Eddie the Eagle (
2016) | IMDb:
7.3
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.
Starring:
Taron Egerton
,
Hugh Jackman
,
Christopher Walken
,
Ania Sowinski
,
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
,
Iris Berben
Directed by:
Dexter Fletcher
The Young Victoria (
2009) | IMDb:
7.2
As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.
Starring:
Emily Blunt
,
Rupert Friend
,
Paul Bettany
,
Miranda Richardson
,
Jim Broadbent
,
Thomas Kretschmann
Directed by:
Jean-Marc Vallée
This Is England (
2007) | IMDb:
7.7
A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.
Starring:
Thomas Turgoose
,
Stephen Graham
,
Jo Hartley
,
Andrew Shim
,
Vicky McClure
,
Joseph Gilgun