

Coach Carter
“It begins on the streets. It ends here.”
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.
Where to watch Coach Carter in United States
Click a service to open Coach Carter there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is Coach Carter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Wonder Project Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , Paramount Plus, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Mercado Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Coach Carter
Coach Carter is a 2005 English-language drama and history film directed by Thomas Carter. The cast is led by Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown, Robert Ri'chard. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 3300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla.
Coach Carter was produced by Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, and Tollin/Robbins Productions and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on January 14, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $77 million worldwide.
- Director
- Thomas Carter
- Writers
- Mark Schwahn, John Gatins
- Release date
- January 14, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $77 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Tollin/Robbins Productions
Coach Carter cast & crew
Coach Carter was directed by Thomas Carter and written by Mark Schwahn and John Gatins.
The cast features 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, and Antwon Tanner as Worm.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Rabin, cinematography is by Sharone Meir, and it was produced by Thomas Carter and Van Toffler.
Is Coach Carter worth watching?
Coach Carter holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 3,303 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Coach Carter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Coach Carter
In United States, you can stream Coach Carter on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Coach Carter

Samuel L. Jackson
Ken Carter

Rob Brown
Kenyon Stone

Robert Ri'chard
Damien Carter

Rick Gonzalez
Timo Cruz

Nana Gbewonyo
Junior Battle

Antwon Tanner
Worm

Channing Tatum
Jason Lyle

Ashanti
Kyra

Texas Battle
Maddux

Denise Dowse
Principal Garrison

Debbi Morgan
Tonya

Mel Winkler
Coach White
Coach Carter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Coach Carter in United States?
Coach Carter is streaming on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Coach Carter on Wonder Project Amazon Channel?
Yes — Coach Carter is currently available on Wonder Project Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Coach Carter in?
Coach Carter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Coach Carter?
Coach Carter runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
▸What is Coach Carter rated?
Coach Carter is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 3,303 ratings.











