Eddie the Eagle vs Return of the Hero
Eddie the Eagle has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 6.3/10 for Return of the Hero). Return of the Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 46m. Eddie the Eagle is the older of the two (2016 against 2018). Both are comedy, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Eddie the Eagle
Return of the Hero| Eddie the Eagle | Return of the Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Length | 1h 46m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, History | Comedy, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dexter Fletcher | Laurent Tirard |
| Main cast | Mark Benton, Tim McInnerny, Christopher Walken, Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman | Mélanie Laurent, Noémie Merlant, Evelyne Buyle, Jean Dujardin, Féodor Atkine |
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.
Return of the Hero
France, 1809. Captain Neuville is called to the front, leaving his future bride heartbroken. Her sister decides to write letters on his behalf to cheer her up.
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