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Coach Carter (2005)

โ€œIt begins on the streets. It ends here.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 3,353 votes 2h 16m pg-13 DramaHistory

#10 of 184 films from 2005 #606 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Thomas Carter ยท Written by Mark Schwahn, John Gatins

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Overview

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.

Cast

Samuel L. Jacksonas Ken Carter
Rob Brownas Kenyon Stone
Robert Ri'chardas Damien Carter
Rick Gonzalezas Timo Cruz
Nana Gbewonyoas Junior Battle
Antwon Tanneras Worm
Channing Tatumas Jason Lyle
Ashantias Kyra
Texas Battleas Maddux
Lacey Beemanas Susan
Octavia Spenceras Mrs. Battle
Allison Kyleras Dancer
Cindy Chiuas Bay Hill Cheerleader
Adrienne Bailon-Houghtonas Dominique

Facts

Release dateJanuary 14, 2005
Runtime136 min (2h 16m) โ€” longer as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$76,669,554 (2.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0393162

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Questions

How long is Coach Carter?
Coach Carter runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Is Coach Carter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 3,353 votes, which places it #10 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 95%) and #606 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Coach Carter?
Coach Carter was directed by Thomas Carter. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009), Save the Last Dance (2001), Metro (1997).
Who stars in Coach Carter?
Samuel L. Jackson as Ken Carter; Rob Brown as Kenyon Stone; Robert Ri'chard as Damien Carter; Rick Gonzalez as Timo Cruz; Nana Gbewonyo as Junior Battle; Antwon Tanner as Worm.
What is Coach Carter rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Coach Carter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16939.

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