However, Coach Murphy changes everything when he approaches things more militaristic.

Sports drama movies usually tend to be based on true stories.

Now thatHeart of Championsis streaming onNetflixand has become more popular, many wonder if this one is as well.

Heart of Champions movie, Michael Shannon

Is Heart of Champions a True Story?

Many inspiring sports dramas are based on true stories.

So, many will be shocked thatHeart of Championsisn’t one of those and is instead completely fictional.

Michael Shannon as Coach Murphy in Heart of Champions

However, that doesn’t mean some details weren’t inspired by real events, people, etc.

Speaking of Beeston University, it is important to note that it is not a real school.

In the film, it is described as an Ivy League school.

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Heart of Championswas filmed at LSU due to the school’s illustrious architecture.

Heart of Championsis streaming on Netflix.

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