Eddie Edwards, a young British underdog with a persistent aspiration, dreams of becoming an Olympian despite a lack of athletic prowess and financial support. From an early age, he repeatedly attempts various sports, failing to achieve any notable success but refusing to abandon his Olympic ambitions. Eddie is particularly drawn to the glamor and danger of ski jumping, a sport Britain has not competed in for decades. Undeterred by his country’s lack of participation and his own inexperience, Eddie remains steadfast in his goal, embracing a do-it-yourself attitude towards training and practice. His tenacity leads him to find a loophole that could allow him to qualify for the Winter Olympics, provided he can make a successful jump at an official event.

Finding himself under-equipped and untrained, Eddie travels to a winter sports facility in Germany to train among professional ski jumpers. There, he encounters a former American ski jumper turned snowplow driver, who has turned his back on the sport following a disastrous end to his own career. Despite an initial reluctance to get involved, the former jumper sees potential in Eddie's fearless, if reckless, dedication to ski jumping. He begrudgingly takes on the role of Eddie's coach, forging an unlikely partnership. Together, they face a series of comedic and heartwarming misadventures as Eddie's unorthodox methods and unwavering spirit confront the elite world of Olympic sports with the hope of making it to the winter games.