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Heart of Champions

Play trailer 2:18 Poster for Heart of Champions PG-13 Released Oct 29, 2021 2h 0m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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After finishing last in the national championship, a college rowing team descends into turmoil and constant infighting between team leaders Alex (Alexander Ludwig), Chris (Charles Melton), and John (Alex MacNicoll). A tough Army veteran, Coach Murphy (Michael Shannon), arrives at the start of the new season to transform the status quo and unlock their true potential. Using his experience and unconventional methods to help them overcome petty rivalries and personal challenges, Coach Murphy must inspire these young men to learn what it takes to be a team before they can be champions.
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Joe Leydon Variety "Heart of Champions" clocks in at 120 minutes, a long slog during which the passage of time and the accumulation of clichés are constantly felt. Oct 29, 2021 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com those seeking a dose of gritty uplift could do far worse Rated: 3/5 Feb 8, 2022 Full Review Marie Asner Phantom Tollbooth Michael Shannon does a good job as a coach who has seen better times and is trying his best to regain himself. Rated: 3/5 Dec 3, 2021 Full Review Joel Fisher Battle Royale With Cheese Heart of Champions is a sports movie directed by Michael Mailer and executive produced by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. Nov 22, 2021 Full Review Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review In the realm of sports movies, Heart of Champions is a bit of a stinker... Rated: 2/4 Nov 14, 2021 Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue The sequences on the water are exciting, although outside the boat, the film relies on melodramatic contrivances rather than character depth. Nov 12, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Old guy I'll never get tired of watching boats on water. Wish it was more a documentary than melodrama but this is still a good movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/17/21 Full Review Ex rower Definitely gets you into the boat race! just the sound of the oars got my heart going. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/16/21 Full Review ford a acting really good an love the rowing races...never seen it before Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/12/21 Full Review SC classic sports movie with a twist Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/11/21 Full Review Review I quite enjoyed this sports movie. Yes, it has familiar elements like most sports movies. But it covers a new sport in a different way. The acting is excellent. Everyone notes Michael Shannon and he is truly outstanding here. I was very invested by the end of the movie. Well done! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/09/21 Full Review will good flick for military veterans Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/08/21 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After finishing last in the national championship, a college rowing team descends into turmoil and constant infighting between team leaders Alex (Alexander Ludwig), Chris (Charles Melton), and John (Alex MacNicoll). A tough Army veteran, Coach Murphy (Michael Shannon), arrives at the start of the new season to transform the status quo and unlock their true potential. Using his experience and unconventional methods to help them overcome petty rivalries and personal challenges, Coach Murphy must inspire these young men to learn what it takes to be a team before they can be champions.
Director
Michael Mailer
Producer
Robert Ogden Barnum, Frank Buchs, Daniel Davila, Lucas Jarach, Michael Shannon, Byron Wetzel, Vojin Gjaja
Screenwriter
Vojin Gjaja
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
Green Light Pictures, Divisadero Pictures, Construction Film
Rating
PG-13 (Some Violence|Partial Nudity|Brief Strong Language|Suggestive Material)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 29, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 19, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$37.0K
Runtime
2h 0m
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