Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning boxing drama about a gruff trainer and a determined fighter is set in a scrappy Los Angeles gym – filming across the city, with the big fights staged in Las Vegas.
Where was Million Dollar Baby filmed?
Million Dollar Baby was filmed across Los Angeles – a Hollywood gym and the city – with fights in Las Vegas.
Every Million Dollar Baby location, explained
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The Hit Pit gym – Los Angeles
Frankie’s boxing gym used a location in Los Angeles, around Hollywood.
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The church – Venice
Frankie’s church scenes used Venice, Los Angeles.
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The city
Maggie’s world used the streets of Los Angeles.
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The fights – Las Vegas
The boxing matches were staged in Las Vegas.
Planning a visit
Los Angeles – the film’s gritty gym-and-streets world – is the real, accessible backdrop to the drama.
Million Dollar Baby Fun Facts
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Filmed in LA The boxing drama used Los Angeles, with fights staged in Las Vegas.
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Four Oscars The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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Eastwood directs and stars Clint Eastwood directed and played the trainer Frankie.
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Swank's second Oscar Hilary Swank won her second Best Actress award for the film.
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A gut-punch turn The film takes a devastating turn in its final act.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Million Dollar Baby filmed?
Across Los Angeles – a Hollywood gym and the city – with fights in Las Vegas.
Is it set in Los Angeles?
Yes – in a scrappy LA boxing gym.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Los Angeles area is accessible.
Who directed Million Dollar Baby?
Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in it?
Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman.
