Eddie (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1996, Eddie is an action and comedy film directed by Steve Rash, running about 100 minutes. “The newest coach in the NBA has got the Knicks right where she wants them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eddie is a New York limo driver and a fanatical follower of the New York Knicks professional basketball team. The team is struggling with a mediocre record when, in mid-season, "Wild Bill" Burgess, the new owner, as a public relations gimmick, stages an 'honorary coach' contest, which Eddie wins. The fans love it, so "Wild Bill" fires the coach and hires her. She takes the bunch of overpaid prima
Who’s in it. Eddie stars Whoopi Goldberg as Eddie Franklin, Frank Langella as Wild Bill Burgess, Dennis Farina as John Bailey and Richard Jenkins as Carl Zimmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Eddie has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $31.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eddie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eddie tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eddie (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eddie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eddie worth watching?
- Eddie holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eddie?
- Eddie stars Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, Dennis Farina, Richard Jenkins and Lisa Ann Walter.
- When was Eddie released?
- Eddie was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.