directed by Dexter Fletcher, Eddie the Eagle tells the inspiring true story of Michael Edwards, a British skier who made history in 1988 as Great Britain’s first Olympic ski jumper in 60 years.

Taron Egerton, known for his role in Kingsman, plays Edwards in the film. Hugh Jackman portrays Bronson Peary, an American ex-ski jumper who coaches Edwards.

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Okay, so the movie’s already got some amazing actors, but they’ve also added Christopher Walken, Iris Berben, and Jim Broadbent to the mix! Seriously, the cast is incredible.

I was so excited when I heard about Eddie the Eagle! It first showed at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016, and everyone – both the critics and regular movie fans like me – absolutely loved it.

Okay, so I just checked, and Eddie the Eagle has an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes! Critics seem to think it’s a pretty feel-good movie, even if the story itself isn’t exactly original. They said it relies a lot on familiar inspirational tropes, but honestly, a lot of us will probably be totally okay with that – it’s just a fun, uplifting story!

Both Empire and RadioTimes praised the movie, with Empire calling it a guaranteed success and RadioTimes describing it as a heartwarming and enjoyable film that audiences will love.

The Austin Chronicle said that Eddie the Eagle, even with its flaws, is a heartwarming film that audiences will enjoy.

According to Vulture, the documentary Eddie the Eagle walks a fine line – it both makes fun of and celebrates its subject, and surprisingly, this approach is largely successful.

MovieFreak.com described the film as a “cheery delight.” The Irish Times noted that Dexter Fletcher confidently and deliberately aimed for maximum emotional impact, and succeeded.

I recently read a review in the Globe and Mail that really hit the nail on the head. They said this isn’t your typical sports movie – it doesn’t focus on winning, but just on the joy of playing. And that’s what makes it so charming and funny! It’s a really fresh take on the sports biopic, and honestly, it’s what makes the movie stand out.

Eddie the Eagle is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

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2026-01-08 13:49