“Eddie the Eagle,” directed by Dexter Fletcher, is a family-friendly film based on the true story of ski jump Olympian Michael “Eddie” Edwards.

Eddie, played by Taron Egerton, is a dedicated and passionate ski jumper with origins as the son of a humble plasterer. As a child, Eddie’s dream was to compete in the Olympics for England. However, he experienced knee complications which prevented him from ever dreaming of competing in the Summer Olympics.

After discovering alpine skiing, Eddie decided to compete in the Winter Olympics as a ski jumper. He moved to Germany to study at an Olympic grade ski jump hill where he was coached by snowplow driver, chronic drunk and former U.S. ski jump Olympian, Bronson Peary, played by Hugh Jackman.

Under Peary’s guidance, Eddie competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada, where he earned his nickname, Eddie the Eagle because of his victory dance, which resembles the flapping of an eagle’s wings.

Eddie did not excel in ski jumping, jumping distances far smaller than those of other Olympians, but he had unwavering spunk and dedication to the sport.

The film’s features several hits of the ‘80s, including “You Make My Dreams” by Hall and Oates.

Rated PG-13 and running at 1 hour and 45 minutes, “Eddie the Eagle” is an inspirational film about the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity and will warm the hearts of all.