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Coach Carter

Coach Carter

Drama · History · 2005

Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.

Movie details

Coach Carter

“It begins on the streets. It ends here.”

2005 Drama · History 2h 16m

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7.6 / 10

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Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Thomas Carter

Written by

Mark Schwahn · John Gatins

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Ken Carter

Rob Brown

Rob Brown

Kenyon Stone

Robert Ri'chard

Robert Ri'chard

Damien Carter

Rick Gonzalez

Rick Gonzalez

Timo Cruz

Nana Gbewonyo

Nana Gbewonyo

Junior Battle

Antwon Tanner

Antwon Tanner

Worm

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Jason Lyle

Court is in session

Put Coach Carter on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.