Eddie the Eagle vs The Lucky Ones
Eddie the Eagle has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 6.4/10 for The Lucky Ones). Eddie the Eagle is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 1h 53m. The Lucky Ones is the older of the two (2008 against 2016). Both are comedy, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Eddie the Eagle
The Lucky Ones| Eddie the Eagle | The Lucky Ones | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 6.4/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Length | 1h 46m | 1h 53m |
| Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, History | Comedy, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dexter Fletcher | Neil Burger |
| Main cast | Mark Benton, Tim McInnerny, Christopher Walken, Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman | Molly Hagan, Kerry Bishé, Tim Robbins, Katherine LaNasa, John Heard |
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.
The Lucky Ones
The story revolves around three soldiers — Colee, T.K. and Cheaver — who return from the Iraq War after suffering injuries and learn that life has moved on without them. They end up on an unexpected road trip across the U.S.
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