Eddie the Eagle

2016 PG-13 1h 45m Blu-ray / DVD

Eddie the Eagle

2016 PG-13 1h 45m Blu-ray / DVD
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Forever endearing himself to the British public, Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards becomes the first Englishman to compete in the Winter Olympics ski jump, relying on valor to make up for his lack of experience and bad eyesight.
Cast
Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Jo Hartley, Tim McInnerny, Daniel Ings, Ania Sowinski
Director
Dexter Fletcher
Format
Blu-ray• DVD
CC
No
CC
No
Rating
PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers. PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
age 12+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 12+

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Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good biopic set in the 1980s about the unlikeliest of Olympians, England's Eddie Edwards (Taron Egerton), who dreamed of representing his country at the Olympics all his life and stopped at nothing to achieve that goal. While more is suggested than shown, there are some innuendos and sexual references, and a pub owner propositions Eddie. In one scene, a group of naked ski jumpers takes a sauna together; their bare chests and legs are visible. Language isn't frequent but includes occasional use of "s--t," "arse," "bloody," "ass," and the like; there are also a couple of scenes in which athletes get injured and/or are hospitalized. Adults smoke and drink in pubs (one drinks so often that the movie seems to suggest he's an alcoholic). Ultimately the story is an inspiring one of determination, courage in the face of overwhelming odds, discipline, and the spirit of the Olympics.

Sexual Content

More is suggested than shown: Bronson encourages Eddie to think of his ski jumping as lovemaking, with an emphasis on making the same noise during his "release." A ski jumper makes a joke about how many women he can have. A pub owner propositions Eddie, who doesn't seem comfortable with her advances. In one scene, the Norwegian ski jump team is all naked and taking a sauna together; their bare chests and legs are visible. The lead ski jumper makes a joke that if he couldn't jump, he'd spend all his time having sex.

Violence

Some ski jumpers get injured during training and at the Olympics. Eddie winds up in the hospital after breaking some bones.

Language

Occasional use of words including "s--t," "git," "sod," "arse," "bloody," etc.

Social Behavior

Positive messages about how to reach your goals, making dreams come true through hard work and determination, and not allowing naysayers to get you down. Also shows how competitors help one another get better in their sport.

Consumerism

Burton, Fischer ski equipment.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Lots of drinking, particularly at pubs but also at home. Eddie refrains but is encouraged to do shots the night before the Olympics opening ceremony. Cigarette smoking. Bronson is a borderline alcoholic.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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