Eddie the Eagle vs Magellan
Eddie the Eagle has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 5.6/10 for Magellan). Eddie the Eagle is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 2h 44m. Eddie the Eagle is the older of the two (2016 against 2025). Both are adventure, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Eddie the Eagle
Magellan| Eddie the Eagle | Magellan | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 5.6/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 46m | 2h 44m |
| Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, History | Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dexter Fletcher | Lav Diaz |
| Main cast | Mark Benton, Tim McInnerny, Christopher Walken, Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman | Gael García Bernal, Valdemar Santos, Brontis Jodorowsky, Dario Yazbek Bernal, Ronnie Lazaro |
Synopsis
Eddie the Eagle
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.
Magellan
In the 16th century, young and ambitious Portuguese navigator Fernão de Magalhães rebels against the power of King Manuel I, who doesn't support his dream of discovering the world. He persuades the Spanish Crown to fund his bold expedition to the fabled lands of the East. The voyage is exhausting beyond expectations, with hunger and mutiny pushing the crew to their limits. Upon reaching the islands of the Malayan Archipelago, Magalhães' mind…
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