Eddie Hall doesn’t just lift weights—he lifts 1,102 pounds, nearly blacks out, and still has room for 10,000 calories at breakfast.
This is the story of a man who pushed his body to the brink to become the World’s Strongest Man.
It’s like “Rocky” meets “Pumping Iron”.
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“Eddie – Strongman” was available on Netflix for awhile but it’s gone now.
I don’t see it streamning anywhere but you can check back in at https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/eddie-strongman
The closest thing I see to it is this video here:
Ratings:
- My Rating: 90/100
- IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: na
Release Release Date: December 31, 2015
My Review of “Eddie – Strongman”
The Setup
“Eddie – Strongman” is a 98-minute documentary directed by Matt Bell, following Eddie Hall, the British strongman who went from a small-town mechanic to one of the most dominant forces in strength sports.
Bell captures Hall’s relentless pursuit of becoming the World’s Strongest Man, documenting the blood, sweat, and sheer insanity required to compete at the highest level.
At the time of filming, Eddie was already a record-breaking deadlifter but had yet to achieve his ultimate goal—winning the World’s Strongest Man competition, a feat that no Brit had done since 1993.
The doc showcases Eddie’s single-minded obsession, his grueling training regimen, and the toll it takes on his body, family, and mental health.
You Can’t Make This Sh*t Up
- Eddie Hall eats over 10,000 calories per day to fuel his training. That’s the equivalent of about 18 Big Macs a day.
- His training includes lifting over 400 kg (880 lbs) regularly—weights that would crush most humans instantly.
- orld’s Strongest Man title will likely take years off his life, yet he refuses to stop.
More Highlights from the Doc
- Eddie’s early life as a competitive swimmer—he was a national-level swimmer before transitioning to strongman.
- He set the world record for the heaviest deadlift ever at 500 kg (1,102 lbs) in 2016 (after the documentary wrapped). Hall was so physically wrecked afterward that he temporarily went blind and passed out.
- At one point, Eddie is so sleep-deprived and exhausted that he has to use a CPAP machine just to breathe properly at night because of the sheer mass of his body crushing his airway.
- He admits that pursuing the W
- The mental side of the sport: Eddie hallucinates, experiences blackouts, and battles severe anxiety, all in the name of lifting heavier than anyone else on Earth.
- His sheer charisma—Hall isn’t just an elite athlete, he’s a natural entertainer, cracking jokes and talking trash in a way that makes him a fan favorite.
- The sacrifices his family makes: His wife and kids barely see him as he dedicates himself fully to training.
- Behind-the-scenes struggles—Eddie fights injuries, doubters, and his own body breaking down as he chases his dream.
Cameos
- Arnold Schwarzenegger appears briefly, praising Eddie for pushing human limits.
- Several of Eddie’s strongman rivals and legends in the sport, including Hafthor Bjornsson (aka The Mountain from Game of Thrones) and Brian Shaw, give their perspectives on Eddie’s rise.
Lesser-Known Details from the Doc
- Eddie’s massive diet isn’t just about eating—he has to force-feed himself constantly to maintain his body weight. He describes eating as more painful than training.
- Before turning pro, Eddie worked as a mechanic, waking up at 5 AM, working all day, then training for hours in the gym at night.
- His training includes throwing washing machines and lifting cars, not just barbells.
- The documentary shows just how little prize money strongmen make—despite being among the world’s strongest humans, Eddie has to fund his own training and competitions through sponsorships and appearances.
- One of his biggest motivations? Proving everyone wrong, especially those who doubted his ability to make it to the top.
Wrap Up
“Eddie – Strongman” is about obsession, sacrifice, and the limits of the human body.
Whether you’re a gym rat or have never touched a barbell in your life, this doc is fascinating, inspiring, and at times, downright terrifying.
Thanks for reading!
Rob Kelly, Chief Maniac, Daily Doc