Eddie(1996)
The newest coach in the NBA has got the Knicks right where she wants them.
Eddie Synopsis
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
Eddie (1996) is a action and comedy film directed by Steve Rash, released on May 31, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, Dennis Farina and Richard Jenkins. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 183 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Rash
- Writers:
- David Loucka, Jon Connolly, Keith Mitchell
- Producers:
- Mark Burg, David Permut
- Cinematographer:
- Victor J. Kemper
- Composer:
- Stanley Clarke
- Production:
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Island Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $31,387,164
- Status:
- Released
Eddie (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Eddie before you stream it.
Eddie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Whoopi Goldberg
as Eddie Franklin
Frank Langella
as Wild Bill Burgess
Dennis Farina
as John Bailey
Richard Jenkins
as Carl Zimmer
Lisa Ann Walter
as Claudine
John Benjamin Hickey
as Joe Nader
- Troy Byer
Troy Byer
as Beth Hastings
John Salley
as Nate Wilson
Rick Fox
as Terry Hastings
- Malik Sealy
Malik Sealy
as Stacy Patton
John Starks
as Pickup Player
- Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
as Darren "Preacher" Taylor
Key crew
Directed by Steve Rash, written by David Loucka, Jon Connolly and Keith Mitchell, produced by Mark Burg and David Permut.
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Eddie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 183 ratings.
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Eddie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Eddie online?
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Eddie (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Eddie?
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The main cast of Eddie (1996) includes Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, Dennis Farina, Richard Jenkins and Lisa Ann Walter. The film was directed by Steve Rash. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Eddie released?
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Eddie was released on May 31, 1996 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Eddie worth watching?
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Eddie (1996) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 183 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Eddie?
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Yes. The official Eddie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.